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Where Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Differ on Immigration, Healthcare and California’s Economy Where Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Differ on Immigration, Healthcare and California’s Economy
Politics July 6, 2026

Where Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Differ on Immigration, Healthcare and California’s Economy

The two gubernatorial candidates offer sharply different approaches to immigration, Medi-Cal, 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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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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These 8 New California Laws Take Effect July 1: Smartphone Limits, Food, Streaming Services, and More These 8 New California Laws Take Effect July 1: Smartphone Limits, Food, Streaming Services, and More
California July 1, 2026

These 8 New California Laws Take Effect July 1: Smartphone Limits, Food, Streaming Services, and More

Dozens of California laws are taking effect this summer, affecting schools, streaming ... more

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California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing
Economy June 29, 2026

California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing

The state's gasoline excise tax automatically rises to 63.4 cents per gallon ... more

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Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work? Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?
Economy June 28, 2026

Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?

Healthcare, restaurants and construction continue hiring, but manufacturing, Hollywood and other higher-paying ... 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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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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Paid to Persuade? California Moves to Force Influencers to Reveal Political Sponsorships Paid to Persuade? California Moves to Force Influencers to Reveal Political Sponsorships
California June 16, 2026

Paid to Persuade? California Moves to Force Influencers to Reveal Political Sponsorships

  A new California bill would strengthen campaign transparency rules by allowing fines ... more

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Matt Barreto: Record Latino Youth Turnout Boosted Xavier Becerra and Could Reshape the November Election Matt Barreto: Record Latino Youth Turnout Boosted Xavier Becerra and Could Reshape the November Election
California June 12, 2026

Matt Barreto: Record Latino Youth Turnout Boosted Xavier Becerra and Could Reshape the November Election

What Happened to the Latino Vote in California’s Recent Primary Elections? “Latinos began ... more

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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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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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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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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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