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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...

Lake Tahoe Wellness Escape: Fly from London to San Francisco with 7 Nights Stay from £1099pp
Looking for a refreshing September getaway? This exclusive travel offer combines scenic beauty, wellness opportunities, and adventure in one unforgettable trip. On 1st September 2025, fly direct from London Heathrow to San Francisco with United...

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...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's national profile soars with latest Trump fight, but there are risks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gavin Newsom is having a moment. In the national struggle over U.S. House control, perhaps no politician has more at stake than the California governor, who has emerged as the leading Democratic adversary to President Donald...

California Secretary of State urges participation in High School Voter Education Weeks
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, is calling on students and families to encourage their school districts, schools and charter administrators to participate in High School Voter Educations Weeks. California Education Code section...

California men’s soccer opens season with 3-2 win over Saint Mary’s
California Golden Bears men's soccer team began their 2025 season with a 3-2 win over Saint Mary's in Moraga on Thursday. Newcomers Cam Wilkerson and Luka Lukic were responsible for all three goals, with Lukic scoring twice and Wilkerson providing...

This San Francisco college is the hardest to get into in the U.S.
It's a big day for students at USC since today is move-in day! Koco McAboy is live at USC with all the excitement. A new list just ranked the hardest colleges to get into in each state, with more than a dozen California schools topping the list....

California Strikes Back: : Democrats Move to Neutralize Texas GOP’s Mid-Decade Map
Click here for updates on this story August 22, 2925 (Houston Style Magazine) — How Sacramento’s emergency redistricting gambit could rebalance the U.S. House—and why Houston should care. California Democrats just threw a sharp elbow back at Texas...

Immigration debate intensifies: Florida lieutenant governor personally retrieves suspect in triple turnpike killing
By Michelle Bandur Click here for updates on this story STOCKTON, Calif. (KCRA) — Harjinder Singh, a semi-truck driver from Stockton accused of causing a fatal crash on a Florida turnpike, was escorted back to Florida by Lt. Gov. Jay Collins...
Los Angeles Council moves to require LAPD oversight of ICE agents after surge in immigration raids
LOS ANGELES — In response to aggressive and widespread federal immigration raids, the City Council Aug. 19 called for a policy that would require L.A. police to verify the identity of masked federal agents when requested by an individual targeted...

Homary Opens First Commercial Flagship Store in Los Angeles County, Duarte
DUARTE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Homary, the award-winning global home lifestyle brand known for blending stunning design with accessible luxury, is proud to announce the opening of its first-ever commercial flagship store in Duarte,...

Immigrant population in US declines for first time since 1960s under Trump admin
The US immigrant population is shrinking for the first time since the 1960s as President Donald Trump has implemented a crackdown on illegal immigration, tightened up the visa application process, and taken other steps to implement his agenda. In...

LA immigration raids are sparking boycotts, but do they work?
When it comes to protesting immigration enforcement raids, advocates say their “money is power.” Hundreds gathered at a recent August protest in Los Angeles to show support for a 24-hour boycott of several companies they say have enabled the Trump...

Why experts say Trump’s revocation of California grant funds over trans inclusion endangers all at-risk kids
The Trump administration is stripping funding from a program that helps California’s most vulnerable young people because the program includes services for transgender kids. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The...

Long Beach residents, local immigrant rights groups ask city for more immigrant protections
Long Beach residents and immigrant rights groups continue advocating for more financial support and protections for the city’s immigrant community, especially after federal agents conducted raids at local car washes last weekend – which elected...

Major black group condemns ICE raids on Caribbean immigrants
A New York-based Black group has strongly condemned raids by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency on Caribbean immigrants and other communities of color. The Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW) has also...

George Mason President Implemented Illegal Race-Based Hiring Schemes, Education Department Finds
L: George Mason University (edited from gmu.edu) R: Gregory Washington (Lathan Goumas/George Mason University Office of Communications and Marketing) George Mason University's president "waged a university-wide campaign to implement unlawful DEI...

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California-based nonprofit supports military veteran entrepreneurs through education, funding
The apprenticeship program at nonprofit Semper Fi & America’s Fund supports veterans in launching businesses by providing education, mentorship, and financial assistance, program director Casey Fisher told FOX Business.

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ fight: DeSantis vows to appeal judge's order to scale back Everglades immigrant-detention center
Gov. Ron DeSantis said a federal judge's ruling barring more people from being sent to Alligator Alcatraz, an ICE detention facility in South Florida, would not stop them from enforcing immigration. He referred to the judge as an "activist judge,"...