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5 days ago
Los Angeles

Shocking poll says half of Angelenos want a democratic socialist for mayor: 'Holy Zohran Mamdani'

Almost half of Los Angeles voters prefer a democratic socialist candidate for mayor, according to a recent poll.
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago
Los Angeles

LA forced to block freeway on-ramps with gates ahead of 'No King's' protests

Metal gates were installed on freeway ramps in LA to prevent protesters from blocking traffic during the 'No Kings' protests.
Remote teams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Two days in the office a month? L.A. city attorney candidates tussle over telework

Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto and challenger Marissa Roy have opposing views on office attendance policies for city attorneys.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Shocking poll says half of Angelenos want a democratic socialist for mayor: 'Holy Zohran Mamdani'

Almost half of Los Angeles voters prefer a democratic socialist candidate for mayor, according to a recent poll.
#civil-rights
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
fromKqed
1 week ago
US politics

How a Bay Area Attorney Aims to Hold US Agents Accountable for Violence in Minneapolis | KQED

Legal claims filed against federal agents for alleged abuse during immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

How a Bay Area Attorney Aims to Hold US Agents Accountable for Violence in Minneapolis | KQED

Legal claims filed against federal agents for alleged abuse during immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
#california
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago
Media industry

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

fromKqed
2 days ago
US Elections

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

Rough & Tumble, founded by Jack Kavanagh, is California's longest-running unbiased news aggregator, focusing on trust and simplicity.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California is a sanctuary state. Its public pensions invest in companies working with ICE

California's pension funds have invested over $2.7 billion in companies contracting with ICE and DHS, raising concerns about alignment with state values.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
US Elections
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
#immigration
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago
US politics

Walkouts, closures planned across Bay Area in protest against ICE crackdown

Bay Area students and workers staged walkouts protesting ICE funding and federal immigration enforcement after deaths linked to federal agents sparked nationwide demonstrations.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
US politics

Commentary: How do you stand up to lies and brutality? Maybe you blow a whistle, for starters

Community volunteers distribute whistles to warn and protect against ICE actions while criticizing political scapegoating, disinformation, and unequal enforcement of law.
Chicago
fromTruthout
1 day ago

ICE Presence Persists in Chicago as Raids Shift to Quieter Tactics

Federal immigration agents continue to operate in Chicago, impacting communities despite a reduction in visible presence since last fall.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Most California voters still disapprove of Trump's immigration crackdown, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with concerns about potential detentions affecting many families.
#police-misconduct
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
18 hours ago

San Bernardino Police slammed handcuffed teen to the ground, lawsuit alleges

An 18-year-old woman sued San Bernardino police for alleged excessive force during an arrest, resulting in serious injuries and false accusations.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

VIDEO: San Leandro officers 'dump' homeless man in Oakland; I-Team questions PD supervisor

San Leandro police handcuffed a homeless man and abandoned him in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
18 hours ago

San Bernardino Police slammed handcuffed teen to the ground, lawsuit alleges

An 18-year-old woman sued San Bernardino police for alleged excessive force during an arrest, resulting in serious injuries and false accusations.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

VIDEO: San Leandro officers 'dump' homeless man in Oakland; I-Team questions PD supervisor

San Leandro police handcuffed a homeless man and abandoned him in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

France: Thousands join Paris suburb mayor to protest racism

A rally in Saint-Denis supported newly elected Black mayor Bally Bagayoko against racism and highlighted ongoing racial tensions in France.
#wildfire
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

fromBoston.com
1 day ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
#homelessness
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
Mission District
fromCalifornia Post
3 days ago

Mass brawl breaks out at Venice Beach homeless camp where Karen Bass boasted about cleanup

A mass brawl erupted at a Venice Beach homeless encampment, highlighting ongoing issues despite recent cleanup efforts by the mayor's office.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
3 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
Portland food
fromKqed
2 days ago

Indigenous Communities Reclaim Ancestral Lands and Waters | KQED

The Potter Valley Pomo tribe creates a community forest for youth camps and events, marking a significant cultural initiative in California.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Evacuations as two wildfires break out in southern California

The Springs fire in Riverside county has grown to 3,500 acres, prompting local authorities to issue several evacuation orders. The fire is concentrated in an area mostly north and east of Lake Perris, burning portions of the surrounding state recreation area.
East Bay (California)
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | Revisiting More Black Male Judges, the Collegial Effect, Public Perceptions and Paths Forward | amNewYork

