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Why did Angelenos swiftly resist Ice raids? Look to LA’s deep immigrant roots

Immigrants and immigrant culture are embedded in the city’s fabric

The Guardian - US · Jun 12, 2025

Los Angeles City Council members seek more protection for the city's fast-food workers

A recent report by the Step Forward Foundation found that 88% of fast-food workers lack comprehensive knowledge of their labor rights

Latin Times · Jul 5, 2024

After years of ups and downs, LA moves forward on creation of a public bank

Los Angeles is taking another step toward opening a city-owned public bank that would support projects driven by public interest.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 7, 2023

A low for LA politics: Council member and activist fight as children watch in horror

LOS ANGELES — On Friday evening, more than 100 children and their parents were gathered at Lincoln Park for a tree-lighting celebration.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 11, 2022

Leaked racist audio recording could push LA City Hall further left in Nov. 8 election

LOS ANGELES — Dissatisfaction with Los Angeles City Hall has been simmering for years, with residents growing exasperated over the protracted homelessness crisis, anxious over crime and exhausted by a string of corruption indictments targeting various city leaders.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 24, 2022