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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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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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Latino Voters Could Change California Politics. But First, We Have to Show Up Latino Voters Could Change California Politics. But First, We Have to Show Up
Politics May 28, 2026

Latino Voters Could Change California Politics. But First, We Have to Show Up

Housing costs are crushing families. Immigration fears remain high. The cost of ... more

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What Comes After a Landslide? Eunisses Hernández Has an Answer What Comes After a Landslide? Eunisses Hernández Has an Answer
LA Politics June 19, 2026

What Comes After a Landslide? Eunisses Hernández Has an Answer

  Fresh off her reelection, the District 1 councilmember outlined an ambitious agenda ... more

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Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing
Economy May 11, 2026

Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing

Los Angeles remains one of America’s most expensive cities, but Latino households ... 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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The Undecided Voter: Today’s Most Powerful Figure in California’s Primary Elections The Undecided Voter: Today’s Most Powerful Figure in California’s Primary Elections
LA Politics June 1, 2026

The Undecided Voter: Today’s Most Powerful Figure in California’s Primary Elections

Polls show undecided voters have sharply declined since March, but the remaining ... more

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The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo
LA Politics April 19, 2026

The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo

The Maria Elena Durazo District 26 election marks a major shift in ... more

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LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars
Education February 18, 2026

LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars

The LAUSD budget deficit exposes deeper questions about enrollment decline, record California ... 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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Sara Hernández: She Knows the Struggle; Now She’s Ready to Lead Change Sara Hernández: She Knows the Struggle; Now She’s Ready to Lead Change
LA Politics April 22, 2026

Sara Hernández: She Knows the Struggle; Now She’s Ready to Lead Change

Sara Hernández State Senate District 26 campaign highlights housing, education, and child ... more

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What We Carry Home: Wendy Carrillo on Politics Rooted in Life What We Carry Home: Wendy Carrillo on Politics Rooted in Life
LA Politics April 28, 2026

What We Carry Home: Wendy Carrillo on Politics Rooted in Life

  Wendy Carrillo California State Senate race for District 26 brings renewed focus ... 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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