Worker let go after woman intervenes during immigration raid at Torrance car wash
A woman is speaking out after she intervened during an immigration raid at a Torrance car wash and helped prevent one worker from being detained by federal agents.
Maravilla Housing Project Residents Fearful After Receiving Notice That Their Citizen Status Could Be...
When former Maravilla Housing Development resident Julia Sierra read a letter from the agency that manages the public housing development where she grew up, informing her that her parents' citizen status could legally be disclosed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), she felt scared. “But I'm used to it,”...
Minimum wage goes up in multiple states, cities and counties on July 1
Workers in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, DC will be entitled to a higher minimum wage starting on July 1. Alaska’s minimum wage will increase to $13 an hour, from $11.91, while Washington, DC’s will rise to $17.95 per hour, from $17.50. Oregon’s minimum wage differs by region, so...
L.A. Leaders Call for Ban on Masked Federal Agents
Los Angeles leaders demand a ban on masked federal agents amid concerns over impersonation and accountability. California lawmakers propose the "No Secret Police Act" to ensure law enforcement transparency.
LAPD sergeant among 2 killed in crash on 405 Fwy through Sepulveda Pass; all...
Two people were killed, including a Los Angeles police sergeant, in crashes on the 405 Freeway that prompted the closure of all southbound lanes Monday.
47-Year-Old Rent Law Is Killing LA, Tenants Demand a Bill of Rights
Rent Stabilization Ordinance's cutoff date every five years ensures more aging rental properties qualify for tenant protections.
California Acts: New bill mandates agent ID following June 12 raid outcry
Sacramento, California – California is poised to consider new statewide legislation that would mandate clear identification from agents
‘You’re acting like criminals’: Owner yells at ICE agents raiding his Torrance car wash
During a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Torrance on Sunday, a business owner got into a heated argument with one of the federal officers who was raiding his car wash and taking some of his workers. The loud exchange was caught on multiple videos, the first of which showed the start of […]
Hikers capture stunning images of unexpected creatures in hills overlooking Los Angeles: ‘To see...
"What a special sighting!" Hikers capture stunning images of unexpected creatures in hills overlooking Los Angeles: 'To see them so close to the city is truly awesome' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Feds seemed to incite violence at L.A. County protest, local mayor says
A local mayor who attended an anti-immigration enforcement demonstration over the weekend in Bell told the Los Angeles Times that the crowd’s mood changed from peaceful to angry after two unmarked SUV’s drove toward protesters. The violence unfolded Friday in the 7000 block of Atlantic Avenue, north of Florence...
