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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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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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Keeping It in the Family: Karen Bass’s Brother Sues City Over Palisades Fires Keeping It in the Family: Karen Bass’s Brother Sues City Over Palisades Fires
LA June 11, 2026

Keeping It in the Family: Karen Bass’s Brother Sues City Over Palisades Fires

While Karen Bass isn't the city of Los Angeles itself, she does ... more

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Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis
LA Politics May 31, 2026

Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis

A new quality-of-life survey reveals growing frustration over housing costs, public safety, ... more

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Is California Over Regulated? The Question Driving California Politics in 2026 Is California Over Regulated? The Question Driving California Politics in 2026
Politics June 22, 2026

Is California Over Regulated? The Question Driving California Politics in 2026

Republicans, YIMBY Democrats, and traditional progressives all agree California has an affordability ... 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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Housing Discrimination in California Disproportionately Affects Historically Marginalized Communities Housing Discrimination in California Disproportionately Affects Historically Marginalized Communities
Housing March 31, 2026

Housing Discrimination in California Disproportionately Affects Historically Marginalized Communities

Housing discrimination in California is exposing deep racial and economic disparities, with ... more

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Hilton, Swalwell, Bianco Top Recent Poll in California Governor Contest Hilton, Swalwell, Bianco Top Recent Poll in California Governor Contest
California February 18, 2026

Hilton, Swalwell, Bianco Top Recent Poll in California Governor Contest

The latest California governor race poll shows a fragmented electorate, rising Republican ... more

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Eunisses Hernandez Nears Reelection After Strong Primary Showing in District 1 Eunisses Hernandez Nears Reelection After Strong Primary Showing in District 1
LA Politics June 3, 2026

Eunisses Hernandez Nears Reelection After Strong Primary Showing in District 1

“Los Angeles is a city of survivors, a city of immigrants,” Eunisses ... more

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Do Political Endorsements Really Matter? How Unions and Power Figures Can Shape Elections Do Political Endorsements Really Matter? How Unions and Power Figures Can Shape Elections
Politics May 12, 2026

Do Political Endorsements Really Matter? How Unions and Power Figures Can Shape Elections

From campaign money to volunteers and voter trust signals, endorsements can influence ... more

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Chad Bianco Tops Latino Polls, But One-Third of Voters Are Still Undecided Chad Bianco Tops Latino Polls, But One-Third of Voters Are Still Undecided
Politics March 8, 2026

Chad Bianco Tops Latino Polls, But One-Third of Voters Are Still Undecided

Early polling reveals Latino voters remain largely undecided, giving them unprecedented influence ... more

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California’s Budget Still Doesn’t Solve the Latino Housing Crisis California’s Budget Still Doesn’t Solve the Latino Housing Crisis
Housing May 16, 2026

California’s Budget Still Doesn’t Solve the Latino Housing Crisis

Rising rents, overcrowding, long commutes, and shrinking homeownership opportunities continue squeezing working-class ... 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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California Voter Guide 2026: What the 14 State Propositions Could Mean for Housing, Schools, Taxes and Latino Communities California Voter Guide 2026: What the 14 State Propositions Could Mean for Housing, Schools, Taxes and Latino Communities
Politics July 8, 2026

California Voter Guide 2026: What the 14 State Propositions Could Mean for Housing, Schools, Taxes and Latino Communities

California voters will decide 14 statewide propositions in November 2026. Parriva explains ... more

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