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California youth turned out to vote this 2026 primary
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Soccer fans watch the US Men’s National team practice in Irvine
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High school seniors vote for the first time in South L.A.
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How Cheech Marin helped the ‘Godfather of West Coast graffiti’ break into the art world
A new art exhibition reunites the actor and comedian (and advocate of Chicano art) with Los Angeles graffiti artist Chaz Bojórquez and declares: 'Chicano art is American art.'

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