Category: Politics & Public Policy
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ICE Watchers Turn to Election Protection as California Moves to Protect Polling Places ICE Watchers Turn to Election Protection as California Moves to Protect Polling Places
Immigration September 23, 2026

ICE Watchers Turn to Election Protection as California Moves to Protect Polling Places

Election Protection volunteers are preparing to monitor voting locations as California adds ... 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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What If Your First Ballot Feels Like a Final Exam You Didn’t Study For? What If Your First Ballot Feels Like a Final Exam You Didn’t Study For?
California October 4, 2026

What If Your First Ballot Feels Like a Final Exam You Didn’t Study For?

For some young voters, the biggest barrier may not be whether they ... 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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In the Land of Disneyland: Racist and Homophobic Comments Allegedly Made by Anaheim’s Mayor In the Land of Disneyland: Racist and Homophobic Comments Allegedly Made by Anaheim’s Mayor
Latinos September 23, 2026

In the Land of Disneyland: Racist and Homophobic Comments Allegedly Made by Anaheim’s Mayor

A City Council member has called for an investigation after the mayor's ... 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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The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms
California October 4, 2026

The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms

Americans are still spending on Halloween even as higher prices squeeze household ... 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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L.A. Approved $466.6 Million for Affordable Housing. Now What? L.A. Approved $466.6 Million for Affordable Housing. Now What?
California September 23, 2026

L.A. Approved $466.6 Million for Affordable Housing. Now What?

Los Angeles has approved up to $466.6 million for affordable housing. The ... 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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America’s Latino Vote Is No Longer a Regional Story America’s Latino Vote Is No Longer a Regional Story
Latino Community October 5, 2026

America’s Latino Vote Is No Longer a Regional Story

Washington's Latino eligible-voter population has grown 224% since 2000, offering a glimpse ... 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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More Americans View Socialism Positively. What Does That Mean for California? More Americans View Socialism Positively. What Does That Mean for California?
California September 25, 2026

More Americans View Socialism Positively. What Does That Mean for California?

Gallup finds 43% of Americans view socialism positively, but capitalism and small ... 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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From Los Angeles, Latino Organizations Reach Into Senate Battlegrounds From Los Angeles, Latino Organizations Reach Into Senate Battlegrounds
Latino Community October 5, 2026

From Los Angeles, Latino Organizations Reach Into Senate Battlegrounds

California has the nation’s largest Latino eligible electorate, but Los Angeles-based civic ... 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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Lineage Fire: What Los Angeles and California Have Done and What Happens Next Lineage Fire: What Los Angeles and California Have Done and What Happens Next
California September 27, 2026

Lineage Fire: What Los Angeles and California Have Done and What Happens Next

Months after the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles has ... 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 to Do If You’re Told You’re Not Eligible to Vote What to Do If You’re Told You’re Not Eligible to Vote
Consumer October 5, 2026

What to Do If You’re Told You’re Not Eligible to Vote

If your name is missing from the voter list or a poll ... 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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