‘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,"...

Funding for immigrant family school programs secured, Newsom considers easing permitting for oil drilling

In today's newscast, Monterey County deputy superintendent of schools confirmed that federal funds that had previously been impounded have been released to schools for programs that support migrant and low income families. And, Governor Gavin...

Jay Collins on California extradition mission: ‘This is not performative’

by Jay Waagmeester Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, on the ground in California, insisted his trip to the West Coast to extradite to Florida an immigrant charged with vehicular homicide was not performative, although that state’s governor insists otherwise....

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...

A Federal Security Grant Program Popular with Jewish Organizations May Now Require Beneficiaries to Cooperate with ICE - Dozens of Jewish organizations signed a letter denouncing requirements that Nonprofit Security grantees work with immigration…

Synagogues, churches, mosques, schools, and other nonprofits that receive money from a popular Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grants program for increased security may now be required to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, as...

California lawmakers swiftly pass, governor signs, Democrats' redistricting plan

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The California legislature approved on Thursday a redistricting plan aimed at giving Democrats five more seats in the U.S. Congress, countering a partisan advantage President Donald Trump sought from a Republican move to...

Immigrant Truck Driver in Deadly Crash That Killed 16 Is Out of Jail After Serving Half Sentence, Fights Extradition

It’s a tale of two truck drivers, both immigrants to North American countries, that differ greatly in many respects. Both, however, raise a fundamental question about the nature of immigration and public safety: Namely, why do the cultural...

California’s ‘Hardest Town To Pronounce’ Has Officially Been Named — It Was Once A ‘Healing Waters’ Spa

Xavier Hoenner Photography via Getty Images. Many curious and surprising spots can be found all across California, especially around L.A… From ghost towns near the airport to purple sand beaches and Swiss-looking landscapes. But this place is...

Founder of League of American Workers: Illegal immigrant with a CDL 'kills 3 innocent Florida citizens'

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, has raised concerns about U.S. border and licensing policies. He claims these policies allowed an undocumented immigrant to obtain a commercial license before being arrested in Florida for...

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...

The Complete Los Angeles Guide: Museums, Beaches, and Hollywood Magic

Los Angeles skyline at sunset, framed by the city's iconic palm trees. Photo by chonesstock via Canva Los Angeles, the largest city in California, is a fascinating place to visit with a bouquet of sights to offer to a short or long-term visitor....

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...

DeSantis announces the ‘Florida Panhandle Immigration Enforcement Operation’

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Governor Ron DeSantis is cracking down on illegal immigration in the Florida Panhandle. He held a press conference alongside the Florida Highway Patrol in Panama City on Friday. He announced that the FHP, alongside...

Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: Anna Genasci

Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: The Stanislaus County Farm Bureau is setting the pace for agricultural advocacy and education in California. In a recent interview on the AgNet News Hour, Anna Genasci, Communications...

Carrying the Legacy of American Modern Dance: A Japanese Dancer’s Challenge in Los Angeles

Photo by E. Mesiyah McGinnis Kozue Kasahara of Lula Washington Dance Theatre performs Martha Graham’s “Satyric Festival Song” on April 26 for The Soraya’s “L.A. Dances Graham100. On Saturday, Aug. 23, at 8 p.m. at the Ford Theatre, 2580 Cahuenga...

60,000 Immigrants To Lose Temporary Protected Status

WASHINGTON — An appeals court late Wednesday said it will allow the Trump administration, for now, to move forward with ending temporary protections for 60,000 immigrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua. It means that Nepali immigrants with...

Why Was Lil Nas Arrested? Street Incident in Los Angeles Explained

Rapper Lil Nas X was arrested in Los Angeles after being spotted nearly naked. wearing only underwear and boots strutting down Ventura Boulevard before allegedly charging at police officers.  Grammy-winning Hollywood rapper Lil Nas X (Montero...

SLO County Office of Education: Encore

In the Oxford English Dictionary, “encore” is defined as both a noun and an exclamation. As a noun, it refers to an extra performance given at the end of a show, often in response to audience demand. As an exclamation, “encore” is what the...

Immigration drops for the 1st time in 50 years amid Trump's mass deportation efforts The number of immigrants arriving in the U.S. has dropped for the first time in 50 years. Trump policies played a big role, experts say. Read More »

For the first time in more than half a century, immigrants leaving the U.S. outnumber those arriving, a phenomenon that may signal President Trump's historic mass deportation efforts are having the intended effect. An analysis of census data...

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