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LA San Fernando Valley students are walking out of school to protest ICE raids. Students from more than 100 schools are expected to participate on Friday morning.
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LA San Fernando Valley students are walking out of school to protest ICE raids
Students from more than 100 schools are expected to participate on Friday morning.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:55 AM
LA San Fernando Valley students are walking out of school to protest ICE raids. Students from more than 100 schools are expected to participate on Friday morning.
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Protesters Turn to Economic Disruption to Fight ICE
A nationwide shutdown, inspired by a one-day general strike in response to the killings of two US citizens in Minneapolis last month, shows the evolving tactics of groups from Minnesota to LA mobilizing against Trump’s immigration agenda.
A nationwide shutdown, inspired by a one-day general strike in response to the killings of two US citizens in Minneapolis last month, shows the evolving tactics of groups from Minnesota to LA mobilizing against Trump’s immigration agenda.
Protesters Turn to Economic Disruption to Fight ICE
A nationwide shutdown, inspired by a one-day general strike in response to the killings of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis last month, shows the evolving tactics of groups from Minnesota to Los Angel...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Protesters Turn to Economic Disruption to Fight ICE
A nationwide shutdown, inspired by a one-day general strike in response to the killings of two US citizens in Minneapolis last month, shows the evolving tactics of groups from Minnesota to LA mobilizing against Trump’s immigration agenda.
A nationwide shutdown, inspired by a one-day general strike in response to the killings of two US citizens in Minneapolis last month, shows the evolving tactics of groups from Minnesota to LA mobilizing against Trump’s immigration agenda.
LA County leaders want to make it harder to evict tenants targeted by ICE. But they can’t agree on how
The Board of Supervisors passed a motion to raise the rent debt threshold in unincorporated areas and could extend protections countywide.
The Board of Supervisors passed a motion to raise the rent debt threshold in unincorporated areas and could extend protections countywide.
LA County leaders want to make it harder to evict tenants targeted by ICE. But they can’t agree on how
The Board of Supervisors passed a motion to raise the rent debt threshold in unincorporated areas and could extend protections countywide.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:21 PM
LA County leaders want to make it harder to evict tenants targeted by ICE. But they can’t agree on how
The Board of Supervisors passed a motion to raise the rent debt threshold in unincorporated areas and could extend protections countywide.
The Board of Supervisors passed a motion to raise the rent debt threshold in unincorporated areas and could extend protections countywide.
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For my latest story, I spoke to LA residents about what safety means to them after recent ICE shootings in their communities, and what they think elected officials should do to hold federal agents accountable locally as other DHS shootings dominate national headlines.
After ICE shootings in LA, residents want accountability for agents, safety for neighbors.
Residents say they’ll feel safe when ICE agents face consequences for violence and operate under stricter standards when opening fire in LA neighborhoods.
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Residents say they’ll feel safe when ICE agents face consequences for violence and operate under stricter standards when opening fire in LA neighborhoods.
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After ICE shootings in LA, residents want accountability for agents, safety for neighbors
Residents say they’ll feel safe when ICE agents face consequences for violence and operate under stricter standards when opening fire in LA neighborhoods.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:27 AM
For my latest story, I spoke to LA residents about what safety means to them after recent ICE shootings in their communities, and what they think elected officials should do to hold federal agents accountable locally as other DHS shootings dominate national headlines.
After ICE shootings in LA, residents want accountability for agents, safety for neighbors.
Residents say they’ll feel safe when ICE agents face consequences for violence and operate under stricter standards when opening fire in LA neighborhoods.
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Residents say they’ll feel safe when ICE agents face consequences for violence and operate under stricter standards when opening fire in LA neighborhoods.
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After ICE shootings in LA, residents want accountability for agents, safety for neighbors
Residents say they’ll feel safe when ICE agents face consequences for violence and operate under stricter standards when opening fire in LA neighborhoods.
lapublicpress.org
February 3, 2026 at 12:57 AM
After ICE shootings in LA, residents want accountability for agents, safety for neighbors.
Residents say they’ll feel safe when ICE agents face consequences for violence and operate under stricter standards when opening fire in LA neighborhoods.
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Residents say they’ll feel safe when ICE agents face consequences for violence and operate under stricter standards when opening fire in LA neighborhoods.
