Tag: California Politics
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Young Voters Sour on Trump Amid Economic Strain and Global Conflict Young Voters Sour on Trump Amid Economic Strain and Global Conflict
Politics April 26, 2026

Young Voters Sour on Trump Amid Economic Strain and Global Conflict

Gen Z approval of Trump 2026 has dropped sharply, with young voters ... 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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Will Federal Limits Be Respected at California Polling Sites? Will Federal Limits Be Respected at California Polling Sites?
California May 4, 2026

Will Federal Limits Be Respected at California Polling Sites?

Concerns are rising across California over whether federal immigration agents could appear ... more

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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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Why LAUSD Is Facing a Financial and Leadership Crisis Even as California Increases School Funding Why LAUSD Is Facing a Financial and Leadership Crisis Even as California Increases School Funding
Cover Story May 20, 2026

Why LAUSD Is Facing a Financial and Leadership Crisis Even as California Increases School Funding

Los Angeles Unified is confronting layoffs, enrollment losses, lawsuits, federal probes, and ... 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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Why California’s 2026 Debates Feel Harder to Watch and Offer Less Substance Why California’s 2026 Debates Feel Harder to Watch and Offer Less Substance
Politics May 7, 2026

Why California’s 2026 Debates Feel Harder to Watch and Offer Less Substance

From the governor’s race to Los Angeles mayoral politics, attack-heavy performances and ... more

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Which LA Mayoral Candidates Are Actually Addressing Latino Voters’ Top Concerns? Which LA Mayoral Candidates Are Actually Addressing Latino Voters’ Top Concerns?
Politics May 27, 2026

Which LA Mayoral Candidates Are Actually Addressing Latino Voters’ Top Concerns?

As inflation, housing costs, immigration fears, and healthcare access dominate Latino voter ... 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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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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What Gavin Newsom’s New California Budget Means for Latino Families What Gavin Newsom’s New California Budget Means for Latino Families
Cover Story May 14, 2026

What Gavin Newsom’s New California Budget Means for Latino Families

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget preserves major social programs and education funding, ... 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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What Comes After a Landslide? Eunisses Hernández Has an Answer What Comes After a Landslide? Eunisses Hernández Has an Answer
LA Politics June 19, 2026

What Comes After a Landslide? Eunisses Hernández Has an Answer

  Fresh off her reelection, the District 1 councilmember outlined an ambitious agenda ... more

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What California’s 2026 Budget Means for Latino Parents, Workers, and Small Businesses What California’s 2026 Budget Means for Latino Parents, Workers, and Small Businesses
Cover Story June 27, 2026

What California’s 2026 Budget Means for Latino Parents, Workers, and Small Businesses

California is investing billions in schools, healthcare, childcare and small businesses, 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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The Undecided Voter: Today’s Most Powerful Figure in California’s Primary Elections The Undecided Voter: Today’s Most Powerful Figure in California’s Primary Elections
LA Politics June 1, 2026

The Undecided Voter: Today’s Most Powerful Figure in California’s Primary Elections

Polls show undecided voters have sharply declined since March, but the remaining ... 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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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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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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