Clifford Grant Federal law enforcement officials are preparing for a significant immigration enforcement operation in the Los Angeles area, scheduled to take place before the end of February. This initiative, spearheaded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), aims to target individuals lacking legal status in the United States or those with existing removal orders. The plans … Read more
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has publicly stated that his deputies will not participate in any form of immigration enforcement, a commitment aimed at alleviating fears within local immigrant communities. This announcement follows a surge in anxiety related to immigration raids that have intensified in the early days of the Trump administration. In a video … Read more
Dozens of Head Start programs across the United States, including at least six in California, are currently facing significant delays in accessing federal funding for payroll and operational expenses. This situation arose after the Trump administration announced a temporary freeze on federal aid, causing widespread concern among organizations that rely entirely on government funding to … Read more
Residents of Monterey County are taking legal action against several energy companies following a catastrophic fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant. The incident, which occurred on January 16, involved a lithium-ion battery storage facility that erupted into flames, releasing toxic gases and heavy metals into the surrounding environment. The fire, which lasted four days … Read more
The risk of a significant atmospheric river storm is increasing for Southern California, potentially leading to heavy rainfall and heightened concerns about mudslides and debris flows in areas affected by recent wildfires. The National Weather Service has indicated a 30% chance of experiencing high amounts of rain between February 12 and 15, up from a … Read more
Corey Walker, the last of four individuals charged in the 2020 murder of rapper Pop Smoke, has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and two counts of robbery with firearm and gang enhancements. The 24-year-old entered his plea in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, marking a significant development in a case that has drawn widespread … Read more
Governor Gavin Newsom traveled to Washington this week primarily to secure federal disaster aid for the wildfire recovery efforts in Los Angeles County. However, his visit also aimed to mend his strained relationship with President Trump, who has been a polarizing figure for many Democrats since his presidency began. In a recent interview, Newsom reflected … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated an investigation into KCBS Radio in San Francisco following a controversial broadcast that disclosed the live locations of undercover U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. This incident occurred on January 26, when the host of the "KCBS Radio Weekend News" program shared specific details about the agents’ … Read more
A Los Angeles man, David Pearce, was convicted on Tuesday of two counts of murder and seven counts of sexual assault in connection with the deaths of two women who overdosed at his apartment. The 42-year-old nightlife promoter was arrested in November 2021 after surveillance footage captured him transporting the unconscious bodies of Christy Giles … Read more
President Trump announced his intention to significantly reduce the role of the U.S. Department of Education during a press briefing in the Oval Office on Tuesday. He conveyed to Secretary-Designate Linda McMahon his desire for her to "put yourself out of a job," emphasizing his belief that education should be managed at the state level … Read more
