Category: Politics & Public Policy
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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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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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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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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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Bass Is Asking LA to Trust Her Experience. How Should Voters Judge That? Bass Is Asking LA to Trust Her Experience. How Should Voters Judge That?
2026 Races October 25, 2026

Bass Is Asking LA to Trust Her Experience. How Should Voters Judge That?

Bass asks voters to continue work already underway. Raman argues Los Angeles ... more

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What a Democratic Congress Could Change for Latino Families What a Democratic Congress Could Change for Latino Families
Latino Community October 24, 2026

What a Democratic Congress Could Change for Latino Families

Healthcare costs and immigration enforcement are at stake for California families. Winning ... more

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L.A. Plans One Crisis-Response Call Center. Will Help Reach People Faster? L.A. Plans One Crisis-Response Call Center. Will Help Reach People Faster?
Los Angeles October 23, 2026

L.A. Plans One Crisis-Response Call Center. Will Help Reach People Faster?

Bass’s directive advances reforms Raman and other council members backed in 2025. ... more

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A Judge Restricted Federal Voter Investigations. What Does That Mean for California Voters? A Judge Restricted Federal Voter Investigations. What Does That Mean for California Voters?
California October 22, 2026

A Judge Restricted Federal Voter Investigations. What Does That Mean for California Voters?

A new court ruling and a separate lawsuit involving California voters are ... more

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A Sticker That Speaks 13 Languages: How Brenda Duran Reimagined L.A. County’s “I Voted” Design A Sticker That Speaks 13 Languages: How Brenda Duran Reimagined L.A. County’s “I Voted” Design
Culture October 22, 2026

A Sticker That Speaks 13 Languages: How Brenda Duran Reimagined L.A. County’s “I Voted” Design

Los Angeles County's multilingual “I Voted” sticker debuted in 2018. Designer Brenda ... more

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Early Voting Is Surging in Other States, but California Is Falling Behind Early Voting Is Surging in Other States, but California Is Falling Behind
California October 22, 2026

Early Voting Is Surging in Other States, but California Is Falling Behind

Texas and several other states are seeing a rush of early voters ... 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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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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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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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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“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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Carolina Reyes and Xavier Becerra: The Woman Behind the Political Journey and a Story of Her Own Carolina Reyes and Xavier Becerra: The Woman Behind the Political Journey and a Story of Her Own
2026 Races October 14, 2026

Carolina Reyes and Xavier Becerra: The Woman Behind the Political Journey and a Story of Her Own

The California physician has built a career treating high-risk pregnancies and addressing ... more

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Bobby Pulido Says He Goes to Mexico for Health Care as Costs Put Treatment Out of Reach for Many Americans Bobby Pulido Says He Goes to Mexico for Health Care as Costs Put Treatment Out of Reach for Many Americans
Healthcare October 13, 2026

Bobby Pulido Says He Goes to Mexico for Health Care as Costs Put Treatment Out of Reach for Many Americans

The congressional candidate’s account of going to Mexico for medical care puts ... more

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From City Hall to Community Groups, Women are Expanding their Reach in Los Angeles From City Hall to Community Groups, Women are Expanding their Reach in Los Angeles
California October 12, 2026

From City Hall to Community Groups, Women are Expanding their Reach in Los Angeles

  For the first time, two women are competing for mayor in a ... more

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Has Gen Z Awakened? Four Candidates Under 21 are Running for Office in Southern California Has Gen Z Awakened? Four Candidates Under 21 are Running for Office in Southern California
California October 12, 2026

Has Gen Z Awakened? Four Candidates Under 21 are Running for Office in Southern California

  Four candidates ages 18 to 20 are running for mayor, city council ... more

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Living Abroad? Family or Friends Living Abroad Can Also Vote in L.A. Elections Living Abroad? Family or Friends Living Abroad Can Also Vote in L.A. Elections
California October 12, 2026

Living Abroad? Family or Friends Living Abroad Can Also Vote in L.A. Elections

California citizens living abroad can still vote in the November 3, 2026, ... more

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