Tag: California Politics
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Why Young Latinas Are More Worried Than Latino Men About Immigration and Trump’s Agenda Why Young Latinas Are More Worried Than Latino Men About Immigration and Trump’s Agenda
California September 15, 2026

Why Young Latinas Are More Worried Than Latino Men About Immigration and Trump’s Agenda

California's Latino political gender gap looks very different depending on who is ... 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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H-2A Farmworkers: You Shouldn’t Have to Pay Thousands for a U.S. Farm Job H-2A Farmworkers: You Shouldn’t Have to Pay Thousands for a U.S. Farm Job
California August 31, 2026

H-2A Farmworkers: You Shouldn’t Have to Pay Thousands for a U.S. Farm Job

A Santa Maria recruiter was sentenced after prosecutors said he charged Mexican ... more

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California Finds ICE Detention Conditions Worsening as Latino Families Face Growing Fear California Finds ICE Detention Conditions Worsening as Latino Families Face Growing Fear
Immigration May 15, 2026

California Finds ICE Detention Conditions Worsening as Latino Families Face Growing Fear

A new California immigration detention report found serious problems at every ICE ... 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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Election Results Can Wait. Here’s Why Anyone Still Chooses to Run for Public Office Election Results Can Wait. Here’s Why Anyone Still Chooses to Run for Public Office
Cover Story June 4, 2026

Election Results Can Wait. Here’s Why Anyone Still Chooses to Run for Public Office

As California waits for final election results, research shows political life is ... more

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ICE Spent $7.3 Billion in a Month. NASA Gets $24 Billion a Year ICE Spent $7.3 Billion in a Month. NASA Gets $24 Billion a Year
Immigration May 19, 2026

ICE Spent $7.3 Billion in a Month. NASA Gets $24 Billion a Year

Treasury data and federal budget records reveal ICE obligated billions for detention ... 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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Latinos in California are Mad at Trump. “He Didn’t Follow Through on His Words.” Latinos in California are Mad at Trump. “He Didn’t Follow Through on His Words.”
California May 10, 2026

Latinos in California are Mad at Trump. “He Didn’t Follow Through on His Words.”

A new analysis suggests Proposition 50 gained stronger support in Latino California ... 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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California’s Election Confidence Divide Isn’t Just Partisan. Where Do Latino Voters Fit? California’s Election Confidence Divide Isn’t Just Partisan. Where Do Latino Voters Fit?
LA Politics August 26, 2026

California’s Election Confidence Divide Isn’t Just Partisan. Where Do Latino Voters Fit?

With California’s November election less than 10 weeks away, voters are sharply ... 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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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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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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Becerra Leads the Latino Vote, But Hilton Is Winning Over a Third. Why? Cost of Living Becerra Leads the Latino Vote, But Hilton Is Winning Over a Third. Why? Cost of Living
Latinos September 24, 2026

Becerra Leads the Latino Vote, But Hilton Is Winning Over a Third. Why? Cost of Living

An August Berkeley IGS poll found Xavier Becerra leading Steve Hilton 57% ... more

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Becerra Gains Ground After California Debate as Betting Markets Shift, Raising Stakes for Latino Voters Becerra Gains Ground After California Debate as Betting Markets Shift, Raising Stakes for Latino Voters
Politics April 23, 2026

Becerra Gains Ground After California Debate as Betting Markets Shift, Raising Stakes for Latino Voters

Xavier Becerra gained ground in betting markets after the debate, signaling a ... 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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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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