L.A. council districts could be radically reshaped by state probe
Three years ago, a prominent Latino civil rights organization proposed a plan to significantly redraw Los Angeles City Council district boundaries to strengthen the Latino voting power. The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund wanted to ensure that eight of the council’s 15 districts had a large voting-age Latino population. MALDEF’s proposal, submitted during […]
The real problem with L.A. Latino politics isn’t City Council boundaries
It’s been almost two years since secretly recorded conversations between Los Angeles political figures rocked City Hall, but what has really changed? Indeed, then-City Council President Nury Martinez, who despised Oaxacans and called black boys monkeys, resigned and distanced himself from politics. However, Gil Cedillo, who claimed in a recording that the three City Council […]
State attorney general wants L.A. to redraw council districts, confidential document says
California Atty. General Rob Bonta begins pressuring Los Angeles' political leaders to sign a legal agreement forcing new boundaries to be drawn for the city's 15 congressional districts. It's a dramatic step that could send shockwaves through City Hall. A draft legal document prepared by Mr. Bonta's office, a copy of which was reviewed by […]
Seven Flagstaff City Council candidates participate in forum hosted by Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce | Local News
With an opportunity to come together approximately 40 days before the election, seven Flagstaff City Council candidates participated in the 2024 City Council Candidate Forum hosted by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. The six candidates officially listed on the ballot and one officially recognized write-in candidate gathered Wednesday night at the Little America Hotel […]
Flagstaff City Council, Coconino County Board of Supervisors hear update to Flagstaff Regional Plan | Local News
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NYC Council Democrats Silent On Anti-Sanctuary Bill As Migrant Crime Hits Headlines
Despite growing calls from local police and the mayor to repeal New York City's sanctuary laws amid a horrific wave of immigration-related crimes, liberal Democrats on the City Council ignored requests for comment on a bill that would do just that. The Common Sense Caucus, a bipartisan group of nine New York City Council members, […]
L.A. City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson is the new council president
During his time as a community activist in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council Member Marqueece Harris Dawson witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by the crack cocaine epidemic and the economic impact following the 1992 Los Angeles riots. His involvement in politics was inspired by his work in South Los Angeles, where he grew […]
Santa Cruz County’s Council on Aging offers free programs to help seniors
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Ariz. (KGUN) — For seniors, maintaining their mental health is just as important as maintaining their physical health. Nogales Senior Center promotes physical and mental health through free activities every week of the year. The address is 125 E. Madison St., Nogales, Ariz. One of the most popular services is the free […]
Hamas-Linked Individual Entered Executive Office Building, Met With National Security Council
According to a report by the Washington Examiner, President Joe Biden's National Security Council (NSC) hosted a representative from Rahma Worldwide, a medical non-profit organization that has worked with Hamas on multiple occasions. According to the Examiner, the NSC met with Rahma Worldwide CEO Shadi Zaza and other Syrian-American community leaders at the Eisenhower Executive […]
Council to vote on Yuma Fire Department and Arizona Western College agreement.
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma City Council approved a continuity agreement between the Yuma Fire Department and Arizona Western University to help mentor, educate and develop upcoming paramedics. The agreement, which has been in place since the 1980s, allows the fire department to send prospective officers to local colleges to earn their EMT […]
