A series diving into Latino politics in L.A.
For Latinos in L.A., the road to political power has been full of trials and triumphs. From the Eastside to the Valley to South L.A. to Southeast L.A. County, columnist Gustavo Arellano dives into the key moments and players.
In the cradle of Latino political power, rivalries are downright biblical. Friends turn into enemies and enemies become friends, among politicians and pretenders.
Alex Padilla was a 22-year-old managing his first election campaign when advisors issued a challenge: Make sure the kickoff party for your guy has at least 100 guests.
For the first time in generations, a Latino has a good chance of being elected in South L.A. The candidates are focusing on who can bridge Black and Latino voices.
In Southeast L.A. County, a new generation of politicians is pushing back against the region’s doom-loop reputation by trying something new: working together.
Connections among Latino politicians in Los Angeles can get confusing. We attempt to decipher the oldest political trees: the Eastside and the San Fernando Valley.
A four-part series by Times columnist Gustavo Arellano dives into the history of Latino political power in Los Angeles.
