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For my latest story, I spoke to LA residents about what safety means to them after recent ICE shootings in their communities, and what they think elected officials should do to hold federal agents accountable locally as other DHS shootings dominate national headlines.

After ICE shootings in LA, residents want accountability for agents, safety for neighbors Residents say they’ll feel safe when ICE agents face consequences for violence and operate under stricter standards when opening fire in LA neighborhoods.

After ICE shootings in LA, residents want accountability for agents, safety for neighbors.
Residents say they’ll feel safe when ICE agents face consequences for violence and operate under stricter standards when opening fire in LA neighborhoods.
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Amid Climate Crisis, Insurers’ Increased Use of AI Raises Concern For LA Policyholders States and consumers accuse insurance giants of using technology to slow payouts and drop homeowners.

Amid Climate Crisis, Insurers’ Increased Use of AI Raises Concern For LA Policyholders

States and consumers accuse insurance giants of using technology to slow payouts and drop homeowners.

We will not be intimidated. The federal arrest of two journalists defies the First Amendment.

We will not be intimidated.

The federal arrest of two journalists defies the First Amendment.

These LA businesses are closing in solidarity with the nationwide anti-ICE strike From bakeries to bars, businesses are denouncing the increase in violent federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and LA.

These LA businesses are closing in solidarity with the nationwide anti-ICE strike:
From bakeries to bars, businesses are denouncing the increase in violent federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and LA.

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LA residents protest new battery storage facility, fearing fire risk and a link to AI data centers The City of Industry has invited commercial and industrial development for decades. But locals said there’s a lack of transparency around the impacts of environmental pollution.

LA residents protest new battery storage facility, fearing fire risk and a link to AI data centers

The City of Industry has invited commercial and industrial development for decades. But locals said there’s a lack of transparency around the impacts of environmental pollution.

LA and other CA cities just saw their lowest homicide rates in decades. It's not clear why Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows across the state.

LA and other CA cities just saw their lowest homicide rates in decades. It’s not clear why

Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows across the state.

Can’t protest? Here are other ways to get involved in LA There are lots of other ways to make a difference during Los Angeles ICE raids. “We need you, the people, to stand with immigrants.”

Can’t protest? Here are other ways to get involved in LA

There are lots of other ways to make a difference during Los Angeles ICE raids. “We need you, the people, to stand with immigrants.”

If you live in California you can now tell data brokers to delete your personal information. Here’s how to do it A new law service called DROP could help curb spam phone calls and emails.

If you live in California, you can now tell data brokers to delete your personal information. Here’s how to do it

A new law service called DROP could help curb spam phone calls and emails.

LA Metro approves preliminary design for $24 billion subway from the Valley to the Westside Once the transit line is operational, the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project would ferry San Fernando Valley residents to the Westside in 10 minutes

With one vote today, LA elected officials moved the region closer to realizing a 40-year dream of a public transit line operating between the San Fernando Valley and the Westside.
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Federal agents descended on a quiet Willowbrook block shortly after 7 a.m., startling residents in the unincorporated Los Angeles community.

Nearly one person died every week in LA County jail custody last year Deaths jumped 44% from 2024 to 2025 as Proposition 36 brought an older, sicker population into already crowded facilities the county promised to reform. Deaths jumped 44% from 2024 to 2025 as Proposit...

Nearly one person died every week in LA County jail custody last year

Deaths jumped 44% from 2024 to 2025 as Proposition 36 brought an older, sicker population into already crowded facilities the county promised to reform.

As Altadena’s trees fell, so did the roots of a Black LA neighborhood Once known for its trees and community, Altadena is now a test of who – and what – gets to return from disaster.

As Altadena’s trees fell, so did the roots of a Black LA neighborhood

Once known for its trees and community, Altadena is now a test of who – and what – gets to return from disaster.

A data center boom is coming to the San Gabriel Valley. Residents had no idea LA County residents are being blindsided by proposals that may drain massive amounts of electricity and water. In Monterey Park, a single facility would use more power than the entire city.

A data center boom is coming to the San Gabriel Valley. Residents had no idea

LA County residents are being blindsided by proposals that may drain massive amounts of electricity and water. In Monterey Park, a single facility would use more power than the entire city.

My latest report for LA Public Press looks at solutions to declining enrollment in LA schools and asks what officials can be doing to make immigrant families safer.

