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Another San Francisco immigration judge fired by the Trump administration
Another San Francisco immigration judge was fired by the Trump administration Friday, NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit has confirmed, the third Bay Area immigration judge to be let go since July. Immigration Judge Chloe Dillon confirmed she was...

Site of World War II internment camp used to detain immigrants
FORT BLISS, Texas – Americans of Japanese heritage say they hear echoes of their families' forced internment in the Trump administration's newest immigrant detention site. Homeland Security officials say President Donald Trump's sweeping mass...

New app aims to improve access to Los Angeles art scene
One of the best and worst things about being an Angeleno is the investment of time and effort needed to be “in the know”, which eventually pays dividends. Several new projects are on a mission to accelerate that process, including ArtWrld, a new...

Fostering national talents through access to international education
Baku, August 22, AZERTAC bp today announced the successful completion of the third phase of its educational social investment project, aimed at supporting the development of highly qualified national talents in Azerbaijan. This initiative is part...
How Trump is changing higher education: The view from 4 campuses
New York, NY (The Hechinger Report) A Black History Month event, canceled. A lab working to fight hunger, shuttered. Student visas revoked, then reinstated, uncertain for how long. Opportunities for students pursuing science careers, fading. The...

“Chicago Will be Our Next” – Trump Says Chicago, New York, San Francisco Crime Crackdown Incoming and Democrats are Calling Him for Help (VIDEO)
President Trump on Friday signaled that he is not stopping his crackdown on crime in Washington, DC, and told reporters that he plans to clean up Chicago, San Francisco, and potentially more Democratic cities across the country. President Trump...
State Senator Takes Ceremonial Oath in Pasadena Saturday As Immigration, Housing Crises Escalate
Sasha Renée Pérez [File photo]When Senator Sasha Renée Pérez takes her ceremonial oath of office Saturday at Pasadena City College for California’s 25th State Senate District, she will do so as one of California’s most progressive voices on...

‘Eating out is definitely really dangerous’: 17-year-old Californian with severe peanut allergy welcomes legislation on restaurant menu disclosures
Braxton Kimura dreads eating at restaurants. The California teenager is severely allergic to peanuts, shellfish and most tree nuts. Consuming even a tiny amount could send him to the emergency room. “Eating out is definitely really dangerous. It’s...

From Hills to Hotels: The 3 All-Time Best Songs About California
California is a state that’s ripe for inspiration, and some iconic bands have taken note in their songs about the West Coast state. Over the course of their careers, Weezer, The Beach Boys, and The Eagles all penned tracks about The Golden State....

Warner Bros. developing Kobe Bryant draft day film ‘With the 8th Pick’ on Los Angeles Lakers legend
Kobe Bryant biopic is in the works. Image via: Getty Images Warner Bros. Pictures is moving forward with a new feature film centered on one of the most iconic moments in NBA history, Kobe Bryant’s entry into the league. The studio has acquired the...

Judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from Los Angeles, other sanctuary cities
By Dietrich Knauth and Nate Raymond (Reuters) -A U.S. federal judge on Friday blocked Donald Trump's administration from withholding federal funding from more than 30 so-called sanctuary jurisdictions including Los Angeles, Baltimore, Boston and...

Unauthorized immigrant population soared to an all-time high under Biden, new report shows
National Border Council Vice President Art del Cueto joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the manhunt for an illegal immigrant accused of attempting to run over an ICE agent as President Donald Trump continues his historic border crackdown. NEWYou can...

Los Angeles unions want ‘New Deal’ ahead of Olympics
Powerful Los Angeles labor unions are pushing for a “New Deal” ahead of the 2028 Olympics, demanding $30-an-hour wages for all, a ban on short-term rentals, and stronger protections for illegal immigrant workers from federal raids.Unite Here Local...

Trump's hardline push shrinks US immigrant count by 1.5 million, 1st since 1960s
Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies — including mass deportations, more arrests, and restrictions on legal entry — have caused the first decline in the immigrant population since the sixties, hitting the backbone of the US economy....

Home Depots become prime locations for immigration enforcement
LOS ANGELES — The sight of masked federal agents in tactical gear descending on Home Depots across Southern California is forcing undocumented day laborers to weigh earning badly needed income against the risk of being arrested or deported. At...

Immigration to US declines for first time in 50 years amid Trump crackdown, study shows
LOS ANGELES - For the first time in more than half a century, immigrants leaving the U.S. outnumber those arriving, a phenomenon that may signal President Donald Trump's historic mass deportation efforts are having the intended effect. An analysis...

Letters on homelessness, domestic violence, immigrants, Ryan Walters
We must take care of homeless Housing would go a long way to remedy many current problems in our society. The most obvious fix would be to lower our homeless population. We are seeing increasing numbers of mentally ill and disabled people who are...

Immigration clash: US judge expands bar on Trump’s funding cuts for sanctuary cities
A US federal judge on Friday widened an earlier order that stopped the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from cities and counties with sanctuary policies. The ruling now covers more than 30 additional jurisdictions, including Los...

Trump’s DC takeover produces moderate drop in crime — and major spike in immigration arrests
In the first week after the White House effectively seized control of Washington, D.C.'s police force and deployed federal agents and troops to the district, the city saw a moderate drop in reported crime — and a far larger surge in arrests of...

San Francisco: Protestor charged with slashing ICE van’s tires
SAN FRANCISCO — Federal prosecutors have charged a woman with slashing an ICE van’s tires during a protest outside the Equitable Life Building here. Angelica Guerrero, 35, was charged with assaulting a federal officer and damaging federal...