Residents of west Altadena are still reeling from the devastating firestorm that swept through their community in January. Many feel they were let down not just by the fire but also by the delayed evacuation alerts that came too late for many to escape safely. The Eaton fire claimed 18 lives, and nearly all the … Read more
A legal organization co-founded by Stephen Miller, who was a key figure in the Trump administration’s immigration policies, has filed a civil rights complaint against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The complaint was submitted to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Monday and alleges that the Dodgers engaged in unlawful discrimination while promoting diversity and … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs recently faced a federal trial that ended with mixed results for the music mogul. While a jury found him guilty of transporting individuals for prostitution, they cleared him of more severe charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering, which could have led to a life sentence. The trial, which attracted significant public attention, … Read more
A 29-year-old activist from Boyle Heights has been indicted by a federal grand jury for his role in protests against the Trump administration’s immigration raids. Alejandro Orellana, a member of the community organization Centro CSO, faces serious charges including conspiracy and aiding civil disorder. The indictment states that on June 9, Orellana and two others … Read more
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is standing firm against President Trump’s recent criticisms and actions aimed at the city. In a press conference held at City Hall, Bass expressed her determination to protect the city from what she described as an "all-out assault" by the federal government regarding immigration issues. This comes in response to … Read more
The University of California (UC) has decided to prohibit student governments and other university groups from boycotting Israel. This move comes after a directive from the Trump administration, which stated that institutions involved in such boycotts would risk losing federal medical and science research funding. UC President Michael Drake informed campus leaders in a letter … Read more
California Highway Patrol Officer Miguel Cano tragically lost his life early Wednesday morning while on duty. The 34-year-old officer was driving back to the West L.A. CHP Office with a partner after making an arrest when he suddenly reported feeling unwell. Just moments later, Cano lost control of his patrol vehicle and crashed into a … Read more
An Israeli drone strike near Beirut has resulted in at least one death and three injuries, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health. This incident marks a significant breach of the ceasefire that has been in place between Israel and Lebanon. The attack occurred on Thursday, targeting a vehicle on a busy highway in … Read more
Chelsea is set to face Palmeiras in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup. This exciting match will take place on Friday, July 4, at 9 PM local time at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For fans who want to catch all the action, Al Jazeera Sport will provide live commentary starting at … Read more
The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, surpassing expectations and showing a stable labor market amid ongoing economic uncertainty linked to President Donald Trump’s policies. The Department of Labor released these figures on Thursday, a day earlier than usual due to the upcoming Independence Day holiday. The unemployment rate dipped slightly from May, down … Read more
