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LA’s District 9 won’t have a Black councilmember for the first time in 60 years
Some Black voters are anxious over the demographic shift, while other voters say they're most interested in supporting a candidate who listens and gets things done.
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LA's wildfires: Your recovery guide
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The rush to wipe out César Chávez’s name from public spaces
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LAUSD board members call to rename schools honoring César Chávez
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