Tag: California Politics
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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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The Road to City Hall: The Road to City Hall: José Ugarte and the Fight for South Los Angeles The Road to City Hall: The Road to City Hall: José Ugarte and the Fight for South Los Angeles
Cover Story August 10, 2026

The Road to City Hall: The Road to City Hall: José Ugarte and the Fight for South Los Angeles

(Note: We use “South Central” to reflect how José Ugarte describes the ... more

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2026 California Proposition 5 Explained: What Would Change About Recall Elections? 2026 California Proposition 5 Explained: What Would Change About Recall Elections?
2026 Proposition August 8, 2026

2026 California Proposition 5 Explained: What Would Change About Recall Elections?

Proposition 5 would remove the second question from California state recall elections, ... more

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California Has Billions for Housing. Now It Has to Figure Out How to Build the Homes California Has Billions for Housing. Now It Has to Figure Out How to Build the Homes
Housing August 7, 2026

California Has Billions for Housing. Now It Has to Figure Out How to Build the Homes

California is changing how housing gets financed, approved and built. Here's what ... more

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As One City Builds Its Own Homelessness System, Los Angeles Pays to Be Told How As One City Builds Its Own Homelessness System, Los Angeles Pays to Be Told How
Housing August 5, 2026

As One City Builds Its Own Homelessness System, Los Angeles Pays to Be Told How

As Santa Monica moves toward a city-controlled homelessness system, Los Angeles is ... more

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2026 California Proposition 4 Explained: What It Means for Elections, Taxpayer Dollars, and Your Vote 2026 California Proposition 4 Explained: What It Means for Elections, Taxpayer Dollars, and Your Vote
2026 Proposition August 4, 2026

2026 California Proposition 4 Explained: What It Means for Elections, Taxpayer Dollars, and Your Vote

Proposition 4 would allow California and local governments to create public campaign ... more

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California Lawmakers Return to a Familiar Fight as Immigration Bills Head to Key Vote California Lawmakers Return to a Familiar Fight as Immigration Bills Head to Key Vote
California August 3, 2026

California Lawmakers Return to a Familiar Fight as Immigration Bills Head to Key Vote

The California Assembly Appropriations Committee is considering new immigration legislation that would ... more

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How California’s New Budget Could Change Everyday Life for Immigrant Families Over the Next Two Years How California’s New Budget Could Change Everyday Life for Immigrant Families Over the Next Two Years
Politics July 28, 2026

How California’s New Budget Could Change Everyday Life for Immigrant Families Over the Next Two Years

From Medi-Cal and childcare to housing and small business support, here's what ... more

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What David Huerta’s Case Means for Immigrant Workers and the Future of ICE Protests in California What David Huerta’s Case Means for Immigrant Workers and the Future of ICE Protests in California
Immigration July 27, 2026

What David Huerta’s Case Means for Immigrant Workers and the Future of ICE Protests in California

California’s labor movement, immigrant communities, and civil rights groups are watching closely ... more

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California Has a Plan for Its Medicaid Funding Fight. But Can It Replace Billions in Medicaid Money? California Has a Plan for Its Medicaid Funding Fight. But Can It Replace Billions in Medicaid Money?
Health July 23, 2026

California Has a Plan for Its Medicaid Funding Fight. But Can It Replace Billions in Medicaid Money?

California has tools to soften the impact of delayed Medicaid payments, but ... more

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Trump Administration Defers $867 Million in California Medicaid Payments. What Medi-Cal Families Need to Know Trump Administration Defers $867 Million in California Medicaid Payments. What Medi-Cal Families Need to Know
Health July 22, 2026

Trump Administration Defers $867 Million in California Medicaid Payments. What Medi-Cal Families Need to Know

California's Medi-Cal program remains active after the federal government delayed $867 million ... more

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Are Latino Political Influencers Helping or Hurting Voters? What California’s 2026 Elections Reveal Are Latino Political Influencers Helping or Hurting Voters? What California’s 2026 Elections Reveal
Politics July 18, 2026

Are Latino Political Influencers Helping or Hurting Voters? What California’s 2026 Elections Reveal

Political influencers are changing how many Latinos learn about elections, but experts ... more

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California Just Changed Who Runs Its Public Schools. Here’s What AB 181 Means for Families and Students California Just Changed Who Runs Its Public Schools. Here’s What AB 181 Means for Families and Students
Education July 10, 2026

California Just Changed Who Runs Its Public Schools. Here’s What AB 181 Means for Families and Students

Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 181, a law that restructures California's education ... more

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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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