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Amid Climate Crisis, Insurers’ Increased Use of AI Raises Concern For LA Policyholders
States and consumers accuse insurance giants of using technology to slow payouts and drop homeowners.
States and consumers accuse insurance giants of using technology to slow payouts and drop homeowners.
Amid Climate Crisis, Insurers’ Increased Use of AI Raises Concern For LA Policyholders
States and consumers accuse insurance giants of using technology to slow payouts and drop homeowners.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Amid Climate Crisis, Insurers’ Increased Use of AI Raises Concern For LA Policyholders
States and consumers accuse insurance giants of using technology to slow payouts and drop homeowners.
States and consumers accuse insurance giants of using technology to slow payouts and drop homeowners.
We will not be intimidated.
The federal arrest of two journalists defies the First Amendment.
The federal arrest of two journalists defies the First Amendment.
We will not be intimidated.
The federal arrest of two journalists defies the First Amendment.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:17 PM
We will not be intimidated.
The federal arrest of two journalists defies the First Amendment.
The federal arrest of two journalists defies the First Amendment.
These LA businesses are closing in solidarity with the nationwide anti-ICE strike:
From bakeries to bars, businesses are denouncing the increase in violent federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and LA.
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From bakeries to bars, businesses are denouncing the increase in violent federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and LA.
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These LA businesses are closing in solidarity with the nationwide anti-ICE strike
From bakeries to bars, businesses are denouncing the increase in violent federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and LA.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:21 AM
These LA businesses are closing in solidarity with the nationwide anti-ICE strike:
From bakeries to bars, businesses are denouncing the increase in violent federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and LA.
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From bakeries to bars, businesses are denouncing the increase in violent federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and LA.
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LA residents protest new battery storage facility, fearing fire risk and a link to AI data centers
The City of Industry has invited commercial and industrial development for decades. But locals said there’s a lack of transparency around the impacts of environmental pollution.
The City of Industry has invited commercial and industrial development for decades. But locals said there’s a lack of transparency around the impacts of environmental pollution.
LA residents protest new battery storage facility, fearing fire risk and a link to AI data centers
The City of Industry has invited commercial and industrial development for decades. But locals said there’s a lack of transparency around the impacts of environmental pollution.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:38 PM
LA residents protest new battery storage facility, fearing fire risk and a link to AI data centers
The City of Industry has invited commercial and industrial development for decades. But locals said there’s a lack of transparency around the impacts of environmental pollution.
The City of Industry has invited commercial and industrial development for decades. But locals said there’s a lack of transparency around the impacts of environmental pollution.
LA and other CA cities just saw their lowest homicide rates in decades. It’s not clear why
Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows across the state.
Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows across the state.
LA and other CA cities just saw their lowest homicide rates in decades. It's not clear why
Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows across the state.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:49 PM
LA and other CA cities just saw their lowest homicide rates in decades. It’s not clear why
Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows across the state.
Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows across the state.
Can’t protest? Here are other ways to get involved in LA
There are lots of other ways to make a difference during Los Angeles ICE raids. “We need you, the people, to stand with immigrants.”
There are lots of other ways to make a difference during Los Angeles ICE raids. “We need you, the people, to stand with immigrants.”
Can’t protest? Here are other ways to get involved in LA
There are lots of other ways to make a difference during Los Angeles ICE raids. “We need you, the people, to stand with immigrants.”
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January 27, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Can’t protest? Here are other ways to get involved in LA
There are lots of other ways to make a difference during Los Angeles ICE raids. “We need you, the people, to stand with immigrants.”
There are lots of other ways to make a difference during Los Angeles ICE raids. “We need you, the people, to stand with immigrants.”
If you live in California, you can now tell data brokers to delete your personal information. Here’s how to do it
A new law service called DROP could help curb spam phone calls and emails.
A new law service called DROP could help curb spam phone calls and emails.
If you live in California you can now tell data brokers to delete your personal information. Here’s how to do it
A new law service called DROP could help curb spam phone calls and emails.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:12 PM
If you live in California, you can now tell data brokers to delete your personal information. Here’s how to do it
A new law service called DROP could help curb spam phone calls and emails.
A new law service called DROP could help curb spam phone calls and emails.
