California lawmakers are big on TikTok. What happens if Trump bans it?
When Assemblymember Alex Lee was sworn into office at age 25, he became the youngest state lawmaker in nearly a century. The self-described “Zoomer” from…
Some price-gouging rules could be keeping high-end homes off L.A.’s rental market
In Los Angeles’ high-end rental market, it’s long been common to find homes advertised for $10,000 a month or more.But in the wake of this…
Biden, Harris in California, and soon Trump will be too
Former President Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden are spending their first days after leaving the White House in Santa Barbara County, according to…
Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is directing its federal prosecutors to investigate for potential criminal charges any state or local officials who stand in the way…
White House sidelines 160 National Security Council staffers, aligning team with Trump’s agenda
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s national security advisor has sidelined about 160 National Security Council staffers, telling them to work from home while the administration reviews staffing…
Trump won’t ban immigration arrests at school. Families weigh fears
SAN FRANCISCO — As President Trump cracks down on immigrants in the U.S. illegally, some families are wondering if it is safe to send their children…
L.A. wildfires cause $350 million in damage to city facilities
The wildfires that have torn through Pacific Palisades and other parts of Los Angeles this month have damaged or destroyed about $350 million in public…
White House would have many ways to upend the lives of Trump’s enemies
WASHINGTON — For the many people considered enemies by President Trump, his return to the White House has sparked anxiety about how much power he has…
Extremist Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes visits Capitol Hill after Trump clemency
WASHINGTON — Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, who was convicted of orchestrating his far-right extremist group’s Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol, showed up…
Pentagon sending up to 1,500 active-duty troops to U.S.-Mexico border
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said Wednesday it has begun deploying 1,500 active-duty troops to the southern border, putting in motion plans President Trump laid out in…
OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank team up on multibillion-dollar AI project
President Trump on Tuesday announced that OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank are partnering on a venture to direct more than $100 billion toward computing infrastructure that…
‘Scare tactic.’ Bonta slams Trump move targeting officials over immigration
WASHINGTON — As part of President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration, the Department of Justice will be empowered to investigate and even criminally prosecute government officials…
Opinion: Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons broke his promise to the nation
Promises made, promises kept, President Trump liked to crow during his first term, sometimes deservedly.He’s only days into his second term and already he’s making…
California attorney general charges L.A.-area landlord with price gouging in wake of wildfires
A real estate agent in La Cañada Flintridge is facing criminal charges for allegedly raising the price of his rental property by 38% after the…
Trump fires heads of TSA, Coast Guard and guts key aviation safety advisory committee
President Trump has fired the heads of the Transportation Security Administration and Coast Guard before their terms are up and eliminated all the members of…
Will CNN move Trump antagonist Jim Acosta to the graveyard shift?
Fans of Jim Acosta may soon have to wait until the midnight hour to see their favorite CNN anchor — or perhaps not see him…
Trump cancels travel for refugees already cleared to resettle in U.S.
WASHINGTON — Refugees who had been approved to travel to the United States before a deadline next week suspending America’s refugee resettlement program have had their…
Trump administration shuts down White House Spanish-language page
Within hours of President Trump’s inauguration, the new administration took down the Spanish-language version of the official White House website.The site — currently https://www.whitehouse.gov/es/ —…
‘Freaked out’: Fear, uncertainty grip California’s immigrant community as Trump rolls out crackdown plan
Leticia Jimenez expects to graduate from Cal State San Bernardino this spring with a degree in business administration.She came to the country without authorization when…
Trump’s order to cut off funding to sanctuary cities could threaten L.A. fire relief
As Los Angeles rebuilds from a devastating wildfire that destroyed swaths of Pacific Palisades, the city’s access to federal money could be imperiled by one…