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Federal Lawsuit Challenging Hispanic-Serving Institution Funding Sparks Alarm Across California Colleges

Cassie DanleyJuly 8, 202508 mins

A significant legal challenge targeting the federal funding structure for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) is causing considerable unease among colleges and universities across California. The lawsuit, which questions the very constitutionality of the funding model, names the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon as defendants. At the heart of the legal…

Los Angeles Economy Reels Amidst Intensified Immigration Raids, Hampering Post-Wildfire Recovery

Brittany HollindaleJuly 7, 202507 mins

Los Angeles, CA – A wave of intensified immigration enforcement actions is significantly impacting the economy of Los Angeles, a major metropolitan area still grappling with the effects of devastating wildfires that occurred six months prior. The concentrated effort by federal immigration agents has led to widespread disruption across various sectors, compelling a critical portion…

LAPD Officer Shot Near Exposition Park Stable; Suspect in Custody

Bill CarterJuly 6, 202508 mins

A Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer is in stable condition after being shot near the city’s prominent Exposition Park. The incident, details of which are still emerging, saw authorities quickly apprehend a suspect in connection with the shooting. Incident Details Emerge The shooting unfolded in an area proximate to Exposition Park, a sprawling cultural…

Famed Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. Arrested in Los Angeles on Immigration Charges, Faces Deportation to Mexico

Ava BrooksJuly 5, 202508 mins

Los Angeles, California — Julio César Chávez Jr., the famed Mexican boxer and former middleweight champion, has been arrested by U.S. federal officials in Los Angeles, facing allegations of immigration violations that could lead to his deportation to Mexico. The 39-year-old athlete was taken into custody on Wednesday in the upscale Studio City neighborhood, according…

Devastating Fireworks Explosion Engulfs Four Pacoima Homes, Critically Injures Woman

Han YasokiJuly 3, 202508 mins

PACOIMA, Calif. – A catastrophic incident involving a fireworks explosion ripped through a residential neighborhood in Pacoima on Thursday night, triggering a massive fire that engulfed four homes and left a woman critically injured. Authorities confirmed the scale and severity of the blaze, which necessitated a significant response from local fire services. The inferno erupted…

Los Angeles Leaders Seek to Limit LAPD-ICE Collaboration Amid Citizen Confusion and Mistrust

Jake Amos-ChristieJuly 3, 202507 mins

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is currently grappling with escalating pressure from City Hall and various community stakeholders to bolster protections for undocumented Angelenos. This heightened scrutiny follows a noticeable surge in calls from concerned citizens who are mistaking federal immigration agents for kidnappers, highlighting a climate of fear and uncertainty…

L.A. Protests: Teen Faces Attempted Murder Charge, Adults Accused in Horse Assaults Amid Sweeping DA Action

Serena AlegriaJuly 2, 202506 mins

LOS ANGELES, CA – In a significant development following recent immigration protests that impacted Los Angeles, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Tuesday, July 2, 2025, that his office has filed new charges against individuals allegedly involved in acts of violence and vandalism. These latest filings are part of a broader effort…

Referendum Challenge Halts Los Angeles City Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Hike

Sierra EllisJuly 1, 202506 mins

Los Angeles, CA – A significant planned increase to the minimum wage for hotel workers within the City of Los Angeles has been abruptly put on hold, following a successful push by hospitality and tourism groups to potentially overturn the measure through a public referendum. The ordinance, which would have raised the minimum hourly rate…

Bio-Materials Innovator Corn Next Secures Investment, Establishes US Innovation Hub in Los Angeles

Lance HarperJune 30, 202508 mins

Corn Next, a California-based pioneer in advanced biobased materials, has announced two pivotal developments poised to accelerate its mission of replacing harmful single-use plastics. The company confirmed it has successfully secured its first round of equity investment and has simultaneously designated Los Angeles, California, as the strategic site for its U.S. Integrated Demonstration Unit (IDU)….

Street Takeovers Ignite Overnight Chaos in Bellflower, Lakewood; At Least 7 Businesses Looted in Los Angeles County

Raj KapoorJune 28, 202507 mins

Overnight Incidents Rock Los Angeles County Suburbs Violent and disruptive street takeovers descended upon the cities of Bellflower and Lakewood in Los Angeles County overnight, leading to widespread disorder and leaving at least seven businesses looted in their wake. The incidents, characterized by illegal maneuvers and large crowds blocking intersections, represent a growing challenge for…