Tag: Los Angeles Politics
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From “Back to Basics” to “Dream with Me”: Does Los Angeles Need a Clearer Message? From “Back to Basics” to “Dream with Me”: Does Los Angeles Need a Clearer Message?
LA Politics October 8, 2026

From “Back to Basics” to “Dream with Me”: Does Los Angeles Need a Clearer Message?

Karen Bass and Nithya Raman offer different plans for housing, homelessness, public ... more

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Meet Thrissur, the Kerala City That Saw Nithya Raman’s Story Begin Meet Thrissur, the Kerala City That Saw Nithya Raman’s Story Begin
2026 Races October 2, 2026

Meet Thrissur, the Kerala City That Saw Nithya Raman’s Story Begin

Before Los Angeles, there was Thrissur. At the heart of Kerala, in southern ... more

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Is South L.A.’s Black-Latino “Unity” Real, or Just Political Cover? Is South L.A.’s Black-Latino “Unity” Real, or Just Political Cover?
LA Politics September 13, 2026

Is South L.A.’s Black-Latino “Unity” Real, or Just Political Cover?

  A dispute over a Latino-led running event in Leimert Park briefly exposed ... more

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Bass vs. Raman: How Will Either Candidate Put More Money in Your Pocket? Bass vs. Raman: How Will Either Candidate Put More Money in Your Pocket?
Cover Story September 6, 2026

Bass vs. Raman: How Will Either Candidate Put More Money in Your Pocket?

Los Angeles’ mayoral candidates are debating housing, homelessness and public safety. But ... more

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Bass vs. Raman: How Will We Know Who Is Actually Making L.A. Better? Bass vs. Raman: How Will We Know Who Is Actually Making L.A. Better?
Nov. 2026 Elections September 4, 2026

Bass vs. Raman: How Will We Know Who Is Actually Making L.A. Better?

Los Angeles voters are being asked to judge two mayoral records on ... more

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Inside Safe Gets People Inside. But How Many Stay Housed? Inside Safe Gets People Inside. But How Many Stay Housed?
Homelessness August 31, 2026

Inside Safe Gets People Inside. But How Many Stay Housed?

Los Angeles has moved thousands of unhoused residents indoors through Mayor Karen ... more

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L.A. Legalized Street Vending. But Can Vendors Safely Enter the Legal System? L.A. Legalized Street Vending. But Can Vendors Safely Enter the Legal System?
Business August 28, 2026

L.A. Legalized Street Vending. But Can Vendors Safely Enter the Legal System?

Los Angeles says it wants street vendors to become legal businesses. But ... more

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We Fact-Checked the Bass vs. Raman Debate. The Claims Checked Out-the Context Didn’t We Fact-Checked the Bass vs. Raman Debate. The Claims Checked Out-the Context Didn’t
2026 Races August 22, 2026

We Fact-Checked the Bass vs. Raman Debate. The Claims Checked Out-the Context Didn’t

Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman came armed with ... more

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Bass vs. Raman: L.A. Mayoral Debate Turns Into a Fight Over Results, Leadership and Who Can Fix City Hall Bass vs. Raman: L.A. Mayoral Debate Turns Into a Fight Over Results, Leadership and Who Can Fix City Hall
2026 Races August 20, 2026

Bass vs. Raman: L.A. Mayoral Debate Turns Into a Fight Over Results, Leadership and Who Can Fix City Hall

The first general-election debate centered on a larger question: Should Los Angeles ... 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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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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Trump Says Most Latinos Support Stricter Voter ID Rules. What California Voters Need to Know Trump Says Most Latinos Support Stricter Voter ID Rules. What California Voters Need to Know
Politics News July 16, 2026

Trump Says Most Latinos Support Stricter Voter ID Rules. What California Voters Need to Know

President Donald Trump used a primetime address to argue that stricter voting ... more

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Kenneth Mejia Endorses Nithya Raman for Los Angeles Mayor, Reshaping the City’s Runoff Race Kenneth Mejia Endorses Nithya Raman for Los Angeles Mayor, Reshaping the City’s Runoff Race
Politics News July 16, 2026

Kenneth Mejia Endorses Nithya Raman for Los Angeles Mayor, Reshaping the City’s Runoff Race

The alliance between Los Angeles' City Controller and a leading mayoral challenger ... more

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Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles
LA Politics July 5, 2026

Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles

The proposal would have expanded voting eligibility in certain Los Angeles local ... more

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Soto-Martínez Says Noncitizen Voting Proposal Requires Further Study Soto-Martínez Says Noncitizen Voting Proposal Requires Further Study
Immigration June 30, 2026

Soto-Martínez Says Noncitizen Voting Proposal Requires Further Study

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to remove a proposal allowing ... more

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