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Faith leaders bear witness as migrants make their case in immigration court
Jul 2, 2025 - Us
Across California, clergy leaders are accompanying migrants at their asylum hearings. 'We're there trying to appeal to a higher authority than ICE,' one pastor said.
I covered the L.A. fires in the Palisades. So I had my blood tested for lead
Jul 2, 2025 - Us
The Los Angeles County wildfires unleashed all kinds of contaminants once locked away in paints, plastics and elsewhere. Among the most concerning is lead, so, like hundreds of Angelenos, a reporter who covered the fires got his blood tested.
Los Angeles approves plan to spend nearly $425 million in 'mansion tax' money
Jul 2, 2025 - Us
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved a spending plan for Measure ULA, the so-called mansion tax, directing nearly $425 million into housing and homelessness programs.
Even some Orange County Republicans question Trump sweeps targeting immigrant workers
Jul 2, 2025 - Us
Many Republicans who supported Trump's call to deport undocumented criminals have expressed hesitation about immigration sweeps targeting workers and longtime residents.
California lawmakers struggle to find ways to hit back against Trump immigration raids
Jul 2, 2025 - Us
With Newsom's challenge to Trump in limbo, California politicians are seemingly powerless to fight back, from federal court to the state Legislature.