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Latinos Hit Hardest as Inside Safe LA Homeless Program Falters Latinos Hit Hardest as Inside Safe LA Homeless Program Falters
Homelessness April 6, 2026

Latinos Hit Hardest as Inside Safe LA Homeless Program Falters

Los Angeles homelessness Inside Safe program reveals deep gaps between temporary shelter ... more

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Soto-Martínez’s Fast Food Worker Protections Head to Final Vote After Two-Year Fight Soto-Martínez’s Fast Food Worker Protections Head to Final Vote After Two-Year Fight
LA Politics August 9, 2026

Soto-Martínez’s Fast Food Worker Protections Head to Final Vote After Two-Year Fight

A proposed expansion of Los Angeles' Fair Work Week rules could cover ... more

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LA County Approves $843 Million Homelessness Budget—With Deep Cuts That Alarm Advocates LA County Approves $843 Million Homelessness Budget—With Deep Cuts That Alarm Advocates
LA Politics February 5, 2026

LA County Approves $843 Million Homelessness Budget—With Deep Cuts That Alarm Advocates

Supervisors cite a $303 million shortfall as advocates warn reduced outreach and ... more

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Why California’s 2026 Debates Feel Harder to Watch and Offer Less Substance Why California’s 2026 Debates Feel Harder to Watch and Offer Less Substance
Politics May 7, 2026

Why California’s 2026 Debates Feel Harder to Watch and Offer Less Substance

From the governor’s race to Los Angeles mayoral politics, attack-heavy performances and ... more

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California’s New $3,500 EV Rebate Could Help Buyers. But For Many Latino Families, Cost Isn’t the Only Barrier California’s New $3,500 EV Rebate Could Help Buyers. But For Many Latino Families, Cost Isn’t the Only Barrier
Politics July 3, 2026

California’s New $3,500 EV Rebate Could Help Buyers. But For Many Latino Families, Cost Isn’t the Only Barrier

The state's new incentive replaces the eliminated federal tax credit, but affordability, ... more

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The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central
LA Politics August 23, 2026

The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central

Los Angeles City Council District 9 generates redevelopment-era tax revenue, but state ... more

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Most Latino Voters Support Voter ID, Polls Show — But the Debate Is More Complex Most Latino Voters Support Voter ID, Polls Show — But the Debate Is More Complex
Politics March 3, 2026

Most Latino Voters Support Voter ID, Polls Show — But the Debate Is More Complex

New polling from leading research organizations shows overwhelming Latino support for voter ... more

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Which LA Mayoral Candidates Are Actually Addressing Latino Voters’ Top Concerns? Which LA Mayoral Candidates Are Actually Addressing Latino Voters’ Top Concerns?
Politics May 27, 2026

Which LA Mayoral Candidates Are Actually Addressing Latino Voters’ Top Concerns?

As inflation, housing costs, immigration fears, and healthcare access dominate Latino voter ... more

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California Proposition 43 Explained: Why Some Local Taxes Would Need More Votes to Pass California Proposition 43 Explained: Why Some Local Taxes Would Need More Votes to Pass
2026 Proposition September 8, 2026

California Proposition 43 Explained: Why Some Local Taxes Would Need More Votes to Pass

California Proposition 43 would not directly raise or lower your tax bill. ... more

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L.A. Business Elites Back Bass—But Is Nithya Raman Too Progressive for Them? L.A. Business Elites Back Bass—But Is Nithya Raman Too Progressive for Them?
LA Politics April 8, 2026

L.A. Business Elites Back Bass—But Is Nithya Raman Too Progressive for Them?

Los Angeles business groups Karen Bass endorsement highlights a growing political alignment ... more

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Can South Los Angeles Become the Most Influential Latino Political Region in Los Angeles? Can South Los Angeles Become the Most Influential Latino Political Region in Los Angeles?
Nov. 2026 Elections August 10, 2026

Can South Los Angeles Become the Most Influential Latino Political Region in Los Angeles?

District 9's historic 2026 election could be the beginning of something larger: ... more

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Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A. Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A.
LA Politics February 8, 2026

Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A.

  Officials backed by the Democratic Socialists of America—an organization that has also ... more

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Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles
LA Politics July 5, 2026

Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles

The proposal would have expanded voting eligibility in certain Los Angeles local ... more

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2026 California Proposition 39 Explained: What Would Change When You Vote? 2026 California Proposition 39 Explained: What Would Change When You Vote?
2026 Proposition August 25, 2026

2026 California Proposition 39 Explained: What Would Change When You Vote?

Proposition 39 would add new identification and citizenship-verification requirements to California elections. ... more

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