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Ahead of No Kings protest, LA City Council, judge kill LAPD bid to roll back press protections against police violence Council Member Eunisses Hernandez, who led the effort, cited a duty to hold LAPD accountable and protect press freedoms after LAPD asked a judge to halt protections against using force on journalists ...

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These three LA community libraries are filling gaps in the public health system Independent libraries say neighbors know what they need better than some charities and public systems, and they’re responding with services and community spaces.

These three LA community libraries are filling gaps in the public health system.

Independent libraries say neighbors know what they need better than some charities and public systems, and they’re responding with services and community spaces.

Meet the trans performer who took on the LAPD in 1960s Los Angeles Nearly 50 years before RuPaul brought drag into the mainstream, Sir Lady Java challenged LA's anti-drag law, setting a precedent for LGBTQ+ employment rights.

Meet the trans performer who took on the LAPD in 1960s Los Angeles.

Nearly 50 years before RuPaul brought drag into the mainstream, Sir Lady Java challenged LA’s anti-drag law, setting a precedent for LGBTQ+ employment rights.

Black and Latino children in LA still hit hardest by asthma, new report shows Metro LA, South LA, and the South Bay are among communities hit the hardest. Advocates said the findings are “not surprising.”

A new report shows that Black and Latino children in LA are still hit hardest by asthma. Metro LA, South LA, and the South Bay are among communities most impacted, advocates said the findings are “not surprising.”
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Do you know what you'll be this Halloween? 👀 Choose your fighter, LA 👻🎃🚌🤡🐈‍⬛

Have more fun costume ideas? Share them below! 🪡 🧑‍🎨 🧐

This story was originally published by the nonprofit newsroom, @crosstownla.bsky.social and is republished here with permission.

The most dangerous intersections in Los Angeles Over the past decade, the city's streets have become significantly more lethal.

The most dangerous intersections in Los Angeles
Over the past decade, the city’s streets have become significantly more lethal.
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LA parks survey blames homelessness, but some South LA residents say gang violence is the real issue affecting park-goers An assessment of LA’s parks highlights why people don’t use them–and what can be done to change that.

According to local officials, safety at the park has improved. But gangs and gang violence is still a concern for park-goers and residents citywide.
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ICE forces strip searches on detained women after visits in Southern California Some people decide not to participate in in-person visitation because they don’t want to take off all their clothes in front of a guard.

ICE forces strip searches on detained women after visits in Southern California.
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This butch Chicana lesbian helped end LA's 'anti-masquerading' law Arrested dozens of times in the 1940s and '50s for wearing pants, Nancy Valverde fought back and opened a barbershop that became a queer safe haven.

This butch Chicana lesbian helped end LA’s ‘anti-masquerading’ law.

Arrested dozens of times in the 1940s and ’50s for wearing pants, Nancy Valverde fought back and opened a barbershop that became a queer safe haven.

How an Echo Park historian is preserving — and reclaiming — LA's Chola culture A member of the Echo Park crew made famous by “Mi Vida Loca” warns that Trump's immigration raids could devastate young Latinos like mass incarceration did in the '90s.

How an Echo Park historian is preserving — and reclaiming — LA’s Chola culture.

A member of the Echo Park crew made famous by “Mi Vida Loca” warns that Trump’s immigration raids could devastate young Latinos like mass incarceration did in the ’90s.

At a Boyle Heights hospital, ICE agents call the shots, doctors say Doctors say administrator directives allow immigration agents to interfere in medical decisions and compromise medical care.

At a Boyle Heights hospital, ICE agents call the shots, doctors say.

Doctors say administrator directives allow immigration agents to interfere in medical decisions and compromise medical care.

The Clippers promised progress. Inglewood's Black community paid the price A federal investigation exposed a shady deal, but it has bigger ramifications for one of LA’s disappearing Black enclaves

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The Clippers promised progress. Inglewood's Black community paid the price A federal investigation exposed a shady deal, but it has bigger ramifications for one of LA’s disappearing Black enclaves

The Clippers promised progress, Inglewood’s Black community paid the price.
A federal investigation exposed a shady deal, but it has bigger ramifications for one of LA’s disappearing Black enclaves.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California bill protecting street vendor data from ICE The law protects street vendors’ personal data by barring local jurisdictions from inquiring about their immigration status or requiring fingerprinting when applying for local permits.

The law SB 635 creates protections that advocates say will help vendors, some of whom closed operations during recent ICE raids, make a living safely and without fear. SB 635 goes into effect January 1, 2026.
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“Freaky Friday” plan offers unaccompanied teens $2,500 to self-deport Immigration attorneys say the program is a way to push scared children into giving up their rights.

“Freaky Friday” plan offers unaccompanied teens $2,500 to self-deport.

