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Paola Ramos on The Rise of the Latino Far Right
Latino voters in the U.S. overwhelmingly support Democratic causes and candidates. But in recent years, polls show that Latinos have been shifting to…
1 year, 7 months ago
Oakland Fans Say Goodbye to A’s Baseball During Final Home Games In the Coliseum
The day many Bay Area baseball fans have dreaded for years is finally upon us: Thursday will be the final A’s game at the Oakland Coliseum. The team …
1 year, 7 months ago
Election 2024: California Proposition 36 Would Increase Penalties for Theft and Drug Offenses
We take a deep dive into Proposition 36 on California’s November ballot. The measure would impose harsher penalties on some theft and drug possession…
1 year, 7 months ago
How Should Progressive Cities Face their Urban Crises?
The 2020 elections brought in a wave of progressive politicians from mayors to district attorneys. But many of those leaders were subjected to recall…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Best Movies Starring…Los Angeles
Lots of movies are filmed in Los Angeles, but only a relative few give a leading role to the city itself. Yet a new series at Berkeley’s Pacific Film…
1 year, 7 months ago
What Do Rituals Mean to You?
On the surface, a ritual is simply an act that carries a special meaning. It can be as ordinary as saying a blessing before a meal or as elaborate as…
1 year, 7 months ago
Have You Tried The ‘No-Buy Challenge?’
More Americans in 2024 are taking on a ‘no-buy challenge,’ according to the Associated Press. They’re pledging for at least a year to purchase only e…
1 year, 7 months ago
Should Students be Allowed Cell Phones in School?
California’s public schools will be required to restrict cell phone use on campuses by 2026, under a bill awaiting Governor Newsom’s signature. Many …
1 year, 7 months ago
What to Expect From the Rest of Wildfire Season…And How to Stay Safe
Thanks to cooler weather, firefighters are making progress this week on three major Southern California wildfires. But the Airport, Line and Bridge f…
1 year, 7 months ago
California’s Brutal Underground Market for Puppies Exposed in L.A. Times Investigation
After California made it illegal for pet stores to sell puppies in 2019, a vast underground market developed supplied by breeders in the Midwest that…
1 year, 7 months ago