As ICE steps up its immigration enforcement tactics, the county has voted to create ICE-free zones on county property. Federal authorities say that will not deter them, however, as the state's mask ban is tied up in courts.
Meanwhile, California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading a coalition of states in support of a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and United Farm Workers against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and other officials following a multi-day immigration enforcement operation last year.
Supervisor Hilda Solis denounced the "racial profiling" of two Los Angeles County park workers who were "accosted and questioned" by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.
In Downey, residents and community leaders demand that Trump-supporting Downey Mayor Claudia Frometa take action against ICE raids.
In Compton, the exhibit that documented the massive protest on June 7, 2025 in Compton following an ICE raid at a nearby Home Depot nears its end.
Union del Barrio documented more than 15 locations where Immigration enforcement conducted operations, which included the city of Maywood, Alhambra, East Los Angeles, El Monte, Pico Rivera, Montebello and more.
Cultura
For the past three years, Casita Book Store has served as a space where the locals not only buy books, but also gather. They have previously hosted bilingual story times, author events, and workshops led by community members. The beloved Long Beach community staple is relocating after a difficult fiscal year.
Esmeralda Raya created Iced Intentions, inspired by the time she spent with her grandmother having coffee in the mornings. She uses one-of-a-kind flavors of Salvadoran-sourced coffee beans that she sells from her very own home and at local farmers' markets.
Diego Luna spoke candidly at the Golden Globes red carpet about being worried about the state of the nation and the world, but said 'Andor' exemplifies the power of community when confronting an authoritarian government.
More news:
The LA Local has launched their website and is officially expanding.
Capital & Main wrote about Project 2025 and how Trump has followed its immigration plan step by step.
Thank you for reading. Here are more of our top stories:
(0) comments
Welcome to the discussion.
Log In
Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.
Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.
Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.
Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.