One week later and I’m still thinking about this amazing opening night for the Cumbia de mi Tierra exhibit.

LA sex workers keep each other safe through community, not charity Through peer-to-peer mutual aid, the Sex Worker Outreach Project fights for bodily autonomy and human rights as surveillance of sex workers mounts in LA.

Ahead of the 2028 Olympics, sex work has garnered more attention and surveillance.

For @lapublicpress.bsky.social I spoke to one of the few sex worker-led mutual aid orgs that fills an important service gap that neither charity nor government services can meet. lapublicpress.org/2026/04/la-s...

Here are the candidates for LA City Council District 13 Incumbent Hugo Soto-Martínez is up against challengers Colter Carlisle, Dylan Kendall and Rich Sarian.

Here are the candidates for LA City Council District 13

Incumbent Hugo Soto-Martínez is up against challengers Colter Carlisle, Dylan Kendall and Rich Sarian.

In LA, sonidera cumbia is a counterforce against policing and immigration enforcement Cumbia de Mi Tierra at Human Resources traces how cumbia sonidera culture becomes a form of resistance and gathering space for immigrant communities in LA.

In LA, sonidera cumbia is a counterforce against policing and immigration enforcement

Cumbia de Mi Tierra at Human Resources traces how cumbia sonidera culture becomes a form of resistance and gathering space for immigrant communities in LA.

LA promotoras are powering voter outreach as funding challenges threaten their future Promotoras knock on doors and table in their own neighborhoods, transforming lived experience into civic power and reaching voters others miss.

LA promotoras are powering voter outreach as funding challenges threaten their future

Promotoras knock on doors and table in their own neighborhoods, transforming lived experience into civic power and reaching voters others miss.

Some LA renters can now fall behind by two months and still be protected from eviction The new rule only applies in unincorporated parts of LA County. Proponents say it’ll help households weather ICE raids. Landlords say it’s unfair.

Some LA renters can now fall behind by two months and still be protected from eviction

The new rule only applies in unincorporated parts of LA County. Proponents say it’ll help households weather ICE raids. Landlords say it’s unfair.

Los Angeles 2026 Election Guide: Candidates, Races & Key Dates Election day is 6/2/2026. Explore LA elections in 2026, including candidates, races, ballot measures, and key voting information from LA Public Press.

Are you ready for the upcoming election, Los Angeles?

Your LA Public Press is here to help you stay informed via our Voter Guide.

We'll continue updating this page as we get closer to June 2 to make sure you feel prepared to make your voice heard!
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Rent increases outpace LA seniors’ social security checks in affordable housing Tenants are skipping basic necessities like haircuts in order to keep up with 10% rent increases.

Rent increases outpace LA seniors’ social security checks in affordable housing

Tenants are skipping basic necessities like haircuts in order to keep up with 10% rent increases.

LA Sex workers keep each other safe through community, not charity Through peer-to-peer mutual aid, the Sex Worker Outreach Project fights for bodily autonomy and human rights as surveillance of sex workers mounts in LA.

LA Sex workers keep each other safe through community, not charity

Through peer-to-peer mutual aid, the Sex Worker Outreach Project fights for bodily autonomy and human rights as surveillance of sex workers mounts in LA.

LA public school unions reach last-minute deal to avoid strike Labor leaders said the agreements not only bring teachers, bus drivers, administrators and other school staff closer to earning living wages but also make LA schools better learning environments for s...

LA public school unions reach last-minute deal to avoid strike

Labor leaders said the agreements not only bring teachers, bus drivers, administrators and other school staff closer to earning living wages but also make LA schools better learning environments for students.

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Here are the candidates for LA County Supervisor District 3 Incumbent Lindsey Horvath faces off against challengers Tonia Arey, Tomás Sidenfaden and Carmenlina Minasyan.

Here are the candidates for LA County Supervisor District 3

Incumbent Lindsey Horvath faces off against challengers Tonia Arey, Tomás Sidenfaden and Carmenlina Minasyan.

Here are the candidates for LA City Council District 15

Los Angeles political veteran Tim McOsker faces a challenge from newcomer Jordan Rivers.

Watch out for some rain and cooler weather this weekend, LA! 🌦️☔🌈

A Reddit Post Is Helping One of L.A.’s Most Iconic Mexican Restaurants, But It’s Far From Safe This taquería nixtamalizes its own masa for handmade tortillas and despite surges of protesters nearby, their sales continue to suffer on Olvera Street.

A Reddit Post Is Helping One of L.A.’s Most Iconic Mexican Restaurants, But It’s Far From Safe

This taquería nixtamalizes its own masa for handmade tortillas and despite surges of protesters nearby, their sales continue to suffer on Olvera Street.

Here are the candidates for LA City Council District 11 Incumbent Traci Park heads off challenge Faizah Malik. Incumbent Traci Park heads off two challengers in the June primary, Faizah Malik and Jeremy Wineberg.

