Some of the detainees at the California City detention facility were detained at immigration hearings.

Many did not have prior criminal records, according to Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff. They conducted an oversight tour at the facility on Tuesday.

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The pocket park, set to slot right next to the Pío Pico–Koreatown Branch Library, was formally approved in August 2017. Nearly a decade later — and after $22 million in public funding was committed — the park remains unfinished. Story from @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social

Masked agents continue to detain people across LA. And these volunteers with @uniondelbarrio.bsky.social continue to head out to document the raids and inform their communities.

Here's the latest on the ground from reporters
@bymarinagiselle.bsky.social @isaiahembee.bsky.social for The LA Local.

The man claims his glasses were returned to him after a month at the ICE facility

Fresno County would be split into six congressional districts instead of the current four.

Read Marina Peña's @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social story about what advocates are doing to protect immigrant communities while the federal government ramps up efforts to deport undocumented Angelenos. afrolanews.org/2025/07/ice-...

Crazy how Argentina’s president Javier Milei was involved in a crypto scandal that swindled thousands but this interview between pop singer Lali and her boyfriend Pedro Rosemblat is more relevant for many young Argentines

I wrote about the experiences of Latinos in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades during the recent fires in LA for the
@baheraldcom.bsky.social check out their stories here👇
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Black pregnant women of all socioeconomic statuses already have an increased risk of preterm births and pregnancy complications.

In Los Angeles County from 2021 to 2023, about 1 in 10 babies from a single-child pregnancy was preterm (versus multiples like twins, triplets). (1/5)

Beyer is also accepting donations of new or gently used books that are suitable for children in grades K-12 and considered classic library staples.

Read Marina's story to learn more: https://buff.ly/40UprHK

Former preschool teacher Carmela Beyer knew she had to do something for the five school communities that lost their campuses in the Eaton Fire. She launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to buy new books for the impacted children, give back to local businesses and rebuild libraries.

Did you know that every other week, AfroLA publishes a fresh newsletter called The Breakdown? AfroLA's Aaricka Washington breaks down the articles our journalists have written as well as the work from other talented reporters from various news organizations. https://buff.ly/3EIityl

“Studies show that children connect to stories on a much deeper level when it’s actual human beings + not animals or inanimate objects,” she said. “But then, taking that further, if they themselves are Black + Brown kids and they see themselves in the pages of the book, it builds their self esteem.”

Marina Peña interviewed seven authors who have written recent children books that center Afro Latine characters in their books. Learn more about them here: https://buff.ly/4hWy8YS

Are you a parent who is searching for books that represent your multiracial kids?

Well, AfroLA has your back.

The scene for Afro Latine representation in literature has grown tremendously over the past few years.

AfroLA reporter Marina Peña spoke with three families about how the Eaton Fire has impacted children's sense of normalcy in a time of crucial social, intellectual and emotional development.

Read their stories: https://buff.ly/3QxbIC1

📸 : Photos courtesy the families (10/10)

While many 11-year-olds are making stronger friends, facing peer pressure and becoming more independent, some young people are navigating insurmountable circumstances:

The traumatic loss of their home, neighborhood and school. (1/10)
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Latino USA's first new podcast of 2025 is an interview with Alex García López, co-director of the adaptation of 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' for @netflix.com.

Did you watch the series yet? How do you like it—or not?

Listen to our show @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social now playing! bit.ly/lusayears