Clifford Grant

Los Angeles County’s Asian immigrant communities are facing heightened anxiety and uncertainty in light of rumors regarding potential mass deportations under new directives from the Trump administration. Community leaders are responding by organizing "Know Your Rights" training sessions at religious centers and workplaces, providing resources in multiple languages, including Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, and Punjabi, to … Read more

Three members of the notorious Aryan Brotherhood were convicted of racketeering in a federal trial that uncovered a chilling network of orchestrated murders in Los Angeles County, all directed from behind prison walls. The jury in Fresno reached their verdict after three days of deliberation, finding Kenneth Johnson, 63, Francis Clement, 58, and John Stinson, … Read more

Four officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) are currently under investigation for allegedly making racist and sexist comments while interacting with new recruits. The accusations have drawn strong condemnation from Mayor Karen Bass, who described the behavior as “especially outrageous and unacceptable.” The officers involved, which include a lieutenant, a sergeant, and two … Read more

The California Attorney General’s Office has filed felony charges against former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner, following serious allegations of child abuse and illegal possession of firearms. The charges were announced on Friday after the state took over the investigation from the Kern County District Attorney’s office due to a conflict of interest, as the … Read more

In the aftermath of devastating wildfires that recently ravaged Pacific Palisades and Altadena, wildfire experts Stephen Pyne and Jack Cohen have emerged as crucial voices in the conversation surrounding fire management and prevention. Although neither resides in California, both have extensive knowledge of its unique geography, including the notorious Santa Ana winds and the dry, … Read more

Linda McMahon, nominated by President Trump to lead the U.S. Department of Education, made headlines during her confirmation hearing on February 13, 2025, where she expressed her commitment to dismantling the department itself. This proposal raises significant concerns about the future of federal education funding, particularly for California, which relies heavily on these resources for … Read more

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) has taken a significant step in response to the legal fallout from the devastating Palisades fire, approving a three-year, $10 million contract with the prominent law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson. This decision, made by the Board of Water and Power, comes as the utility braces … Read more

An arson suspect has been arrested in Santa Monica for allegedly igniting four separate fires throughout the city earlier this month. Marco Antonio Rubio, a 36-year-old man, was taken into custody after police linked him to the incidents that occurred around 1 p.m. on a Sunday. According to the Santa Monica Police Department, Rubio used … Read more

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck Hayward, California, shortly before 2 p.m. on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). This quake was part of a series of tremors that began earlier in the day, including smaller quakes measuring 2.7, 3.3, and 3.2, all occurring within a span of a few hours. The epicenter of … Read more

In a significant development for high school sports in California, the Los Angeles Times has launched a new initiative aimed at elevating coverage of local athletic events and student-athletes. This move comes as part of a broader effort to enhance the visibility of high school sports, which often receive less attention than their collegiate and … Read more