Immigration attorneys say the program is a way to push scared children into giving up their rights.
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Prop 50: What you need to know before the Nov. 4 election If approved by voters, the ballot measure would change California’s congressional maps through 2030 in order to favor Democrats in future elections.

The Statewide Special Election is less than a month away, LA!

Here's our explainer on Prop 50: What you need to know before the Nov. 4 election.

If approved by voters, the ballot measure would change California’s congressional maps through 2030 in order to favor Democrats in future elections.

It’s election szn, LA! 🗳️ Mark your calendars with these important dates. 🗓️ Make sure you're heard this year, get to it! 👏

Do you have any questions regarding the upcoming Statewide Special Election? 🧐 Let us know below. 👇

California's Zone Zero fire rules clash with LA's desperate need for shade Homeowners in fire hazard zones may have to remove bushes, hedges and flowers within five feet of their houses — even as extreme heat becomes more dangerous.

California’s Zone Zero fire rules clash with LA’s desperate need for shade.

Homeowners in fire hazard zones may have to remove bushes, hedges and flowers within five feet of their houses — even as extreme heat becomes more dangerous.

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump admin from deploying ANY National Guard units to Oregon. The order expires on Oct. 18.

~200 CA Nat'l Guard troops from LA were being sent to Portland. Read the full order here: www.portland.gov/federal/docu...

ADUs are taking over parking in dense LA neighborhoods. Tenants are pushing back Rent-controlled tenants say a state law has incentivized landlords to push them out by getting rid of essential services tied to their apartments.

ADUs are taking over parking in dense LA neighborhoods. Tenants are pushing back.

Rent-controlled tenants say a state law has incentivized landlords to push them out by getting rid of essential services tied to their apartments.

Delays, cost overruns slow Metro’s plan to complete 8-mile gap in LA River path The transit agency said part of a new $1 billion corridor in the path connecting Long Beach and San Fernando Valley could be ready in five years

Delays, cost overruns slow Metro’s plan to complete 8-mile gap in LA River path.

The transit agency said part of a new $1 billion corridor in the path connecting Long Beach and San Fernando Valley could be ready in five years.

Huntington Park jailer on leave after allegedly releasing detainee to ICE agents California law prohibits local law enforcement agencies from participating in most immigration enforcement.

Huntington Park jailer on leave after allegedly releasing detainee to ICE agents.

California law prohibits local law enforcement agencies from participating in most immigration enforcement.

LA County launches relief fund for small businesses reeling from ICE raids The Small Business Resiliency Fund offers cash assistance for rent, payroll, inventory, and other costs, with priority given to communities most affected by immigration raids.

LA County launches relief fund for small businesses reeling from ICE raids.

The Small Business Resiliency Fund offers cash assistance for rent, payroll, inventory, and other costs, with priority given to communities most affected by immigration raids.

Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet hasn't bounced back after ICE raid Business has plummeted at the beloved swap meet as vendors face fear, loss of income, and limited options.

Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet hasn’t bounced back after ICE raid

Business has plummeted at the beloved swap meet as vendors face fear, loss of income, and limited options.

For 40 years, Circus Disco was the beating heart of LA's queer Latino community When West Hollywood clubs refused entry to Gene La Pietra's boyfriend for being Latino, he created a sanctuary that would last four decades.

For 40 years, Circus Disco was the beating heart of LA’s queer Latino community.

When West Hollywood clubs refused entry to Gene La Pietra’s boyfriend for being Latino, he created a sanctuary that would last four decades.

Machines are threatening to take the jobs of Latino workers in LA County, UCLA study warns From fast food to social services, one in three Latinos works in a job at high risk of automation—more than double the rate for white residents.

Machines are threatening to take the jobs of Latino workers in LA County, UCLA study warns.

From fast food to social services, one in three Latinos works in a job at high risk of automation—more than double the rate for white residents.

The AI data center boom comes to Vernon While nationwide, neighborhoods have fought to keep the electricity- and water-hungry data centers away, Vernon is welcoming another data center, seemingly without opposition.

The AI data center boom comes to Vernon.

While nationwide, neighborhoods have fought to keep the electricity- and water-hungry data centers away, Vernon is welcoming another data center, seemingly without opposition.

Forget the feds, California has its own vaccine guidance and delivery plan Who is eligible for flu, COVID-19 and RSV shots, and where to get them? Here are the details.

Forget the feds, California has its own vaccine guidance and delivery plan
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USC officials weighed halting sexual assault investigation if professor left — emails reveal The professor — accused by multiple students — agreed to retire early if the Title IX investigation was dropped. Then one student sued.

USC officials weighed halting sexual assault investigation if professor left — emails reveal.

The professor — accused by multiple students — agreed to retire early if the Title IX investigation was dropped. Then one student sued.