Tensions flare as agents arrest another U.S. citizen for interfering in immigration arrests Tensions flare as agents arrest another U.S. citizen for interfering in immigration arrests

Immigration agents arresting people in the streets increasingly clash with the citizens trying to protect them. In the Los Angeles suburb of Pico Rivera, a 20-year-old Walmart worker was arrested after a heated exchange with agents.

June 19, 2025, 12:00
ICE wants to expand detention capacity in California. This new facility will be the largest in the state ICE wants to expand detention capacity in California. This new facility will be the largest in the state

CoreCivic has reached an agreement with ICE to convert its California City facility into federal immigrant detention.

June 19, 2025, 12:00
Trump bans 'negative' signage at national parks, asks visitors to snitch on unpatriotic text Trump bans 'negative' signage at national parks, asks visitors to snitch on unpatriotic text

Trump's directive banning signage he would deem unpatriotic has left free speech advocates in disbelief, wondering how park employees will put a sunny spin on monuments acknowledging slavery, internment and other dark chapters.

June 19, 2025, 12:00
Detectives investigating UCLA student's murder uncovered a stunningly personal betrayal Detectives investigating UCLA student's murder uncovered a stunningly personal betrayal

When a young man was found dead in a pitch-black tunnel frequented by occultists, the LAPD considered the possibility of ritual sacrifice. But Ronald Baker's murder would eventually be traced to a shockingly sinister deception.

June 19, 2025, 12:00
Elected officials voice outrage after reports of immigration raid at bus stop in Pasadena Elected officials voice outrage after reports of immigration raid at bus stop in Pasadena

Reports of federal agents detaining people at a bus stop near a Winchell's Donut House in Pasadena spurred outrage among some elected officials in Los Angeles County.

June 19, 2025, 12:00
Protesters are chasing federal agents out of L.A. County hotels: 'A small victory' Protesters are chasing federal agents out of L.A. County hotels: 'A small victory'

In hotels across L.A. County, federal immigration agents come face-to-face with a public that is often highly critical of their enforcement actions.

June 19, 2025, 12:00
Hiltzik: How Trump could sabotage L.A.'s World Cup and Olympics Hiltzik: How Trump could sabotage L.A.'s World Cup and Olympics

Trump administration immigration and travel policies could have severe negative effects on L.A. events such as the World Cup and Olympics.

June 19, 2025, 12:00
'Your bones rattle': The thrill of chasing rocket launches in this California coastal town 'Your bones rattle': The thrill of chasing rocket launches in this California coastal town

About 22 miles north of Santa Barbara, Lompoc has become a day trip destination for aerospace aficionados.

June 19, 2025, 12:00
Women take center stage as Pointeworks aims to 'bring balance within the ballet world' Women take center stage as Pointeworks aims to 'bring balance within the ballet world'

Nonprofit dance company Pointeworks creates opportunities on and offstage for women, including choreographers and composers, during ballet's off-season.

June 19, 2025, 12:00
A pyramid scheme seemed like a good idea — until one of the Bishop sisters was murdered A pyramid scheme seemed like a good idea — until one of the Bishop sisters was murdered

Grift and greed have deadly consequences in Megan Abbott's 'El Dorado Drive,' a mystery about suburban women caught up in a pyramid scheme called the Wheel.

June 19, 2025, 12:00