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Immigrants at ICE’s Adelanto detention center denounce lack of medical care and “inhumane” conditions. A federal lawsuit by immigrants detained at the ICE facility alleges they’re treated like “dogs in cages” and denied food and water. https://t.co/6K4aj9RAmn
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A federal lawsuit by immigrants detained at the ICE facility alleges they’re treated like “dogs in cages” and denied food and water.
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Monterey Park moves to give voters the power to ban data centers amid public outcry City leaders are drafting a ballot proposition that could ban data centers, a move that prompted one developer’s attorney to accuse them of bowing down to “mob rule." https://t.co/a6XvOGA6ip
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City leaders are drafting a ballot proposition that could ban data centers because of environmental concerns, a move that prompted one developer’s attorney to accuse them of bowing down to “mob rule.”
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LA San Fernando Valley students are walking out of school to protest ICE raids. Students from more than 100 schools are expected to participate on Friday morning. https://t.co/h6FqMydD9H
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Students from more than 100 schools are expected to participate on Friday morning.
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The El Sereno Night Market — open Wednesdays from 5-9 pm — celebrates its return after three weeks of closure amid ICE raids. Organizers and vendors hoped that strong community power in numbers would keep vendors safe.
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Protesters Turn to Economic Disruption to Fight ICE Inspired by a one-day general strike in response to the killings of two US citizens in Minneapolis last month, a nationwide shutdown shows the evolution of mobilizing against Trump’s immigration agenda. https://t.co/aQ19OIfNxe
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A nationwide shutdown, inspired by a one-day general strike in response to the killings of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis last month, shows the evolving tactics of groups from Minnesota to Los...
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LA County leaders want to make it harder to evict tenants targeted by ICE. But they can’t agree on how The Board of Supervisors passed a motion to raise the rent debt threshold in unincorporated areas and could extend protections countywide. https://t.co/foDTBpMzHE
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The Board of Supervisors passed a motion to raise the rent debt threshold in unincorporated areas and could extend protections countywide.
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After ICE shootings in LA, residents want accountability for agents, safety for neighbors. Residents say they’ll feel safe when ICE agents face consequences for violence and operate under stricter standards when opening fire in LA neighborhoods. https://t.co/iMkXTZSB6T
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Residents say they’ll feel safe when ICE agents face consequences for violence and operate under stricter standards when opening fire in LA neighborhoods.
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Amid Climate Crisis, Insurers’ Increased Use of AI Raises Concern For LA Policyholders States and consumers accuse insurance giants of using technology to slow payouts and drop homeowners. https://t.co/wGYtxD0wQl
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States and consumers accuse insurance giants of using technology to slow payouts and drop homeowners.
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We will not be intimidated. The federal arrest of two journalists defies the First Amendment. https://t.co/HamPkgoBNq
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The federal arrest of two journalists defies the First Amendment.
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These LA businesses are closing in solidarity with the nationwide anti-ICE strike: From bakeries to bars, businesses are denouncing the increase in violent federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and LA. https://t.co/1iypjjw2Eg
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From bakeries to bars, businesses are denouncing the increase in violent federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and LA.
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LA residents protest new battery storage facility, fearing fire risk and a link to AI data centers The City of Industry has long invited industrial development. But locals said there’s a lack of transparency around the impacts of environmental pollution. https://t.co/zsp4D8wZit
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The City of Industry has invited commercial and industrial development for decades. But locals said there’s a lack of transparency around the impacts of environmental pollution.
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Jsané Tyler, the cousin of Keith Porter Jr., spoke at the LAPD police commission meeting on Tuesday. Porter was killed by an off duty ICE agent on Dec. 31. A petition calling on law enforcement to prosecute the agent who fatally shot Porter has garnered over 18,600 signatures.
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LA and other CA cities just saw their lowest homicide rates in decades. It’s not clear why Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows across the state. https://t.co/CvXsohIFQv
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Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows across the state.
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Can’t protest? Here are other ways to get involved in LA There are lots of other ways to make a difference during Los Angeles ICE raids. “We need you, the people, to stand with immigrants.” https://t.co/58lckILsJT
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There are lots of other ways to make a difference during Los Angeles ICE raids. “We need you, the people, to stand with immigrants.”
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If you live in California, you can now tell data brokers to delete your personal information. Here’s how to do it A new law service called DROP could help curb spam phone calls and emails. https://t.co/UrhvPiTn36
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California has deployed a new service that allows you to ask data brokers in the state to stop selling your personal information.
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With one vote today, LA elected officials moved the region closer to realizing a 40-year dream of a public transit line operating between the San Fernando Valley and the Westside. https://t.co/1raDwrZJAs
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Once the transit line is operational, the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project would ferry San Fernando Valley residents to the Westside in 10 minutes
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City Council voted 9-4 to give LAPD more $$$ to hire 170 more officers than budgeted for yesterday. LAPD already went over budget by $210 million AND had $260 million in liability payouts over the last two fiscal years, according to the City Controller.
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Federal agents descended on a quiet Willowbrook block shortly after 7 a.m., startling residents in the unincorporated Los Angeles community.
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Keeping people with their pets can help LA's housing crisis — and mental health Social worker Jackie Parra intervenes at LA’s busiest animal shelter to help people in crisis keep their pets and housing. https://t.co/noZXinKAxb
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Social worker Jackie Parra intervenes at L.A.’s busiest animal shelter to help people in crisis keep their pets and housing.
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Swap your swag: how LA clothing swaps are helping people find cute clothes and community. https://t.co/xRsxKS206t
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Clothing swaps are becoming more popular for people seeking sustainability and ways to express their gender identity.
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