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Xavier Becerra on Track for a Landslide Victory, But Will Party Unity Hold? Xavier Becerra on Track for a Landslide Victory, But Will Party Unity Hold?
California June 11, 2026

Xavier Becerra on Track for a Landslide Victory, But Will Party Unity Hold?

The logic suggests Becerra is heading toward a possible overwhelming win, but ... more

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Xavier Becerra Surges Among Latino Voters as Immigration and Healthcare Drive California Governor Race Xavier Becerra Surges Among Latino Voters as Immigration and Healthcare Drive California Governor Race
Politics May 23, 2026

Xavier Becerra Surges Among Latino Voters as Immigration and Healthcare Drive California Governor Race

A new California voter survey suggests Latino voters are rapidly consolidating behind ... more

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The 1% Problem: Why Almost No Lawmakers Have Ever Worked a Working-Class Job The 1% Problem: Why Almost No Lawmakers Have Ever Worked a Working-Class Job
Politics August 20, 2026

The 1% Problem: Why Almost No Lawmakers Have Ever Worked a Working-Class Job

About half of U.S. workers hold working-class jobs, but only 1.6% of ... more

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Why Mayor Karen Bass Reaffirmed L.A.’s Sanctuary Order — And How Much Protection It Really Offers Why Mayor Karen Bass Reaffirmed L.A.’s Sanctuary Order — And How Much Protection It Really Offers
Immigration February 10, 2026

Why Mayor Karen Bass Reaffirmed L.A.’s Sanctuary Order — And How Much Protection It Really Offers

As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, Los Angeles redraws the line between city ... 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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Steyer vs Hilton vs Becerra: Three Different Futures for Latino California, but Big Questions Remain Steyer vs Hilton vs Becerra: Three Different Futures for Latino California, but Big Questions Remain
Politics May 4, 2026

Steyer vs Hilton vs Becerra: Three Different Futures for Latino California, but Big Questions Remain

Housing, jobs, healthcare, and immigration fears are shaping California’s 2026 governor race. ... more

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Spencer Pratt’s AI Campaign Videos Are Going Viral in LA. But Research Shows AI Ads Come With Risks Spencer Pratt’s AI Campaign Videos Are Going Viral in LA. But Research Shows AI Ads Come With Risks
Politics Cover Story May 18, 2026

Spencer Pratt’s AI Campaign Videos Are Going Viral in LA. But Research Shows AI Ads Come With Risks

As Spencer Pratt floods social media with AI-generated campaign videos, new research ... more

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Why the State of the Union Rebuttal Matters in 2026 — And Why Latino Voters Are Central Why the State of the Union Rebuttal Matters in 2026 — And Why Latino Voters Are Central
Politics February 24, 2026

Why the State of the Union Rebuttal Matters in 2026 — And Why Latino Voters Are Central

Sen. Alex Padilla’s Spanish State of the Union rebuttal highlights immigration, affordability, ... more

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South Los Angeles Is Entering a New Political Era. District 9 May Be the First Sign. South Los Angeles Is Entering a New Political Era. District 9 May Be the First Sign.
Cover Story August 2, 2026

South Los Angeles Is Entering a New Political Era. District 9 May Be the First Sign.

The race to replace Curren Price isn't just another City Council election. ... 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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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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No, Spencer Pratt Did Not Raise $10 Million for LA Mayor. Here’s What Actually Happened No, Spencer Pratt Did Not Raise $10 Million for LA Mayor. Here’s What Actually Happened
Politics May 23, 2026

No, Spencer Pratt Did Not Raise $10 Million for LA Mayor. Here’s What Actually Happened

A viral claim tied to Lakers ownership headlines and campaign filings created ... more

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Nithya Raman Will Face Not Just Bass, but a City Council Largely Behind the Mayor Nithya Raman Will Face Not Just Bass, but a City Council Largely Behind the Mayor
LA Politics June 9, 2026

Nithya Raman Will Face Not Just Bass, but a City Council Largely Behind the Mayor

Karen Bass, the embattled Los Angeles mayor, has been forced into a ... 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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Newsom’s Medi-Cal Cuts Could Hit Latino Families Hardest as California Tries to Balance Its Budget Newsom’s Medi-Cal Cuts Could Hit Latino Families Hardest as California Tries to Balance Its Budget
Politics May 14, 2026

Newsom’s Medi-Cal Cuts Could Hit Latino Families Hardest as California Tries to Balance Its Budget

California says it has solved its budget deficit. But healthcare advocates warn ... more

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Newsom Leads Latino Voters in Early 2028 California Democratic Poll Newsom Leads Latino Voters in Early 2028 California Democratic Poll
Politics March 13, 2026

Newsom Leads Latino Voters in Early 2028 California Democratic Poll

New polling data shows Governor Gavin Newsom with an early advantage among ... more

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