With one vote today, LA elected officials moved the region closer to realizing a 40-year dream of a public transit line operating between the San Fernando Valley and the Westside.
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LA Metro approves preliminary design for $24 billion subway from the Valley to the Westside
Once the transit line is operational, the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project would ferry San Fernando Valley residents to the Westside in 10 minutes
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January 23, 2026 at 1:46 AM
With one vote today, LA elected officials moved the region closer to realizing a 40-year dream of a public transit line operating between the San Fernando Valley and the Westside.
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Federal agents descended on a quiet Willowbrook block shortly after 7 a.m., startling residents in the unincorporated Los Angeles community.
January 22, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Federal agents descended on a quiet Willowbrook block shortly after 7 a.m., startling residents in the unincorporated Los Angeles community.
Nearly one person died every week in LA County jail custody last year
Deaths jumped 44% from 2024 to 2025 as Proposition 36 brought an older, sicker population into already crowded facilities the county promised to reform.
Deaths jumped 44% from 2024 to 2025 as Proposition 36 brought an older, sicker population into already crowded facilities the county promised to reform.
Nearly one person died every week in LA County jail custody last year
Deaths jumped 44% from 2024 to 2025 as Proposition 36 brought an older, sicker population into already crowded facilities the county promised to reform. Deaths jumped 44% from 2024 to 2025 as Proposit...
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January 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Nearly one person died every week in LA County jail custody last year
Deaths jumped 44% from 2024 to 2025 as Proposition 36 brought an older, sicker population into already crowded facilities the county promised to reform.
Deaths jumped 44% from 2024 to 2025 as Proposition 36 brought an older, sicker population into already crowded facilities the county promised to reform.
As Altadena’s trees fell, so did the roots of a Black LA neighborhood
Once known for its trees and community, Altadena is now a test of who – and what – gets to return from disaster.
Once known for its trees and community, Altadena is now a test of who – and what – gets to return from disaster.
As Altadena’s trees fell, so did the roots of a Black LA neighborhood
Once known for its trees and community, Altadena is now a test of who – and what – gets to return from disaster.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
As Altadena’s trees fell, so did the roots of a Black LA neighborhood
Once known for its trees and community, Altadena is now a test of who – and what – gets to return from disaster.
Once known for its trees and community, Altadena is now a test of who – and what – gets to return from disaster.
A data center boom is coming to the San Gabriel Valley. Residents had no idea
LA County residents are being blindsided by proposals that may drain massive amounts of electricity and water. In Monterey Park, a single facility would use more power than the entire city.
LA County residents are being blindsided by proposals that may drain massive amounts of electricity and water. In Monterey Park, a single facility would use more power than the entire city.
A data center boom is coming to the San Gabriel Valley. Residents had no idea
LA County residents are being blindsided by proposals that may drain massive amounts of electricity and water. In Monterey Park, a single facility would use more power than the entire city.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:10 PM
A data center boom is coming to the San Gabriel Valley. Residents had no idea
LA County residents are being blindsided by proposals that may drain massive amounts of electricity and water. In Monterey Park, a single facility would use more power than the entire city.
LA County residents are being blindsided by proposals that may drain massive amounts of electricity and water. In Monterey Park, a single facility would use more power than the entire city.
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My latest report for LA Public Press looks at solutions to declining enrollment in LA schools and asks what officials can be doing to make immigrant families safer.
LAUSD enrollment is dropping. Here’s what staff say students need to get back in classrooms.
ICE raids haven’t stopped and educators say schools need more attendance counselors, mental health and legal training.
ICE raids haven’t stopped and educators say schools need more attendance counselors, mental health and legal training.
LAUSD enrollment is dropping. Here’s what staff say students need to get back in classrooms.
ICE raids haven't stopped and educators say schools need more attendance counselors, mental health and legal training.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:59 PM
My latest report for LA Public Press looks at solutions to declining enrollment in LA schools and asks what officials can be doing to make immigrant families safer.
LAUSD enrollment is dropping. Here’s what staff say students need to get back in classrooms.
ICE raids haven’t stopped and educators say schools need more attendance counselors, mental health and legal training.
ICE raids haven’t stopped and educators say schools need more attendance counselors, mental health and legal training.
