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Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

The rise and stumbles of the San Fernando Valley Latino political machine

Alex Padilla and Tony Cárdenas, both sons of Mexican immigrants from the San Fernando Valley, teamed up early in their careers to represent their community in politics.
Their successful collaboration in an assembly race marked the beginning of a political journey that led Cárdenas to becoming a congressman and Padilla to becoming California's first Latino U.S. senator. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

A new dawn for Latino politicians in L.A. County's 'corridor of corruption'

Sordid past of political corruption in Southeast Los Angeles County with predominantly Latino officials in cities like Bell and Vernon.
Potential shift towards positive change and a focus on restoring faith in government among Latino officials in Southeast Los Angeles County. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

Column: 'This Fool' got L.A. Latinos right. Who's to blame for its cancellation?

The lack of diversity in Hollywood affects Latinos as well as Black artists.
Despite some progress, Latinos are still underrepresented in Hollywood. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
6 months ago
California

Madera County's first Latino supervisor dies at 94. His impact was 'more than people realize'

Jesse Lopez was the first Latino elected to the Madera County Board of Supervisors in 1982.
Lopez was a respected community leader in Madera County's District 4. [ more ]
The Mercury News
1 week ago
Media industry

Leaders, students lament lagging Latino representation in news media

Local Latino journalists face a lack of representation in news industry despite a significant Latino population in the Bay Area. [ more ]
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