LAUSD enrollment is dropping. Here’s what staff say students need to get back in classrooms. ICE raids haven't stopped and educators say schools need more attendance counselors, mental health and legal training.

LAUSD enrollment is dropping. Here’s what staff say students need to get back in classrooms.

ICE raids haven’t stopped and educators say schools need more attendance counselors, mental health and legal training.

LA County’s mask ordinance is now in effect, but who’s enforcing it against ICE? The Jan. 8 ordinance aims to increase transparency during enforcement encounters, but law enforcement and LA officials are declining to enforce it.

LA County’s mask ordinance is now in effect, but who’s enforcing it against ICE?

The Jan. 8 ordinance aims to increase transparency during enforcement encounters, but law enforcement and LA officials are declining to enforce it.

SBLA catches up with @lapublicpress.bsky.social reporter Phoenix Tso to discuss the aftermath of the Altadena fire la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/09/s...

New year, new you? Here’s where to donate the stuff you don’t need to your LA neighbors Donate lightly used clothing and other household items to your neighbors in need this year.

New year, new you? Here’s where to donate the stuff you don’t need to your LA neighbors

Donate lightly used clothing and other household items to your neighbors in need this year.
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ICE killed a legal observer in Minneapolis. LA organizers say they won't stop After the killing of a poet and mother, LA rapid response networks enter "crisis mode" with updated safety protocols as organizers reassess not the risk, but their commitment to the work.

ICE killed a legal observer in Minneapolis. LA organizers say they won’t stop

LA continues to protest against ICE in our city and beyond. About 150 people went to Placita Olvera yesterday to mourn Renee Nicole Good and Keith Porter of Northridge, who were both shot and killed by ICE agents roughly a week apart.

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6 new laws affecting LA County students, from ICE raids to cell phones Schools must now follow new state rules on immigration enforcement, LGBTQ+ privacy, antisemitism, cell phones, bathrooms and drug education. Here's what families need to know.

6 new laws affecting LA County students, from ICE raids to cell phones

Schools must now follow new state rules on immigration enforcement, LGBTQ+ privacy, antisemitism, cell phones, bathrooms and drug education. Here’s what families need to know.

One year after the Eaton and Palisades Fires, we honor those we lost, those displaced, and those still working to rebuild. ❤️ A special thank you to first responders, including incarcerated firefighters who helped save lives. 🫂 🤝

Let's share some memories from Altadena or the Pacific Palisades here.

California teachers have no free speech rights in class, judge says in antisemitism case Educators challenged AB 715, arguing it would restrict teaching about Palestinian history and Israel’s apartheid policies.

California educators challenged AB 715, arguing it would restrict teaching about Palestinian history and Israel’s apartheid policies. Now, they have no free speech rights in class, according to an antisemitism case ruling.
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One year later, LA’s red tape is stalling Palisades recovery

Despite streamlining, construction still bogged down by LA’s lengthy permitting process.

We were out of office for winter break! But we're back and ready for 2026 :)

One year after Eaton Fire, Altadena's small businesses fight to survive From buying burned lots to securing grants and reopening storefronts, Lake Avenue entrepreneurs are rebuilding — even as thousands of displaced residents remain unable to return. From buying burned lo...

One year after Eaton Fire, Altadena’s small businesses fight to survive

From buying burned lots to securing grants and reopening storefronts, Lake Avenue entrepreneurs are rebuilding — even as thousands of displaced residents remain unable to return.

How Vietnamese Americans built Southern California’s massive nail industry Fifty years after the Vietnam War, these immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs are redefining the beauty industry.

How Vietnamese Americans built Southern California’s massive nail industry

Fifty years after the Vietnam War, these immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs are redefining the beauty industry.

Avocado Heights won’t let ICE or zoning laws stop their Guadalupe celebration In the San Gabriel Valley, hundreds gather every December 12 for a Virgin of Guadalupe procession with horses, banda and danza azteca that brings neighbors together.

Avocado Heights won’t let ICE or zoning laws stop their Guadalupe celebration

In the San Gabriel Valley, hundreds gather every December 12 for a Virgin of Guadalupe procession with horses, banda and danza azteca that brings neighbors together.

More animals than ever are dying on Los Angeles streets Abandoned pets, increased urban sprawl are causing roadkill numbers to spike.

More animals than ever are dying on Los Angeles streets

Abandoned pets, increased urban sprawl are causing roadkill numbers to spike.