Tag: Los Angeles Politics
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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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Do Political Endorsements Really Matter? How Unions and Power Figures Can Shape Elections Do Political Endorsements Really Matter? How Unions and Power Figures Can Shape Elections
Politics May 12, 2026

Do Political Endorsements Really Matter? How Unions and Power Figures Can Shape Elections

From campaign money to volunteers and voter trust signals, endorsements can influence ... 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 and the Big “I” in LAUSD Talks Bass and the Big “I” in LAUSD Talks
Education April 14, 2026

Bass and the Big “I” in LAUSD Talks

Karen Bass LAUSD strike intervention highlights tensions over political leadership, union pressure, ... more

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Raman Hit With Major Blow as Allies Choose Bass Raman Hit With Major Blow as Allies Choose Bass
Cover Story May 19, 2026

Raman Hit With Major Blow as Allies Choose Bass

The split inside Los Angeles’ progressive City Council bloc is exposing tensions ... 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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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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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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Los Angeles on Trial: Residents Complain, Politicians Promise, but Who Bears the Responsibility? Los Angeles on Trial: Residents Complain, Politicians Promise, but Who Bears the Responsibility?
LA Politics May 31, 2026

Los Angeles on Trial: Residents Complain, Politicians Promise, but Who Bears the Responsibility?

As Los Angeles faces housing shortages, homelessness, public safety concerns, and economic ... 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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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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Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race
LA Politics January 29, 2026

Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race

As the MacArthur Park City Council election dominates headlines, voters across Los ... 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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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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