Large crowds gathered at Mariachi Plaza Thursday evening to denounce the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an immigration agent in Minneapolis.  Chants of “Up with liberation, down with […]

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By Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMattersOriginally published Dec. 24, 2025. What’s good for Riverside County is good for the whole state: After a pilot to automatically admit high school students into the […]

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In less than two weeks, thousands of volunteers and workers will mobilize across Los Angeles to gather data on the city’s unhoused population, and help is still needed on the […]

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Immigrant rights groups and rapid response networks are gathering at Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights on Thursday evening to denounce the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by a U.S. […]

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By Nadia Lathan, CalMattersOriginally published Dec. 30, 2025 Fridge-less apartments dotting the pricey California rental market will soon be a head-scratching relic. Beginning Jan. 1, landlords will be required to […]

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Big changes are expected on the Eastside in 2026.  From long-awaited infrastructure upgrades to improve pedestrian safety, to fresh renovations that will beautify existing landmarks — and even a brand-new […]

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By David Wagner for LAistOriginally published Jan 6, 2026 Housing officials in the city of Los Angeles say a pandemic-era voucher program is set to run out of money later this year, […]

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The sirens, chaos and fear of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires are ingrained in actor Richard Cabral, whose Altadena home was one of thousands of structures destroyed by the deadly […]

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By Ana B. Ibarra, CalMattersOriginally published Dec. 26, 2025 Tortillas sold in California are going to have a new ingredient, one that’s intended to help nurture healthy infants. Starting Jan. […]

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On a brisk Wednesday evening in December, a small group gathered in front of the East Los Angeles Library for a walk — no sign-ups, no pressure, no playlist. Led […]

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