Tag: Latino communities
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The Alleged “Narco Queen” of MacArthur Park Is Finally Behind Bars The Alleged “Narco Queen” of MacArthur Park Is Finally Behind Bars
Crime May 6, 2026

The Alleged “Narco Queen” of MacArthur Park Is Finally Behind Bars

Federal agents arrested 18 suspects and seized nearly 19 kilograms of fentanyl ... more

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AI’s Hidden Footprint: As Data Centers Expand in California, Schools and Students Face New Questions AI’s Hidden Footprint: As Data Centers Expand in California, Schools and Students Face New Questions
California August 6, 2026

AI’s Hidden Footprint: As Data Centers Expand in California, Schools and Students Face New Questions

As artificial intelligence accelerates demand for massive computing facilities, California communities are ... 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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U.S. Tightens Border Control With Floating Barriers in the Rio Grande, Rekindling Humanitarian Debate U.S. Tightens Border Control With Floating Barriers in the Rio Grande, Rekindling Humanitarian Debate
Immigration News January 15, 2026

U.S. Tightens Border Control With Floating Barriers in the Rio Grande, Rekindling Humanitarian Debate

New enforcement measures along the U.S.–Mexico border revive humanitarian concerns after past ... more

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FBI Says Violent Crime Fell Sharply in 2025. But Latino Data Gaps Still Raise Questions FBI Says Violent Crime Fell Sharply in 2025. But Latino Data Gaps Still Raise Questions
Crime May 27, 2026

FBI Says Violent Crime Fell Sharply in 2025. But Latino Data Gaps Still Raise Questions

New FBI data shows major declines in violent crime and property crime ... more

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Americans Spend Over 4 Hours a Day on Their Phones, and Most Say It’s Too Much Americans Spend Over 4 Hours a Day on Their Phones, and Most Say It’s Too Much
Health September 2, 2026

Americans Spend Over 4 Hours a Day on Their Phones, and Most Say It’s Too Much

A new Pew Research Center survey finds younger Americans are especially likely ... more

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Poverty in California: Impact on the Latino Community and Why Los Angeles Faces the Greatest Challenges Poverty in California: Impact on the Latino Community and Why Los Angeles Faces the Greatest Challenges
California July 5, 2026

Poverty in California: Impact on the Latino Community and Why Los Angeles Faces the Greatest Challenges

High housing costs, inflation and wage gaps are leaving more California families ... more

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Salvadoran TPS Did Not End Sept. 9. What California Families Need to Know Salvadoran TPS Did Not End Sept. 9. What California Families Need to Know
Community & Society September 10, 2026

Salvadoran TPS Did Not End Sept. 9. What California Families Need to Know

DHS says Salvadorans currently covered by Temporary Protected Status remain protected and ... more

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Los Angeles Agrees to New Homelessness Lawsuit Deal: 14,000 Housing Placements Promised by 2027 Los Angeles Agrees to New Homelessness Lawsuit Deal: 14,000 Housing Placements Promised by 2027
Homelessness May 8, 2026

Los Angeles Agrees to New Homelessness Lawsuit Deal: 14,000 Housing Placements Promised by 2027

A major federal court settlement shifts Los Angeles from clearing encampments to ... more

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Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money
LA Politics August 7, 2026

Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money

Latino communities are one of Los Angeles’ most powerful voting blocs, but ... more

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Latino Communities Under Attack: What’s on the Line in the 2026 Midterms Latino Communities Under Attack: What’s on the Line in the 2026 Midterms
Latino Community October 2, 2026

Latino Communities Under Attack: What’s on the Line in the 2026 Midterms

With one month until Election Day, the 2026 midterms are being framed ... more

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As ACA Subsidies End, California’s Latino Coverage Gains Face New Pressure As ACA Subsidies End, California’s Latino Coverage Gains Face New Pressure
Health January 18, 2026

As ACA Subsidies End, California’s Latino Coverage Gains Face New Pressure

Early 2026 data raise affordability concerns for millions of Californians For more than ... more

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Latino Voters Could Change California Politics. But First, We Have to Show Up Latino Voters Could Change California Politics. But First, We Have to Show Up
Politics May 28, 2026

Latino Voters Could Change California Politics. But First, We Have to Show Up

Housing costs are crushing families. Immigration fears remain high. The cost of ... more

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Another Summer, Another Surge: LA County’s Hidden Heat Crisis Another Summer, Another Surge: LA County’s Hidden Heat Crisis
Climate Change September 2, 2026

Another Summer, Another Surge: LA County’s Hidden Heat Crisis

A new Los Angeles County dashboard is giving officials and residents a ... more

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The Rise and Fall of Gregory Bovino: From Trump’s Deportation Enforcer to Career Collapse The Rise and Fall of Gregory Bovino: From Trump’s Deportation Enforcer to Career Collapse
Immigration March 18, 2026

The Rise and Fall of Gregory Bovino: From Trump’s Deportation Enforcer to Career Collapse

Border Patrol raids Los Angeles Gregory Bovino became a defining symbol of ... more

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California Cost of Living Crisis: State Ranked One of the Worst Places to Move to in 2026 California Cost of Living Crisis: State Ranked One of the Worst Places to Move to in 2026
California July 8, 2026

California Cost of Living Crisis: State Ranked One of the Worst Places to Move to in 2026

A new ConsumerAffairs report ranks California as the nation's third-worst state to ... more

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When One Drink Changes Everything: Five California DUI Cases That Ended in Tragedy When One Drink Changes Everything: Five California DUI Cases That Ended in Tragedy
California September 10, 2026

When One Drink Changes Everything: Five California DUI Cases That Ended in Tragedy

A year after six farmworkers died in a Napa County crash, California ... more

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Crime Is Falling in Los Angeles. Why Many Latino Families Still Do Not Feel Safe Crime Is Falling in Los Angeles. Why Many Latino Families Still Do Not Feel Safe
Crime May 11, 2026

Crime Is Falling in Los Angeles. Why Many Latino Families Still Do Not Feel Safe

New crime data shows fewer homicides and robberies in Los Angeles, but ... more

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