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WATTS, LOS ANGELES – A significant investment in the future of Watts youth took a tangible step forward on Saturday, June 21, 2025, with the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Watts Empowerment Film & Music Studio. Situated at the heart of the Imperial Courts public housing development, this ambitious project is poised to become a…
Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell has issued a robust defense of his officers’ actions during recent protests in Los Angeles County, which were ignited by federal immigration enforcement operations beginning around June 6. In a written statement released on June 24, 2025, Chief McDonnell addressed the volatile situation that unfolded over several days,…
A federal appeals court delivered a significant legal victory to the Trump administration today, upholding the president’s ability to retain federal control over California’s National Guard for a period of 60 days. The ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on June 20, 2025, arrives amidst ongoing anti-ICE protests across California, particularly in Los…
Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles Dodgers baseball organization reportedly took action to prevent federal immigration agents from accessing their stadium grounds on Thursday, June 19, amidst ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and public protests across the city. The move came after agents were observed in areas near the stadium parking lots…
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…
BELL, Calif. – A federal immigration enforcement action at a local business ignited hours of tense confrontation and protest in the city of Bell, located in southeast Los Angeles County, on the evening of June 20, 2025. The operation, centered on Jack’s Car Wash and Detailing in the 7000 block of Atlantic Avenue, led to…
Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives is scheduled to cast a vote next week on a resolution aimed at condemning the “violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California.” The legislative maneuver comes amidst ongoing fallout from President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown earlier in June 2025, which triggered widespread protests and clashes. The…
LOS ANGELES – The city of Los Angeles is grappling with a mounting fiscal challenge, intensified by an unprecedented surge in legal settlements and jury verdicts. In the fiscal year 2024, the city disbursed a staggering $289 million in payouts to resolve legal claims, a figure that represents a sharp escalation compared to previous years…
Amidst escalating tensions over President Donald Trump’s intensified immigration enforcement policies, protests have erupted across various U.S. cities, most notably in Los Angeles, leading to significant clashes and widespread arrests. Since Saturday alone, approximately 470 protesters in Los Angeles have been detained or arrested as demonstrations intensified. While much of the sprawling metropolis remained unaffected…
Los Angeles has become the epicenter of escalating tensions following aggressive U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sweeps, which commenced around June 6. The federal enforcement actions have sparked widespread protests across the city, drawing condemnation from state and local leaders and leading to significant confrontations. Roots of the Unrest The immigration enforcement operations, described…
