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Villaraigosa pick shows importance of Latinos in election (Video)

Villaraigosa pick shows importance of Latinos in election (Video) A sign of how crucial the Latino vote will be in the upcoming presidential election, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has been tapped as the chairman of the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

Latino stars mourn Whitney Houston (Video)

Latino stars mourn Whitney Houston (Video) Whitney Houston's death sent shockwaves through the Social Media landscape, with some of Hollywood's biggest Latino stars taking to Twitter to express their disbelief, sadness, and admiration.

California to ban police from towing cars of unlicensed drivers

California to ban police from towing cars of unlicensed drivers On Jan. 1 a new law takes effect in California that prohibits police from impounding cars at sobriety checkpoints if a motorist's only offense is being an unlicensed driver.

Latino bishops: Undocumented immigrants are not criminals

Latino bishops: Undocumented immigrants are not criminals The archbishop of Los Angeles is among a group of Latino bishops who have called for undocumented immigrants to be seen as a "revitalizing force" -- instead of as criminals.

How immigrants will help reshape the future wealth of Los Angeles

How immigrants will help reshape the future wealth of Los Angeles A new report from the California Community Foundation points to what some might find an unexpected driver of wealth in the Los Angeles region: entrepreneurial immigrants.

UCLA study: John & Ken radio show plagued by anti-Latino hate speech

UCLA study: John & Ken radio show plagued by anti-Latino hate speech ​A UCLA study of broadcast hate speech, including a look at L.A.'s controversial John & Ken Show, found that two thirds of hateful statements analyzed targeted undocumented immigrants "and Latinos."

Occupy LA gains momentum, Latinos join forces

Occupy LA gains momentum, Latinos join forces Occupy Los Angeles, the local affiliate of Occupy Wall Street continues to gain momentum, as unionized workers and several immigrant rights groups have formally joined forces with the movement.

ACLU files suit over alleged racial profiling of Latino students (Video)

ACLU files suit over alleged racial profiling of Latino students (Video) The civil rights group alleges that about 55 Latino students at Glendale's Hoover High School were illegally detained, searched and interrogated.

L.A. County rejects bid for second Latino-majority district

L.A. County rejects bid for second Latino-majority district Supervisors, split on the issue, approve a redistricting map that leaves lines largely unchanged, protecting incumbents. But the move sets the stage for a costly legal battle.

Fair representation for Latinos ensures civil rights for all

Fair representation for Latinos ensures civil rights for all On Tuesday, September 27, when the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors votes to redraw county lines, we will show California and the nation whether we have learned from past mistakes or are determined to repeat them. At issue is whether the Supervisors will make voting-age Latinos the majority in two of the county's five districts, not just one.

L.A. Council President Eric Garcetti announces bid for mayor

L.A. Council President Eric Garcetti announces bid for mayor Garcetti, the son of former L.A. County Dist. Atty. Gil Garcetti, is the only high-profile Latino in the race to succeed Antonio Villaraigosa in the 2013 citywide election.

Student interns for US House’s first Latina

Student interns for US House’s first Latina Arturo Enrique Montoya a Cal State Long Beach student, spent his hot summer days interning for Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, the first Latina elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and serving California's 34th district.

California dreaming: Will the state give scholarships to its undocumented youth?

California dreaming: Will the state give scholarships to its undocumented youth? A bill being dubbed the second round of the California Dream Act would allow undocumented students to receive state-funded scholarships that draw from a larger and more reliable pool of money. It could double the number of undocumented students who attend college, according to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles.

Fighting the firings

Fighting the firings After years of ‘silent raids’ and federal workplace audits, unions and community allies are going on the offensive.

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