Here is a brief guide to voting in the 2026 midterm election in Southeast Los Angeles cities. For state-level measures, visit the CalMatters voting guide. Here is a list of

Silver Lake's working-class migrant families face evictions

Deciding your vote should not be so confusing. Here is our coverage on the issues and candidates on the ballot to help you decide your vote for the midterm elections.

Marissa Roy targets housing and wage theft in LA campaign

While ICE operations increase, its federal strategy has been powered by sophisticated surveillance technology that aggregates public and private data, tracks social media and digital activity and captures license plate

Epidemiologists believed that Latinos have often lived longer and healthier lives since the 1980s but recent data points out preventable deaths increasing among Latinos due to mental health, substance use

More than $20 million in CalKIDS Scholarships are available to 40,000 California community college students. Many could receive up to $1,500 to help pay for tuition, books, computers and other

A drop in sales caused by aggressive immigration enforcement operations led José Montañez to close his South Central Los Angeles shoe store, which had become a favorite spot for the

The Central American Voices Film Festival (CAVFF) is a Los Angeles–based film festival taking place this weekend and is dedicated to amplifying the stories, cultures, and creative voices of filmmakers

During the 2024 presidential election, Latino voters played a key role in securing Donald Trump's victory. According to the American Community Media (ACOM), that voting shift prompted predictions of a

As healthcare workforce shortages continue to grow across Los Angeles County, L.A. Care is helping prepare the next generation of Latino physicians committed to serving back in their communities through

Scientific progress has transformed HIV care; however, the epidemic still persists. With more than 39,000 new HIV diagnoses annually in the U.S., there remains a critical gap in connection to

When adults explain rights to young people, it often sounds like a lecture. Young people explaining rights to each other sounds like a conversation. KidsKnowRights is a youth leadership nonprofit

The American Community Media (ACOM) hosted a briefing with policy experts from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) explaining which Medi-Cal services and benefits will continue to be

A group of elected officials and leaders gathered on Tuesday to publicly oppose Proposition 39, the Voter Identification, Citizenship Verification, and Registered Voter List Administration Initiative.

State Assembly leaders say money is why this accountability and oversight bill isn’t moving forward.

Earlier this week, CalOptima Health announced the expansion of its Street Medicine program to four new Orange County cities to help the unhoused with urgent and primary care services.

This year, the nonprofit organization Grand Performances is celebrating 40 years of free performances in Downtown Los Angeles, presenting all forms of art, including music, dance and theater from around

Los Angeles released new homelessness numbers recently and debate is again focusing on whether overall homelessness went up or down. But the numbers raise two more important questions: Are we

Back-to-school season brings a lot of decisions for families, and for many, handing a child their first phone is one of the biggest. Digital safety expert, author and creator Cathy

AI is closing the door on Latino families: the promise of economic mobility is being stripped from first-generation graduates while the workers AI cannot replace face deeper surveillance, exploitation and

The exhibit will present works by 13 photographers, tracing a trajectory of Mexican photography from the late 1920s to the mid-2010s.

After 17 years as the Music and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel is having a farewell celebration with a series of concerts at the Hollywood Bowl.

The California Museum’s new exhibit explores how the state once recruited immigrant labor only to later enforce mass deportations, drawing parallels to current day immigration policies.

Tito Double P, Gerardo Ortiz and Santa Fe Klan headline a historic San Jose debut on August 29th for BelicoFest, one of the biggest Mexican music events.

The Trump administration has revived the public charge rule, dramatically expanding its scope. The rule denies green cards to applicants who use or will use public benefits like Medicaid, housing

Angela, who has been living in the U.S. for more than 20 years, can’t stay silent anymore after seeing the constant ICE raids happening across the country.

Afro-Mexican pride will be on full display in Los Angeles this month as The Ford hosts Afro-Mexican artistry and resilience as part of their Tercera Raíz event.

Gisela Espinoza started her custom jewelry business last year in August after visiting her hometown in Peru and finding the beauty and uniqueness of the pieces. She managed all logistics

Advocates, including labor leader Dolores Huerta, are urging state lawmakers to protect and expand food assistance for vulnerable populations and immigrants.

While Latinos make up 20% of the U.S. total population, they are facing higher rates of obesity and related conditions in which they are still struggling to get treated for.

Sounds of L.A. County is presenting free concerts throughout Los Angeles County parks this summer with local musicians and bands from the neighborhoods.

Elected officials and leaders from the U.S. and Mexico gathered at the Mexican-American Policy Alliance's (MAPA) 2026 Annual Summit, "Thriving Together: Advancing U.S.-Mexico Partnerships for Shared Prosperity,” to address important

The San Bernardino City Council is set to vote on a resolution to apply for a federal grant program to expand policing and surveillance tactics.

When you think about staying hydrated, water is probably the first thing that comes to mind. But did you know that many foods can help keep you hydrated too?

The country’s largest immigrant rights organization, The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), has issued a rare travel advisory this week after reports of increased detainments by the Immigration and

To all the Chapines of Los Angeles, get ready because it's time to celebrate, as the largest Guatemalan festival outside of Guatemala is headed back to L.A. for its annual

Since the massive ICE raids started in mid-2025, Jazmin, a farm worker and a DACA recipient, has lived in fear and anxiety. Her husband is undocumented and her 11-year old

Major changes to Medicaid are expected to impact millions of low-income Americans. During a KFF and States Newsroom briefing, experts discussed how these changes could result in coverage losses, reduced

Besides cost of living, housing costs/affordability and homelessness were also top of mind for voters, a pattern that has remained consistent over the past five years.

Homelessness in the county increased by 3.3% overall, according to the count from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). L.A. County officials said federal and state cuts to funding

A new study revealed that after the massive and uncontrolled raids started in June 2025 that took place in Los Angeles, Latino entrepreneurs have reported financial stress and instability.