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KU chancellor joins conversations on Trump’s higher education plan targeting diversity
Chancellor Douglas Girod met with federal officials to provide feedback on the Trump administration’s Compact for Excellence in Higher Education, which would give preferential funding to universities that agree to limit international student...

Taste of Soul Marks 20 Years With Food, Culture, Politics — and a New Honor for Founder Danny Bakewell Sr.
Joe W. Bowers Jr. California Black Media For 20 years, the Taste of Soul festival has brought food, music and community pride to Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles. This year’s festival, held on Oct. 18, carried even deeper meaning for organizers...

US Court Orders Forfeiture Of Ex-NNPC GM’s California Home Over $2.1m Bribery Scandal
A United States District Court has ordered the interim forfeiture of a California property linked to Paulinus Okoronkwo, a Nigerian-American and former general manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), after finding him guilty...

ICE agent wounds deputy marshal in Los Angeles shooting
LOS ANGELES >> A deputy U.S. marshal was wounded by a ricochet bullet fired by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during an operation in South Los Angeles this morning. The incident happened when agents carrying out an immigration...

San Francisco leaders push back against Trump’s National Guard threat
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Donald Trump keeps threatening to send National Guard troops to San Francisco next, blasting the California city as crime-ridden and saying its residents are clamoring for federal help. But local and state leaders...

City Council approves trash fee hike for Los Angeles residents
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Topline: The Los Angeles City Council has...

2025 California Economic Summit caps off first of 3 days in Stockton
Visitors from all over the state filed into Stockton on Tuesday to talk about the local economy during the California Economic Summit. A celebration highlighted local artists, including the Latin Magic Band and Rhymosaurs, at Stockton's Banner...

US marshal and undocumented immigrant wounded in Los Angeles shootout
ALBAWABA- A U.S. Marshal and an undocumented immigrant were both wounded in a shootout Tuesday during a chaotic immigration enforcement raid in a residential neighborhood of Los Angeles, officials confirmed. The confrontation erupted when the...
U.S. Marshal, migrant shot during Los Angeles traffic stop
An illegal migrant was shot in the elbow on Tuesday while attempting to flee a traffic stop, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The incident occurred when Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, aided by U.S. Marshals, pulled...

7 tips for hosting a memorable breakfast, lunch, or event in San Francisco during tech conference season
7 tips for hosting a memorable breakfast, lunch, or event in San Francisco during tech conference season San Francisco buzzes during annual events like SF Tech Week, TED AI, Dreamforce, and TechCrunch Disrupt—and not just on the main stage. Some...

Shooting by ICE agent wounds motorist, deputy U.S. marshal during Los Angeles immigration operation
Federal agents stage at MacArthur Park Monday, July 7, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes,File) LOS ANGELES — A deputy U.S. marshal was wounded by a ricochet bullet fired by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during an...

S.F. and California vow to sue if Trump deploys National Guard troops
Sign up below to get Mission Local’s free newsletter, a daily digest of news you won’t find elsewhere. City Attorney David Chiu on Tuesday vowed “legal action” against President Donald Trump’s administration if it goes forward with its threats to...

U.S. Marshal, Illegal Immigrant Suspect Wounded in Los Angeles Immigration Enforcement Operation
A U.S. Marshal and an illegal immigrant were both hospitalized Tuesday after gunfire erupted during a federal immigration operation in Los Angeles. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom A U.S. Marshal and an illegal immigrant suspect were shot and injured...
Federal agents detain immigrants on Canal Street
On a busy Tuesday afternoon in Chinatown, federal agents moved in on Canal Street, making several arrests of street vendors. New Yorkers say it's the first time they've have seen this type of federal operation take place on the street. What You...

City attorney poised to sue Trump if National Guard is sent to San Francisco
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 8: ICE officers and national guards confront with protesters outside of the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles, California on June 8, 2025 amid protests over immigration raids. (Photo by Tayfun...

SBA Centers in Los Angeles County Remain Open to help California Rebuild After Wildfires and Straight-line Winds
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Los Angeles County will remain open to assist businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by wildfires...

More than $2.6 Million Invested to Bring Art into California’s Parks
Independent, local journalism needs your support to survive and thrive. Join the YubaNet community today. SACRAMENTO, October 21, 2025— California State Parks, the California Arts Council and Parks California today announced more than $2.6 million...

U.S. marshal and undocumented immigrant shot during ICE stop in Los Angeles
Federal officers attempting to arrest an undocumented immigrant in Los Angeles fired shots that injured the immigrant and a U.S. marshal on Tuesday, authorities said. The shooting happened during what the Department of Homeland Security described...

Deputy US marshal and man shot during Ice operation in Los Angeles
An investigation is ongoing after a man and a deputy US marshal were shot and injured Tuesday morning during an immigration enforcement operation that took place in south Los Angeles, police said. Reports from the Los Angeles police department...

Deputy US marshal wounded in shooting during immigration operation in South Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — A deputy U.S. marshal working on a federal immigration enforcement task force was wounded during an operation in South Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, law enforcement sources told the Los Angeles Times. The incident happened when...