Military Commander Seeks Redeployment of 200 California Guard Troops from LA to Bolster Wildfire Response Ahead of ‘Early, Active’ Season

Ava BrooksJuly 1, 202507 mins

A senior U.S. military commander has formally requested the return of 200 California National Guard members currently deployed in Los Angeles to critical wildfire duty within the state. The potential redeployment comes as California prepares for what fire officials predict will be an “early and active” wildfire season, potentially impacting the state’s capacity to respond….

Trump Administration Files Federal Lawsuit Against Los Angeles Over Sanctuary City Policies

Cassie DanleyJune 30, 202507 mins

Washington, D.C. – The Trump administration has initiated significant legal action against the City of Los Angeles, launching a lawsuit in federal court targeting the city’s controversial “sanctuary city” policies. The suit names the City of Los Angeles itself, along with Mayor Karen Bass and the City Council, as defendants. The core of the administration’s…

LA Volunteers Spearhead Downtown Cleanup After Protests, Aim to Revitalize Image Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2028 Olympics

Jake Amos-ChristieJune 28, 202506 mins

LOS ANGELES – Hundreds of volunteers converged on downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, June 28, 2025, participating in a large-scale cleanup effort aimed at restoring public spaces damaged during recent immigration protests. The initiative saw participants dedicatedly scrubbing away spray paint and picking up accumulated trash, tackling visible signs of the unrest that had impacted…

Los Angeles Unites: Volunteers Tackle Downtown Cleanup, Restore Image After Protests

Han YasokiJune 28, 202506 mins

Los Angeles, CA – In a significant display of community solidarity, hundreds of volunteers converged on downtown Los Angeles Saturday, participating in a targeted cleanup effort aimed at restoring the area’s appearance and bolstering its public perception following recent immigration protests. The event, a special iteration of Mayor Karen Bass’s citywide “Shine LA” initiative, brought…

LA Metro Addresses Safety, Restricts ICE Access Amid Policy Review; Shohei Ohtani Secures Historic All-Star Start; Pelosi Focuses on Medicaid

LAToday_AdminJune 27, 202507 mins

Los Angeles, CA – In a move reflecting heightened sensitivity to rider concerns and evolving enforcement dynamics, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors on Thursday, June 26, 2025, advanced a significant motion instructing agency staff to undertake a comprehensive update of policies concerning station closures. This decision comes in the…

Deadly Carjacking and Shooting Rocks South Los Angeles: Police Seek Two Suspects (June 26, 2025)

Han YasokiJune 27, 2025June 28, 202505 mins

SOUTH LOS ANGELES, CA – Authorities in South Los Angeles have launched an urgent manhunt following a fatal shooting and subsequent carjacking that claimed the life of one man and left another wounded late Thursday night. The violent incident unfolded on June 26, 2025, in the Florence-Firestone area. Law enforcement agencies responded to calls reporting…

California News Recap: Wildfire Outlook, Insurance Victory, and Newsom’s $787M Fox News Lawsuit

Raj KapoorJune 27, 202506 mins

California experienced a convergence of significant developments this past week, spanning critical issues from disaster preparedness and consumer rights to high-profile political litigation. State officials offered insights into potential wildfire threats, a state insurance program faced a legal setback over smoke damage, and Governor Gavin Newsom initiated a substantial defamation lawsuit against a major news…

LA Metro Bolsters Rider Rights Amid Immigration Enforcement; Ohtani, Judge First MLB All-Stars; Pelosi Discusses Medicaid Future

Sierra EllisJune 27, 202506 mins

In a period marked by concurrent developments across civic infrastructure, professional sports, and national policy, key actions and announcements have captured attention from Southern California to the halls of Congress. In Los Angeles, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has taken proactive steps regarding passenger safety and awareness amidst ongoing immigration enforcement actions. Simultaneously, the world…

ICE Detains 6-Year-Old Cancer Patient Outside Los Angeles Courthouse Following Asylum Ruling, Family Files Lawsuit

LAToday_AdminJune 26, 202507 mins

LOS ANGELES — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained a Honduran mother and her two young children, including a 6-year-old boy diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, immediately after an immigration judge dismissed their asylum case outside a Los Angeles courthouse on May 29. The arrest by plainclothes agents occurred shortly after the family…

Watts Breaks Ground on $3M+ Empowerment Film & Music Studio for Youth

Kendra LaneJune 26, 202506 mins

WATTS, LOS ANGELES – In a significant stride towards fostering artistic and professional development within the Watts community, local leaders, city officials, and artists convened on Saturday, June 21, 2025, for the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Watts Empowerment Film & Music Studio. This ambitious new creative hub, strategically located within the Imperial Courts public…