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Angela Gonzales-Torres defeats Jimmy Gomez in 34th Congressional District race
The campaign echoed many of the points being debated across the city, like affordability and challenges to homeownership, and included pressing issues unique to the district, like what will come in the aftermath of the Lineage fire crisis.
Gray and Butts say they’ll be ready for possible runoff in Inglewood mayor’s race
Early returns show Inglewood Mayor James Butts trailing Councilmember Gloria Gray in his bid for reelection.
Photos: How Los Angeles showed up to vote
From families voting together to one voter bringing his dog, Ace, a look at Election Day across LA.
Eastside youth work to make community concerns heard this election
Through voter registration drives, workshops and community outreach, InnerCity Struggle youth organizers have helped Eastside residents prepare for Election Day.
Video shows ICE detaining man outside East LA Sheriff’s Station — despite ‘ICE-free’ policy
The arrest is the latest immigration enforcement activity near the East Los Angeles Civic Center, prompting advocates to urge LA County to enforce its so-called “ICE-free” zones.
Inglewood High student files claim alleging mayor inappropriately touched her
The claim alleges Mayor James Butts inappropriately touched the student during the city’s Votechella event on Sept. 15. The mayor has repeatedly denied the allegations.
Youth journalism
Q&A: Youth journalist interviews Danny Bakewell Jr. about the the colorful street festival Taste of Soul
This open-aired street festival is dedicated to celebrating the Black community, its culture and pride.
Bass says she’s worried Trump admin could incarcerate unhoused people ahead of Olympics
Mayor Karen Bass met with the Youth Journalists of The LA Local for an exclusive interview to discuss the Lineage fire, Olympics and more.
Koreatown’s About Time Cafe makes good coffee and greater impact for the community
The cafe serves the usual drinks and sweet treats popular on TikTok, but the Koreatown cafe also provides job training for unhoused people.
Q&A: Youth reporters interviewed Ernesto Castillo of the Inglewood Board of Education
Ernesto Castillo is the first Latino elected to the Inglewood Unified School District Board of Education.
Protesting immigration raids is a choice. He gives his students the tools to decide
In the time of immigration raids, a history teacher provides his students the knowledge about community organizing and activism.
In East LA, this luchadora is helping create the change she wanted to see
As Delilah Doom, Sarah Greaves-Pedraja is helping carve out space for women in lucha libre.
LA Local youth journalists ask: What does Taste of Soul mean to you?
The 21st annual Taste of Soul Family Festival took place Oct. 17 and featured live music, food local businesses and community resources.
Q&A: Organizing with the LA Tenants Union in Koreatown is about ‘giving and receiving’
Fernando Isaí joined the LA Tenants Union Koreatown chapter as an interpreter because a coworker needed help navigating an eviction process.
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Kim’s Home Center founder leaves behind a legacy that feels like home to Koreatown
For nearly five decades, Kim Dae-soon, who recently passed away, made Kim’s Home Center a little piece of home for generations of Korean immigrants.
Immigration
Mariachis serenade early voters in Westlake walk to the polls
CHIRLA, the immigrant advocacy group, invited people from far and wide across Los Angeles County to vote early at their offices.
Man detained by federal agents near Inglewood City Hall, mayor and DHS confirm
Inglewood Mayor James Butts said city officials had no prior knowledge of the detainment and did not cooperate with federal agents.
Politicians have a lot to say about LA’s street vendors. Here’s what vendors want you to know.
Vendors told The LA Local about the challenges of their job and their ideas for local officials.
Rapid response groups say ICE is surging in California. Here’s what you can do
Groups are sharing ways to respond to ICE activity and training community members on voter protection ahead of the November election.
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