Trailblazing Latina politician Gloria Molina dies at 74 after cancer battle.

Gloria Molina, a trailblazing politician and activist who was the first Chicana elected to the California Legislature, L.A. City Council, and the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, has died at the age of 74 after battling terminal cancer for three years. Molina was known for championing women and Latinos and breaking barriers throughout her career. City leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass, praised her impact on Los Angeles and the country. Molina's family said they are proud she will be remembered as a "Chicana activist." A public celebration of life will be forthcoming.