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Los Angeles TimesSunday, 12 April 2026
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Pressure grows for Swalwell to exit the race
His gubernatorial campaign collapses with abuse claims, new criminal inquiry.
The paper frames regional demographic shifts as a structural vulnerability, treating the population decline analytically while emphasising the long-term economic and social risks.
Los Angeles County is experiencing ongoing population decline driven by high living costs, out-migration, and lower immigration rates, raising concerns about future tax bases, urban planning, and economic vitality.
“haunt us for decades”
“Regionally focused and analytical”
FALLING POPULATION IMPERILS L.A. COUNTY
The loss, from fewer immigrants, low birth rates, moves to other states, could ‘haunt us for decades’
U.S., Iran hold rare direct talks in Pakistan
Reports on high-level geopolitical negotiations objectively as a significant diplomatic development.
L.A. hot sauce is even hotter
Tapatío has new owners and expansion plans as Ozempic alters flavor cravings.
Explores a local business expansion story tied to shifting dietary trends and corporate acquisition.
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