SOUTH PASADENA, CA – The City of South Pasadena has officially announced comprehensive plans for its highly anticipated 2025 Festival of Balloons, a cherished annual tradition marking Independence Day. Set to unfold on Friday, July 4, 2025, the day-long event promises a full schedule of community-focused activities, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display. The 2025…
LOS ANGELES – Numerous Fourth of July celebrations across the vast Los Angeles area have been abruptly canceled or rescheduled, as organizers cite concerns over public safety amidst intensified federal immigration enforcement activities. The decision impacts a range of popular community gatherings, from large-scale block parties to local parades and concerts, traditionally hallmarks of the…
Los Angeles, California – Public celebrations for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday across the Los Angeles area have been significantly impacted, with multiple large-scale events either canceled or postponed. Organizers are citing heightened safety concerns stemming from recent and ongoing operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This disruption affects a range of…
Los Angeles, California – A significant labor initiative aimed at substantially increasing the minimum wage for hotel workers in the City of Los Angeles has been put on hold. The suspension follows the successful submission of a referendum petition to the City Clerk’s office on June 27, 2025. Ordinance Details and Initial Passage The ordinance,…
Los Angeles, CA – In a significant move signaling mounting tension between local and federal authorities, city leaders in Los Angeles have taken initial steps towards potentially filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The proposed legal action aims to prohibit federal agents, specifically targeting actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), from conducting…
Across the United States, a significant shift is underway in the landscape of immigration enforcement, leading to increased public visibility of arrests conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This change comes as the Trump administration has directed ICE to aggressively increase enforcement actions, altering traditional tactics and sparking debate over the role of…
Los Angeles, CA – June 20, 2025 – A climate of intensifying federal immigration enforcement has gripped communities across the Los Angeles area, sparking fear among immigrant populations and prompting significant public reaction. The heightened activity by federal agents has led to dozens of arrests in recent days, raising concerns about tactics employed during these…
A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump may maintain control over thousands of National Guard troops deployed in Los Angeles, dealing a significant setback to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s legal challenge. The unanimous decision, issued late Thursday, June 19, 2025, by a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, stays…
The global phenomenon surrounding Labubu, the distinctive collectibles crafted by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung as part of his acclaimed “The Monsters” series, has officially taken root in Hollywood. Known for their captivating blend of cuteness and unsettling features—large eyes, wide mouths, and sharp teeth, drawing inspiration from Nordic mythology—Labubu figures have transitioned from niche…
LOS ANGELES – Michael Arden’s Tony-winning revival of the acclaimed musical “Parade” has opened at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, bringing a searing account of a historical miscarriage of justice to the forefront of the city’s theatrical scene. The production, with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown and a book by Alfred Uhry,…
