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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

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Experience Matters When Voting for Elected Officials: What Research Says About Promises vs Proven Leadership Experience Matters When Voting for Elected Officials: What Research Says About Promises vs Proven Leadership
Politics May 8, 2026

Experience Matters When Voting for Elected Officials: What Research Says About Promises vs Proven Leadership

From city hall to the governor’s office, voters frustrated by rising costs ... more

4 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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

5 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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California Latinos Are Voting in Record Numbers. Here’s How to Cut Through the Election Noise and Find Sources You Can Trust California Latinos Are Voting in Record Numbers. Here’s How to Cut Through the Election Noise and Find Sources You Can Trust
Cover Story June 2, 2026

California Latinos Are Voting in Record Numbers. Here’s How to Cut Through the Election Noise and Find Sources You Can Trust

As Latino voter participation rises across California, experts say the challenge is ... more

6 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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

9 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Latino Leadership Rises Across the U.S., While California Falls Behind—and Los Angeles Representation Is Alarmingly Low Latino Leadership Rises Across the U.S., While California Falls Behind—and Los Angeles Representation Is Alarmingly Low
California May 10, 2026

Latino Leadership Rises Across the U.S., While California Falls Behind—and Los Angeles Representation Is Alarmingly Low

Latino elected officials are increasing nationwide and across California, yet Los Angeles ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Voted for Bass in 2022. Back Raman in 2026: A Generational Revolt Among Young Latinos Voted for Bass in 2022. Back Raman in 2026: A Generational Revolt Among Young Latinos
2026 Races October 4, 2026

Voted for Bass in 2022. Back Raman in 2026: A Generational Revolt Among Young Latinos

If Geyker Santos ran into Mayor Karen Bass face to face, he ... more

6 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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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

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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‘South LA Is Not for Sale’: Estuardo Mazariegos Wants to Turn District 9’s Pain Into Power ‘South LA Is Not for Sale’: Estuardo Mazariegos Wants to Turn District 9’s Pain Into Power
Cover Story August 16, 2026

‘South LA Is Not for Sale’: Estuardo Mazariegos Wants to Turn District 9’s Pain Into Power

At first glance, or even after hearing him speak, the image Estuardo ... more

8 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Latinos in California are Mad at Trump. “He Didn’t Follow Through on His Words.” Latinos in California are Mad at Trump. “He Didn’t Follow Through on His Words.”
California May 10, 2026

Latinos in California are Mad at Trump. “He Didn’t Follow Through on His Words.”

A new analysis suggests Proposition 50 gained stronger support in Latino California ... more

7 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Sara Hernández Led the Primary. Now Comes the Final Push: Making Sure Her Community Counts Sara Hernández Led the Primary. Now Comes the Final Push: Making Sure Her Community Counts
2026 Races October 6, 2026

Sara Hernández Led the Primary. Now Comes the Final Push: Making Sure Her Community Counts

For Sara Hernández, the agenda she has built is so personal and ... more

10 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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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

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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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

9 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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

5 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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

6 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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Would More Los Angeles City Council Members Fix Representation? Why the Debate Is More Complicated Than It Sounds Would More Los Angeles City Council Members Fix Representation? Why the Debate Is More Complicated Than It Sounds
Politics June 20, 2026

Would More Los Angeles City Council Members Fix Representation? Why the Debate Is More Complicated Than It Sounds

A proposal to expand the Los Angeles City Council from 15 to ... more

5 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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

7 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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CD9: The District Hit Hardest, Has Endured 13 Years Under a Possibly Corrupt Councilmember Now Headed to Trial CD9: The District Hit Hardest, Has Endured 13 Years Under a Possibly Corrupt Councilmember Now Headed to Trial
LA Politics August 20, 2026

CD9: The District Hit Hardest, Has Endured 13 Years Under a Possibly Corrupt Councilmember Now Headed to Trial

After a second judge rejected his bid to dismiss the case, the ... more

4 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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

6 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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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

7 mins read
Reynaldo Mena

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From “Back to Basics” to “Dream with Me”: Does Los Angeles Need a Clearer Message?
Would You Stay at His Airbnb? Joe Gebbia Just Put $8 Million Behind California’s Voter ID Campaign.
About 25 a Day: How ICE from the Los Angeles Region Added Up
Kudos for the Skid Row Raid. Now, Where Is the Mobilization for Those Seeking Help?
Latinas Became a Bigger Part of California’s Workforce. The Wage Gap Barely Budged in the Last 35 Yrs.

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