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Los Angeles TimesThursday, 14 May 2026
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Bass and Becerra lead poll on L.A., governor races
Incumbent mayor may have to face runoff. Former Biden official is gaining momentum.
The paper highlights the scale of the impending labor action by emphasizing the number of workers and the potential systemic impact on educational and medical facilities. It positions the strike as a significant regional disruption rather than an ideological battle.
The University of California system is facing a massive strike from patient transport staff, nursing aides, custodians, and others over wage and healthcare disputes. This comes as regional housing costs balloon and contract negotiations remain deadlocked.
“girding for a strike”
“Institutionally focused and locally protective”
VANCE ALLEGES FRAUD, TARGETS MEDICAID
He says feds will defer $1.3 billion in funds to California, affecting seniors and disabled.
Highlights federal-state friction by focusing on the local impact of deferred funds affecting seniors.
40,000 UC workers are girding for a strike
All schools, hospitals in the system would be hit
Condo market mired in slump
Purchases for first two months of year in L.A. County were lowest since 2005, data show.
Framed as an early indicator of broader regional economic weakness, noting historically low sales.
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