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California’s new crime law fuels arrest surge that hits Black communities hardest
SACRAMENTO — Six months after Proposition 36 took effect, early data shows a rise in arrests with the law disproportionately…
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Fire-impacted businesses get boost from countywide ‘Shop Local’ campaign
LOS ANGELES – A new countywide campaign aims to drive customers back to small businesses still struggling six months after…
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Los Angeles officials condemn federal agents’ MacArthur Park immigration actions
LOS ANGELES – City and county officials escalated their political and legal response to federal immigration enforcement operations on July…
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Los Angeles supervisors to vote on enhanced drug screening at juvenile halls
LOS ANGELES – County supervisors will vote Tuesday on a motion to install airport-style body scanners and expand canine units…
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Fire victims could save $30,000 on rebuilding costs under new county plans
LOS ANGELES – Fire victims could save up to $30,000 on rebuilding costs under new Los Angeles County plans to…
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L.A. County launches ‘Know Your Rights’ campaign as ICE raids hit schools and shopping centers
LOS ANGELES — City and county officials are taking action to combat the tactics of U.S. immigration agents amid ongoing…
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L.A. becomes epicenter of national immigration raids, mass protests and military deployment under Trump
Amid ramped-up deportation efforts under President Trump’s second term, California has become ground zero for immigration raid standoffs. Los Angeles,…
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Practice strikes hit LA as grocery workers fight for new contract
LOS ANGELES — The first negotiations for a new contract for workers at Albertsons, Pavilions, Ralphs and Vons grocery stores…
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Black Freedom Fund shifts from initiative to permanent California institution
SACRAMENTO — The California Black Freedom Fund, previously a five-year, $100-million initiative to ensure that Black power-building and movement-based organizations…
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Rising hate crimes spark California lawmakers to ramp up hearings
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers and state agencies are intensifying efforts to combat the growing prevalence of hate crimes and bias…
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