LOS ANGELES — One month after being handcuffed at a Department of Homeland Security press conference, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla has introduced a new immigration […]
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As immigration raids continue, who’s in charge of Los Angeles?
“This is the federal seizure of power,” according to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who emphasizes that the Trump administration has federalized the National Guard, […]
L.A. Mayor Bass launches cash assistance program for families affected by immigration raids
LOS ANGELES — Immigrant families impacted by ongoing immigration raids will receive a free cash card under a new program announced last week by Mayor […]
L.A. County residents urged to share deputy gang experiences in online survey
LOS ANGELES — Area residents can share their knowledge of corrupt sheriff deputies as part of a new outreach initiative sponsored by the county sheriff’s […]
Los Angeles homelessness prevention program shows mixed results in early study
LOS ANGELES – A program designed to prevent homelessness in LA County reduced participants’ likelihood of entering shelters by 71% compared to eligible people who […]
L.A. County Public Defender’s Office wins national awards for homeless outreach and art programs
LOS ANGELES – The county public defender’s office received two Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing programs that provide legal services […]
L.A. protests planned for John Lewis Day of Action on July 17
LOS ANGELES – More than 20 events across the county will join the fifth annual “Good Trouble Lives On” John Lewis National Day of Action […]
Three-fourths of California Black voters say democracy is ‘under attack’: poll
BERKELEY — Black voters in California are sounding the strongest alarm about threats to American democracy, with three-quarters saying the nation’s democratic institutions are under […]
ACLU Southern California names new executive director as civil rights cases surge
LOS ANGELES — Human rights advocate Chandra S. Bhatnagar has been named executive director of the ACLU of Southern California, becoming just the third head […]
Whittier’s Dutra takes the helm as Metro gears up for Olympics, World Cup
LOS ANGELES — Whittier City Councilman Fernando Dutra received the board gavel from county Supervisor Janice Hahn July 9 during the annual Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s […]