Here are the candidates for LA City Council District 11

Incumbent Traci Park heads off challenger Faizah Malik.

LA Officials race to recruit bilingual election workers ahead of primary elections LA County election officials especially urge residents who speak Japanese, Thai, Korean, and Khmer to become poll workers ahead of the June primary. Los Angeles elections bilingual volunteers

LA Officials race to recruit bilingual election workers ahead of primary elections

LA County election officials especially urge residents who speak Japanese, Thai, Korean, and Khmer to become election workers ahead of the June primary.

Why did LA Public Library cancel its ‘Read Palestine Week’ talk? Critics, including author Jenan Matari, call on the LA library to implement staff training on anti-Palestinian racism.

Why did LA Public Library cancel its ‘Read Palestine Week’ talk?

Critics, including author Jenan Matari, call on the LA library to implement staff training on anti-Palestinian racism.

Where to find affordable fresh food in LA These Los Angeles organizations are working to provide free and low-cost food. They also need volunteers.

Here's where to find affordable fresh food in LA. These Los Angeles organizations are working to provide free and low-cost food. They also need volunteers.
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Some immigrants are now losing CalFresh benefits The loss of public food assistance benefits applies to certain non-citizens, including, asylees, refugees, and victims of trafficking.

Starting today, some immigrants will lose public food assistance benefits.
The loss of public food assistance benefits applies to certain non-citizens, including, asylees, refugees, and victims of trafficking.
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Will the ‘sanitation sweeps’ of the 1984 Olympics haunt LA in 2028? Decades ago, LA’s police forces consulted foreign intelligence agencies to “sanitize” South LA for the Games. Now, as new surveillance centers rise, residents fear history is repeating itself.

Will the ‘sanitation sweeps’ of the 1984 Olympics haunt LA in 2028?

Decades ago, LA’s police forces consulted foreign intelligence agencies to “sanitize” South LA for the Games. Now, as new surveillance centers rise, residents fear history is repeating itself.
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Ankle monitors surveil the every move of those caught up in immigration enforcement Billed as an alternative to incarceration, ankle monitors have become a sentence that follows immigrants post-detention into their kitchens, their jobs, and their children's lives.

Ankle monitors surveil the every move of those caught up in immigration enforcement

Billed as an alternative to incarceration, ankle monitors have become a sentence that follows immigrants post-detention into their kitchens, their jobs, and their children’s lives.

LA Metro board approves K Line extension to West Hollywood Approving the “Pink Line to the Pink Pony Club” extension came after a compromise between elected officials following concerns from residents about tunneling causing damage to homes.

LA Metro board approves K Line extension to West Hollywood

Approving the “Pink Line to the Pink Pony Club” extension came after a compromise between elected officials following concerns from residents about tunneling causing damage to homes.

Who is running for LA City Attorney? Incumbent LA City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto is being challenged by three attorneys: Aida Ashouri, John McKinney, and Marissa Roy.

Who is running for LA City Attorney?

Incumbent LA City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto is being challenged by three attorneys: Aida Ashouri, John McKinney, and Marissa Roy.

5 takeaways from the first mayoral debate of 2026 Three out of the top five candidates showed up to discuss their policy vision on transportation, housing affordability and infrastructure.

There were some technical difficulties last night as people tried to tune in for the first mayoral debate. Lucky for you all, I wrote a summary of the main highlights for @lapublicpress.bsky.social. Stay tuned! I'll be covering this mayoral election cycle. lapublicpress.org/2026/03/la-e...

Five takeaways from the first mayoral debate of 2026 Three out of the top five candidates showed up to discuss their policy vision on transportation, housing affordability and infrastructure.

Five takeaways from the first LA mayoral debate of 2026:
Three out of the top five candidates showed up to discuss their policy vision on transportation, housing affordability and infrastructure.
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LA is in a budget crisis. Here are your candidates for City Controller LA Controller Kenneth Mejia says he wants transparency and accountability on municipal finances. His challenger says he will scrutinize how every public dollar is spent.

LA is in a budget crisis. Here are your candidates for City Controller

LA Controller Kenneth Mejia says he wants transparency and accountability on municipal finances. His challenger says he will scrutinize how every public dollar is spent.

UCLA policies are “hostile” and discriminatory toward Muslim students, civil rights group says A former UCLA student told LA Public Press that Muslim students’ complaints about Islamophobia were ignored or not adequately addressed by administrators.

UCLA policies are “hostile” and discriminatory toward Muslim students, civil rights group says

A former UCLA student told LA Public Press that Muslim students’ complaints about Islamophobia were ignored or not adequately addressed by administrators.

César Chávez’s now-dark legacy looms large across LA The late, disgraced labor leader started out in LA, leaving behind a big mark that will have to be reckoned with.

César Chávez’s now-dark legacy looms large across LA.
The late, disgraced labor leader started out in LA, leaving behind a big mark that will have to be reckoned with.
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