Latinos are in danger. But they aren’t the only ones
What makes someone suspicious enough to be grabbed by masked federal authorities?Is it a Mexican family eating dinner at a table near a taco truck?Afghan…
Commentary: I’m a U.S. citizen. I’m always going to carry my passport now. Thanks, Supreme Court
My dad’s passport is among his most valuable possessions, a document that not only establishes that he’s a U.S. citizen but holds the story of…
In Texas and California redistricting battles, Latino voters hold the key
Latinos unleashed a political earthquake after voting for Donald Trump, who has long painted the country’s largest minority as an existential threat, in unexpectedly large…
The Supreme Court could give immigration agents broad power to stop and question Latinos
WASHINGTON — This year’s most far-reaching immigration case is likely to decide if immigration agents in Los Angeles are free to stop, question and arrest Latinos they…
Most California voters disapprove of Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, poll shows
Most California voters strongly disapprove of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies and believe that raids in the state have unfairly targeted Latinos, according to…
Will Latinos vote Republican in 2026 midterms? New poll casts doubts
A quarter of Latinos who supported President Donald Trump in the November election are not guaranteed to vote for Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections,…
Chicano punk icons Juanita y Juan keep on rocking for new generations
Punk rock is not the first thing one might associate with a children’s puppet show. But on Sunday morning at the Ford Theater, L.A. punk…
The forgotten godfather of Trump’s scorched earth immigration campaign
He inveighs against illegal immigration in terms more appropriate for a vermin infestation. He wants all people without papers deported immediately, damn the cost. He…
Pixar’s ‘Elio’ is not a political movie, but it feels like one
Floating in the vastness of unknowable space, our miniscule planet contains all of our stories — victories and tragedies orbiting around a dying star. But…
Trump was winning with Latinos. Now, his cruelty is derailing him
The Pew Research Center is one of the most trusted polling firms in the country, especially when it comes to Latinos. Last week, it published…
Asian American leaders urge communities to stand by Latinos, denounce ICE raids
As federal immigration raids continue to upend life in Los Angeles, Asian American leaders are rallying their communities to raise their voices in support of…
Trump’s war on Latinos reaches a new low in abuse of Sen. Alex Padilla
The U.S. population includes an estimated 65.2 million Latinos, nearly a quarter of whom call California home. For over a century, Latinos were absent from…
A guide to Glendale, California: What to do, see and eat
Often overshadowed by its neighbors with glitzier landmarks — namely Burbank and Pasadena — Glendale gets an unfair rap as being suburban and drab. Many…
Commentary: Guess who suddenly has a ‘TACO’ allergy? How a tasty sounding acronym haunts Trump
Guess who suddenly has a “TACO” allergy? President Yuge Taco Salad himself. In the annals of four-letter words and acronyms Donald Trump has long hitched…
Contributor: What Selena’s murder says about our fascination with death
Selena may be long gone from this earth, but in 2025, she is far from absent. Her face and signature appear on countless products, ranging…
Selena’s legacy is still relevant 30 years after her death
I still remember exactly where I was when I found out that Selena Quintanilla-Pérez had been murdered.I was 9, a fourth-grader in south Texas, sitting…
Maná announces North American ‘Vivir Sin Aire’ tour
Following its historic nomination to the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Maná has announced a new North American tour, Vivir Sin Aire, which…
Why California’s Latinos are so politically divided
In 1998, four Latino Republicans were elected to the California Legislature. As the press secretary for a Republican legislative leader, I convened a news conference…
Republican Latinos are on the rise. This legislative caucus is just one sign
On election day last year, a conversation with family members confirmed Suzette Martinez Valladares’ hunch that Latino Republicans were about to shock California. “I swear…
California Republican lawmakers create their own Latino caucus
SACRAMENTO — Republican lawmakers, excluded from the Democratic-led California Latino Legislative Caucus, have taken matters into their own hands.Nine Latino GOP legislators have created the California Hispanic…