Los Angeles Public Press

10/31/2025

Proposition 50 asks voters to approve redrawing congressional districts to advantage Democrats in next year’s midterm elections.
Under Proposition 50 redistricting would return to the independent commission in 2031. See how it directly affects voters here.

The controversial Proposition would advantage Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections. How it affects your representation depends on where you live.

10/31/2025

15 ways for kids and families to safely celebrate Halloween in LA:
Trick-or-treat maps, haunted houses and other fun and safe Halloween events.

Safety and logistics are usually top-of-mind when it comes to trick-or-treating or otherwise celebrating Halloween with children. And safety is likely an

10/29/2025

A Pasadena man had a heart attack from fear of ICE. Then he self-deported to Mexico.

Trump’s immigration crackdown is leading some longtime residents to flee the country. They leave behind fractured communities and grieving loved ones.

Trump’s immigration crackdown is leading some longtime residents to flee the country. They leave behind fractured communities and grieving loved ones.

10/29/2025

Hurricane Melissa barreled into Jamaica on Tuesday as the strongest storm to ever hit the island nation, and it left a path of destruction. Local officials there report widespread flooding, power outages and significant damage to buildings including homes, schools and hospitals.

Los Angeles and the nation are mobilizing to help offset the devastation. If you’re looking for places to donate, swipe through for a few options.

10/28/2025

Backyards farms and community gardens are playing an important role in keeping LA fed.👨‍🌾

Compton Community Garden and SOW collective provide free produce to the neighborhoods they serve and Crop Swap LA has a grocery subscription service that provides locally grown and harvested produce for 70 members. All three of these gardens also utilize their time and spaces to teach people how to grow their own food.

Read the full article by Phoenix Tso () via the link in the bio or go to LAPublicPress.org.
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10/28/2025

Nory and her mother were deported together. Then she was orphaned.

Estela’s death at 45 followed her rapid deportation, leaving her teenage daughter to navigate a new life in Guatemala on her own — afraid of the same gang violence her mother originally fled.

Estela’s death at 45 followed her rapid deportation, leaving her teenage daughter to navigate a new life in Guatemala on her own — afraid of the same gang violence her mother originally fled.

10/27/2025

Prop 50 is about who gets power — and how we decide who gets it. 👀

Every ten years, after the census, the map of political power gets redrawn. But some states aren’t waiting. Texas redrew its map six years early to lock in GOP control of the House.

Now CA is asking: should we match that energy?

Prop 50 would let the CA Legislature redraw congressional lines early, starting in 2026 — 6 years before the next census.

Supporters call it leveling the playing field. Opponents say it’s getting rid of the system voters built.

This isn’t just about districts on a map. It’s about who represents you — and who gets left out.

Election Day is November 4th. You can find out where to drop your ballot or your nearest polling place at lavote.gov.

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10/25/2025

Vote centers are open today, LA! 🗳️🗓️ Make sure your voice is heard this year — get to the polls! 👏

Forgot to register? Don't worry. You can still register and vote in-person through Same Day Voter Registration!

Do you have any questions regarding the upcoming Statewide Special Election? 🧐 Let us know below, and head to the link in our bio to read more on Prop 50!

10/24/2025

LA mourns Kent Wong, labor organizer who shaped immigrant worker protections. Wong died on October 8 at the age of 69.

Wong died on October 8 at the age of 69.

10/24/2025

300 people packed LA’s Los Globos for le***an oil wrestling. Here’s what happened:

As le***an bars disappear across the Los Angeles area, nights like these are filling the void with unapologetic q***r joy.

10/24/2025

Here's how an LA le***an librarian helped declassify homosexuality — The American Psychiatric Association finally declassified homosexuality as a mental illness in 1973.

The American Psychiatric Association finally declassified homosexuality as a mental illness in 1973. The American Psychiatric Association finally declassified homosexuality as a mental illness in 1973, three years after Carolyn Weathers and other activists with the Gay Liberation Front staged a prot...

10/24/2025

Life may seem a bit scary these days so take a moment this weekend to unwind and find community at one of the FREE events in this week's spooky Friday Flyer Drop.🎃🍂
We have outdoor nature events, dia de los mu***os kick offs, Halloween parties and more!
As usual all events included are completely FREE to attend and open to most community members. 💕✨️
For more details on each event visit the accounts tagged on each flyer.
Have a gorgeous fall weekend LA, we love you 🤗 💖