LAUSD enrollment is dropping. Here’s what staff say students need to get back in classrooms.
ICE raids haven't stopped and educators say schools need more attendance counselors, mental health and legal training.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:50 PM
LAUSD enrollment is dropping. Here’s what staff say students need to get back in classrooms.
ICE raids haven’t stopped and educators say schools need more attendance counselors, mental health and legal training.
ICE raids haven’t stopped and educators say schools need more attendance counselors, mental health and legal training.
LA County’s mask ordinance is now in effect, but who’s enforcing it against ICE?
The Jan. 8 ordinance aims to increase transparency during enforcement encounters, but law enforcement and LA officials are declining to enforce it.
The Jan. 8 ordinance aims to increase transparency during enforcement encounters, but law enforcement and LA officials are declining to enforce it.
LA County’s mask ordinance is now in effect, but who’s enforcing it against ICE?
The Jan. 8 ordinance aims to increase transparency during enforcement encounters, but law enforcement and LA officials are declining to enforce it.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:57 PM
LA County’s mask ordinance is now in effect, but who’s enforcing it against ICE?
The Jan. 8 ordinance aims to increase transparency during enforcement encounters, but law enforcement and LA officials are declining to enforce it.
The Jan. 8 ordinance aims to increase transparency during enforcement encounters, but law enforcement and LA officials are declining to enforce it.
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SBLA catches up with @lapublicpress.bsky.social reporter Phoenix Tso to discuss the aftermath of the Altadena fire la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/09/s...
January 9, 2026 at 10:25 PM
SBLA catches up with @lapublicpress.bsky.social reporter Phoenix Tso to discuss the aftermath of the Altadena fire la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/09/s...
New year, new you? Here’s where to donate the stuff you don’t need to your LA neighbors
Donate lightly used clothing and other household items to your neighbors in need this year.
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Donate lightly used clothing and other household items to your neighbors in need this year.
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New year, new you? Here’s where to donate the stuff you don’t need to your LA neighbors
Donate lightly used clothing and other household items to your neighbors in need this year.
lapublicpress.org
January 9, 2026 at 8:50 PM
New year, new you? Here’s where to donate the stuff you don’t need to your LA neighbors
Donate lightly used clothing and other household items to your neighbors in need this year.
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Donate lightly used clothing and other household items to your neighbors in need this year.
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ICE killed a legal observer in Minneapolis. LA organizers say they won’t stop
ICE killed a legal observer in Minneapolis. LA organizers say they won't stop
After the killing of a poet and mother, LA rapid response networks enter "crisis mode" with updated safety protocols as organizers reassess not the risk, but their commitment to the work.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:56 PM
ICE killed a legal observer in Minneapolis. LA organizers say they won’t stop
LA continues to protest against ICE in our city and beyond. About 150 people went to Placita Olvera yesterday to mourn Renee Nicole Good and Keith Porter of Northridge, who were both shot and killed by ICE agents roughly a week apart.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:47 PM
LA continues to protest against ICE in our city and beyond. About 150 people went to Placita Olvera yesterday to mourn Renee Nicole Good and Keith Porter of Northridge, who were both shot and killed by ICE agents roughly a week apart.
📹: @papayathemariah.bsky.social
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6 new laws affecting LA County students, from ICE raids to cell phones
Schools must now follow new state rules on immigration enforcement, LGBTQ+ privacy, antisemitism, cell phones, bathrooms and drug education. Here’s what families need to know.
Schools must now follow new state rules on immigration enforcement, LGBTQ+ privacy, antisemitism, cell phones, bathrooms and drug education. Here’s what families need to know.
6 new laws affecting LA County students, from ICE raids to cell phones
Schools must now follow new state rules on immigration enforcement, LGBTQ+ privacy, antisemitism, cell phones, bathrooms and drug education. Here's what families need to know.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:49 PM
6 new laws affecting LA County students, from ICE raids to cell phones
Schools must now follow new state rules on immigration enforcement, LGBTQ+ privacy, antisemitism, cell phones, bathrooms and drug education. Here’s what families need to know.
Schools must now follow new state rules on immigration enforcement, LGBTQ+ privacy, antisemitism, cell phones, bathrooms and drug education. Here’s what families need to know.