Category: Politics & Public Policy
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“He Was Not Suicidal,” Father of Xavier Nungaray Says, Demanding Accountability “He Was Not Suicidal,” Father of Xavier Nungaray Says, Demanding Accountability
Education October 14, 2026

“He Was Not Suicidal,” Father of Xavier Nungaray Says, Demanding Accountability

William Amaya disputes the medical examiner’s determination about his 17-year-old son’s death. ... more

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Latinos Who Lean Democrat Feel Less Safe Talking Politics Than Those Who Lean Republican Latinos Who Lean Democrat Feel Less Safe Talking Politics Than Those Who Lean Republican
LA Politics September 28, 2026

Latinos Who Lean Democrat Feel Less Safe Talking Politics Than Those Who Lean Republican

New research finds Latino voters report different levels of comfort discussing politics, ... more

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Latino Evangelicals Are Rethinking Trump. But Their Political Allegiance Is Not Settled Latino Evangelicals Are Rethinking Trump. But Their Political Allegiance Is Not Settled
Politics October 26, 2026

Latino Evangelicals Are Rethinking Trump. But Their Political Allegiance Is Not Settled

Declining Trump favorability and disagreements over immigration are testing Latino evangelical alliances, ... more

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Who Gets to Decide How Los Angeles Fights Homelessness? Who Gets to Decide How Los Angeles Fights Homelessness?
Homelessness October 10, 2026

Who Gets to Decide How Los Angeles Fights Homelessness?

An abrupt meeting shutdown has left a major decision unresolved: who should ... more

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Immigration Work Permits and Fees Are Changing: What Applicants Need to Know Immigration Work Permits and Fees Are Changing: What Applicants Need to Know
California October 15, 2026

Immigration Work Permits and Fees Are Changing: What Applicants Need to Know

Federal officials finalized a work-permit renewal policy and set new fees for ... more

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Steve Hilton Says He Wants to Win California. Are His Policies Creating a Problem With Latino Voters? Steve Hilton Says He Wants to Win California. Are His Policies Creating a Problem With Latino Voters?
2026 Races September 28, 2026

Steve Hilton Says He Wants to Win California. Are His Policies Creating a Problem With Latino Voters?

Steve Hilton is running for governor of California with a message built ... more

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What Los Angeles Candidates Can and Cannot Do on Election Day What Los Angeles Candidates Can and Cannot Do on Election Day
LA Politics October 26, 2026

What Los Angeles Candidates Can and Cannot Do on Election Day

California allows Election Day campaigning, but restricts political appeals near vote centers, ... more

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In ‘Animals’, CHIRLA and the Latino Vote Are Won With a Lie. Could It Happen in L.A. Politics? In ‘Animals’, CHIRLA and the Latino Vote Are Won With a Lie. Could It Happen in L.A. Politics?
LA Politics October 11, 2026

In ‘Animals’, CHIRLA and the Latino Vote Are Won With a Lie. Could It Happen in L.A. Politics?

Ben Affleck’s Netflix political thriller poses a provocative real-world question: Could a ... more

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California Has Sued Trump 100 Times. What Have the Courts Actually Decided? California Has Sued Trump 100 Times. What Have the Courts Actually Decided?
California October 16, 2026

California Has Sued Trump 100 Times. What Have the Courts Actually Decided?

California has filed its 100th lawsuit against the second Trump administration. That’s ... more

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California Signed New Housing Laws. Here’s What Actually Changes. California Signed New Housing Laws. Here’s What Actually Changes.
California September 30, 2026

California Signed New Housing Laws. Here’s What Actually Changes.

California’s new housing laws change how homes are approved, built and preserved, ... more

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California Voters Are Unhappy With Newsom. What Does He Owe Latino Communities and Undocumented Students? California Voters Are Unhappy With Newsom. What Does He Owe Latino Communities and Undocumented Students?
DACA October 26, 2026

California Voters Are Unhappy With Newsom. What Does He Owe Latino Communities and Undocumented Students?

California’s debate over Newsom’s record highlights a gap between helping undocumented students ... more

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CD4: What Happens If Nithya Raman Wins the Mayoral Election? CD4: What Happens If Nithya Raman Wins the Mayoral Election?
Los Angeles October 11, 2026

CD4: What Happens If Nithya Raman Wins the Mayoral Election?

If Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles’ November 3 mayoral election and takes ... more

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Pomona Bets on Flock Cameras to Combat Prostitution. Should Los Angeles Follow? Pomona Bets on Flock Cameras to Combat Prostitution. Should Los Angeles Follow?
Politics & Public Policy October 22, 2026

Pomona Bets on Flock Cameras to Combat Prostitution. Should Los Angeles Follow?

Prostitution-related arrests in Pomona have surged as police expand surveillance, but questions ... more

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A Latino LAPD: But Do Latinos Still Face Disproportionate Police Force? A Latino LAPD: But Do Latinos Still Face Disproportionate Police Force?
Latino Community September 30, 2026

A Latino LAPD: But Do Latinos Still Face Disproportionate Police Force?

The LAPD has undergone a dramatic demographic transformation. The harder question is ... more

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Two Latino Governors Make History, Opening Doors for a New Generation Two Latino Governors Make History, Opening Doors for a New Generation
Cover Story November 3, 2026

Two Latino Governors Make History, Opening Doors for a New Generation

Xavier Becerra's victory in California and Gina Hinojosa's win in Texas mark ... more

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No ICE at the Polls. But What About the Fear Before Election Day? No ICE at the Polls. But What About the Fear Before Election Day?
California October 11, 2026

No ICE at the Polls. But What About the Fear Before Election Day?

Federal officials have told state election administrators that immigration agents will not ... more

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ICE’s SNAP Fraud Operation Fuels Confusion and Fear Among Immigrant Families in Los Angeles ICE’s SNAP Fraud Operation Fuels Confusion and Fear Among Immigrant Families in Los Angeles
Immigration October 21, 2026

ICE’s SNAP Fraud Operation Fuels Confusion and Fear Among Immigrant Families in Los Angeles

As ICE investigates alleged SNAP fraud nationwide, immigrant families in Los Angeles ... more

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L.A. County Just Approved a $54.2 Billion Budget. Here’s Where the Money Is Going. L.A. County Just Approved a $54.2 Billion Budget. Here’s Where the Money Is Going.
California October 1, 2026

L.A. County Just Approved a $54.2 Billion Budget. Here’s Where the Money Is Going.

Los Angeles County just approved a $54.2 billion budget for the 2026-27 ... more

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Nithya Raman’s Against-the-Odds Victory Changes Los Angeles Politics Nithya Raman’s Against-the-Odds Victory Changes Los Angeles Politics
Cover Story November 5, 2026

Nithya Raman’s Against-the-Odds Victory Changes Los Angeles Politics

She nearly missed the runoff, faced opposition from political allies and defeated ... more

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Two L.A. Mayoral Polls Show Opposite Results Among Latino Voters. What Explains the Difference? Two L.A. Mayoral Polls Show Opposite Results Among Latino Voters. What Explains the Difference?
Los Angeles October 11, 2026

Two L.A. Mayoral Polls Show Opposite Results Among Latino Voters. What Explains the Difference?

Two recent polls tell very different stories about Latino voters in the ... more

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