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Blatant political gerrymandering occurs in cities across the country, many of them run by Democrats. In Los Angeles, a scandal over a racist recording was only the tip of the iceberg.

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For coverage of two of the most troubling and intractable problems facing Southern California — homelessness and racial division — the Los Angeles Times won two Pulitzer Prizes.

Commentary VENICE, Calif.—Over the last few weeks, my mailbox has been inundated with campaign mailers for our local ...

Last week, a recording anonymously posted on the social media site Reddit rocked the Los Angeles City Council.  On the recording, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor President Ron Hererra, City Council President Nury Martinez (District 6), and City Council members Kevin de León (District 14) and Gilbert Cedillo (District 1) can be heard discussing redistricting using crass terms and divisive, racist language.

The leaked LA City Council audio is what a broken system sounds like, says Zocalo commentator Joe Mathews. A citizens’ assembly should replace it instead.

Equal Justice Now will present The 2nd Annual Attorney Benjamin Crump Equal Justice Now Awards Friday, June 10, at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott.

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias has been hailed as a hometown hero by Los Angeles...