Clifford Grant Three residents of Sonoma County are taking legal action against the county, claiming that officials have been using drones to invade their privacy. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed the lawsuit on behalf of these residents, arguing that the county’s drone usage violates their rights. The lawsuit alleges that since 2019, Sonoma County has … Read more
In a recent gathering of some of California’s top journalists, the focus was on the critical issues facing the state, including immigration, government accountability, and public health. The event featured several prominent reporters from the Los Angeles Times, each sharing insights from their areas of expertise. Rachel Uranga, who covers immigration, highlighted the ongoing challenges … Read more
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has made a deal with City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson to restore police hiring cuts that were approved last month. This agreement comes after the City Council modified Bass’s budget plan, which was meant to address a $1 billion shortfall. Last Friday, Bass signed the 2025-26 budget, which reduced the … Read more
In a striking parallel to historical cases of sexual violence, the ongoing trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs has highlighted the challenges faced by survivors of abuse. As the trial enters its fourth week, the testimonies reveal a troubling trend: survivors are often put on trial themselves, enduring scrutiny over their actions and responses to trauma. … Read more
Los Angeles has taken a significant step towards improving transportation access to its airport with the grand opening of the LAX/Metro Transit Center. This new facility, located at the intersection of Aviation Boulevard and 96th Street, opened its doors on Friday afternoon, marking a long-awaited connection between the city’s public transit system and Los Angeles … Read more
David Huerta, the president of SEIU California, was injured and detained during an immigration raid in downtown Los Angeles on Friday. This incident has sparked protests and demands for his release from various labor and immigrant rights groups. Huerta, 58, was documenting the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents when he was … Read more
Search efforts have been reduced for a missing woman from Los Angeles who jumped into a river to save her sister in Sequoia National Park. Jomarie Calasanz, 26, was swept away by the fast currents of the Kaweah River on May 25. She had entered the river to rescue her sister, Joanne, who was trying … Read more
The California Department of Justice is stepping in to investigate a shooting involving Los Angeles Police Department officers that resulted in the death of Ronald Gainer Jr., a 35-year-old man. This investigation is part of a state law that allows the attorney general to look into police shootings, especially when unarmed individuals are involved. However, … Read more
Two foreign nationals have been charged with stalking an artist in Los Angeles who has been vocal against Chinese President Xi Jinping. Federal officials announced the charges against Cui Guanghai, 43, from China, and John Miller, 63, a British national living in the U.S. The charges include interstate stalking, conspiracy to commit interstate stalking, smuggling, … Read more
A harmful algae bloom that has plagued Southern California is finally over, but the impact on marine life is still a concern. This bloom was one of the largest and deadliest in the region’s history, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of dolphins and sea lions from Baja California to the Central Coast. Recent reports … Read more
