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ICE Publuc Transit Fears, Plastic Bag Wins and the Race for Driverless Tech
A Pasadena immigration raid is rippling across L.A., where bus ridership has dropped amid growing fear of ICE enforcement on public transportation. A…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Sweeping Federal Moves Redefine California’s Parks, Workforce, and Detention Policies
A former prison in California is being converted into the state’s largest migrant detention facility under a new federal contract. Businesses across …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
As America Heats Up, So Do the Battles Over Rights and Power
California braces for its most dangerous wildfire season yet, but sweeping federal cuts could leave the state exposed. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court u…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Bots, Bling, and Hollywood’s Digital Power Plays
AI scammers are siphoning off millions in college financial aid, a record-breaking jewelry heist has finally led to federal indictments, and Hollywoo…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Neuralink’s Vision Test, Homelessness Oversight Fight, and a New COVID Surge Warning
A new COVID subvariant called “Nimbus” is driving a surge across California, with doctors warning of painful symptoms and weakened vaccine policies. …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Pay It Forward Student Loans, Grocery Worker Strike, and Mattel’s AI Toy Push
A new “pay-it-forward” student loan model is gaining traction in cities like San Diego and Honolulu—offering interest-free funding with no payments d…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Fear, Power, and Driverless Cars in the Battle Over Truth in LA
Viral claims of ICE raids at school graduations and hotels in Los Angeles have been widely debunked, as officials push back against a wave of fear-fu…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
330 ICE Arrests, Armenian Gang Charges, and a Changing Downtown
Federal agents have detained 330 immigrants in L.A. since Friday, with the White House vowing more to come. At the same time, car washes across L.A. …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Introducing: Rebuilding L.A.
Please enjoy the first episode of the latest from L.A. Times Studios, Rebuilding L.A.
L.A. Times reporter Liam Dillon joins us to talk about where we …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Mexican President Responds to L.A. Raids, Glendale Ends ICE Deal, Waymo Vehicles Torched, and Apple Under Pressure
Mexico’s president urges calm after immigration raids in L.A. trigger protests and fear among families. Glendale cuts ties with ICE after 18 years, c…
9 months ago