Tag: California Politics
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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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The Crisis That Could Cost Xavier Becerra the California Governorship The Crisis That Could Cost Xavier Becerra the California Governorship
California May 14, 2026

The Crisis That Could Cost Xavier Becerra the California Governorship

As Xavier Becerra gains momentum in California’s governor race, renewed attention on ... more

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Xavier Becerra Surges Among Latino Voters as Immigration and Healthcare Drive California Governor Race Xavier Becerra Surges Among Latino Voters as Immigration and Healthcare Drive California Governor Race
Politics May 23, 2026

Xavier Becerra Surges Among Latino Voters as Immigration and Healthcare Drive California Governor Race

A new California voter survey suggests Latino voters are rapidly consolidating behind ... 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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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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What We Carry Home: Wendy Carrillo on Politics Rooted in Life What We Carry Home: Wendy Carrillo on Politics Rooted in Life
LA Politics April 28, 2026

What We Carry Home: Wendy Carrillo on Politics Rooted in Life

  Wendy Carrillo California State Senate race for District 26 brings renewed focus ... more

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Why East Los Angeles Still Unincorporated and What That Means for Residents Today Why East Los Angeles Still Unincorporated and What That Means for Residents Today
Politics April 30, 2026

Why East Los Angeles Still Unincorporated and What That Means for Residents Today

More than one million LA County residents live in unincorporated communities like ... more

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump DOJ From Seizing California Voter Data Federal Judge Blocks Trump DOJ From Seizing California Voter Data
Politics January 15, 2026

Federal Judge Blocks Trump DOJ From Seizing California Voter Data

Court says federal government cannot override state privacy laws or risk chilling ... more

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Steyer vs Hilton vs Becerra: Three Different Futures for Latino California, but Big Questions Remain Steyer vs Hilton vs Becerra: Three Different Futures for Latino California, but Big Questions Remain
Politics May 4, 2026

Steyer vs Hilton vs Becerra: Three Different Futures for Latino California, but Big Questions Remain

Housing, jobs, healthcare, and immigration fears are shaping California’s 2026 governor race. ... more

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Spencer Pratt’s AI Campaign Videos Are Going Viral in LA. But Research Shows AI Ads Come With Risks Spencer Pratt’s AI Campaign Videos Are Going Viral in LA. But Research Shows AI Ads Come With Risks
Politics Cover Story May 18, 2026

Spencer Pratt’s AI Campaign Videos Are Going Viral in LA. But Research Shows AI Ads Come With Risks

As Spencer Pratt floods social media with AI-generated campaign videos, new research ... more

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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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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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No, Spencer Pratt Did Not Raise $10 Million for LA Mayor. Here’s What Actually Happened No, Spencer Pratt Did Not Raise $10 Million for LA Mayor. Here’s What Actually Happened
Politics May 23, 2026

No, Spencer Pratt Did Not Raise $10 Million for LA Mayor. Here’s What Actually Happened

A viral claim tied to Lakers ownership headlines and campaign filings created ... 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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Newsom’s Medi-Cal Cuts Could Hit Latino Families Hardest as California Tries to Balance Its Budget Newsom’s Medi-Cal Cuts Could Hit Latino Families Hardest as California Tries to Balance Its Budget
Politics May 14, 2026

Newsom’s Medi-Cal Cuts Could Hit Latino Families Hardest as California Tries to Balance Its Budget

California says it has solved its budget deficit. But healthcare advocates warn ... more

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Newsom Ties $419 Million in Homeless Funding to Results, Pressuring Cities to Show Progress Newsom Ties $419 Million in Homeless Funding to Results, Pressuring Cities to Show Progress
Homelessness January 17, 2026

Newsom Ties $419 Million in Homeless Funding to Results, Pressuring Cities to Show Progress

Newsom Ties $419 Million in Homeless Funding to Results, Pressuring Cities to ... more

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California Lawmakers Had One Final Day. Here’s What Could Change for You. California Lawmakers Had One Final Day. Here’s What Could Change for You.
Cover Story August 31, 2026

California Lawmakers Had One Final Day. Here’s What Could Change for You.

Sacramento’s 2026 legislative session is over. Here are the decisions that could ... more

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Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust
Cover Story June 21, 2026

Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust

Political scientist Matt Barreto says rising Latino turnout, especially among younger voters, ... more

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The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo
LA Politics April 19, 2026

The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo

The Maria Elena Durazo District 26 election marks a major shift in ... more

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