SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday, June 27, filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News, alleging the network deliberately manipulated video content to create a false impression that he lied about a phone call with former President Donald Trump. The legal action seeks a substantial $787 million in punitive damages. The lawsuit…
LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles County has achieved a significant milestone in its battle against the opioid crisis, reporting a record-breaking 22% decrease in drug-related overdose deaths and poisonings last year. The dramatic decline marks a hopeful turn amidst a national public health emergency. According to newly released data from the Los Angeles County…
California residents, particularly those within the state’s diverse Latino communities, report a growing sense of fear and anxiety amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions across the state. The situation is described by some as being “scared to be brown,” highlighting the depth of concern regarding potential racial profiling, despite denials from the Department of Homeland Security…
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Two juvenile passengers sustained injuries when an autonomous Waymo vehicle they were occupying was targeted in a shooting incident late Sunday night in Santa Monica. The rare attack, which police are investigating as a targeted, isolated event stemming from a prior altercation, occurred just before midnight. Authorities confirmed that the shooting…
LOS ANGELES – A contentious debate has intensified in Los Angeles surrounding the wearing of face masks by both protesters and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during recent demonstrations. The unrest follows heightened federal immigration operations across the region, bringing issues of public assembly, personal privacy, and law enforcement tactics into sharp focus….
Americans across major urban centers are increasingly witnessing immigration enforcement actions firsthand, a shift marking a more public dimension to federal deportation efforts. This heightened visibility is unfolding concurrently with ongoing protests in cities like Los Angeles and others, reflecting a growing public engagement and tension surrounding immigration policy and its implementation. A Shift in…
In a forceful nationally televised address, California Governor Gavin Newsom directly confronted President Trump’s handling of the ongoing situation in Los Angeles, a confrontation that has quickly amplified discussions about the Governor’s potential national political future. Newsom did not mince words, delivering sharp criticism of the Trump administration’s response to recent events in the nation’s…
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge is demanding urgent legal arguments on whether the deployment of thousands of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles by President Donald Trump potentially violates a foundational U.S. law restricting military involvement in domestic law enforcement. The inquiry from U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer came during a…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced plans to transform a recently shuttered state correctional facility in California City, Kern County, into the state’s largest migrant detention center. The federal agency has entered into an agreement with private prison contractor CoreCivic to repurpose the sprawling 2,560-bed facility. The move significantly expands California’s capacity for housing…
Washington D.C. – A brief reprieve from targeted immigration enforcement raids on key U.S. industries has been abruptly reversed, sending ripples of uncertainty and fear through businesses and their workforces. The policy shift, which overturned a temporary pause ordered by President Donald Trump last week, targets sectors such as farms, hotels, and restaurants, reigniting concerns…