Increased representation of Black judges leads to fairer judicial outcomes and reduces racial disparities in sentencing.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Law enforcement watchdogs get more teeth when seeking records after state court ruling

Civilian oversight bodies in California can now subpoena law enforcement records during whistleblower investigations, enhancing transparency.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

We're Living in Horrible Conditions for Meaningful Dissent

The repeated imagery of war has desensitized the public, lowering political stakes and altering perceptions of conflict.
San Francisco
fromKqed
5 days ago

San Francisco Leaders Propose New Law Requiring Police to ID ICE Agents | KQED

San Francisco's sanctuary city policy enhances public safety and trust by limiting local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration operations.
California
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows a potential for two Republicans to face off, posing a significant threat to Democrats.
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Thousands rally against racism in Paris suburb to defend mayor

We come to state firmly and definitively our visceral attachment to the values of the Republic embodied by those who are heirs of immigration, said Bagayoko.
France news
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

California Democrats are holding hearings to defend state election systems against Trump's fraud allegations and threats of intervention.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Southern California sisters face losing mom to brain cancer, father to deportation

A Big Bear handyman faces deportation while his wife battles Stage 4 brain cancer, prompting their daughters to seek legal assistance.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

'OPD rendered no aid': Marvin Boomer's loved ones slam police and CHP in legal filing

Oakland police allegedly failed to assist a crash survivor while her boyfriend lay dead, leading to a legal claim of negligence.
fromJezebel
2 days ago

That Jonathan Majors-Daily Wire movie has a predictably bad relationship with unions

The crew walked off the Bonfire Legend production late last week and has called a strike against the production, citing a series of labor issues.
Media industry
Mission District
from48 hills
3 days ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Woman in critical condition after stabbing in downtown L.A.; suspect arrested

The woman was between 60 and 70 years old. Emergency responders took her to a local hospital, where she remained in critical but stable condition.
Los Angeles
#no-kings
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

90+ "No Kings" Bay Area Protests

Over 90 'No Kings' protests are scheduled across the Bay Area on March 28, 2026, including major marches and local demonstrations.
US politics
fromJezebel
6 days ago

Your TL;DR for This Weekend's No Kings Protests

Over 8 million Americans participated in 'No Kings' protests against the administration's actions, marking a significant increase in public dissent.
California
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. braces for 'No Kings' demonstrations, installs barriers to the 101 Freeway

Metal swing gates installed on L.A. freeway ramps to enhance safety ahead of planned 'No Kings' protests.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Santa Clara County sheriff reports drop in use of force cases - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office reports a year-over-year decline in use of force incidents, with 603 reported in 2025.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Trump announces fraud' crackdown in Democratic states as arrests begin in California

Donald Trump announced a crackdown on fraud in Democratic states, appointing JD Vance as fraud czar, with arrests already made in California.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

DHS says local mom was killed due to county's sanctuary policy

Homeland Security blames Santa Clara County's sanctuary policy for the murder of Kembery Chirinos-Flores by two undocumented Honduran men.
#protests
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Dozens arrested after authorities fire tear gas at 'No Kings' protesters

Over 70 protesters were arrested after police used tear gas and pepper balls during a demonstration in Los Angeles.
US politics
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Sunday Links: Thousands March at No Kings' Protests Across the Bay Area

Thousands protested in the Bay Area against various issues, including fair elections and the war in Iran, forming a human banner demanding Trump's removal.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Dozens arrested after authorities fire tear gas at 'No Kings' protesters

Over 70 protesters were arrested after police used tear gas and pepper balls during a demonstration in Los Angeles.
US politics
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Sunday Links: Thousands March at No Kings' Protests Across the Bay Area

Thousands protested in the Bay Area against various issues, including fair elections and the war in Iran, forming a human banner demanding Trump's removal.
Film
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: What 'One Battle After Another' doesn't get about resistance in Trump's America

Paul Thomas Anderson's Oscar-winning film 'One Battle After Another' depicts armed resistance against government oppression but lacks substantive contemporary commentary despite critical acclaim.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
6 days ago

Marching for Immigrant Rights, 20 Years Ago and Today | KQED

The 2006 immigrant rights marches in Los Angeles galvanized Latino organizing and continue to inspire current activism against anti-immigration policies.
#immigration-enforcement
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Santa Monica man charged with kidnapping of UCLA student, rape of a separate woman

A Santa Monica man has been charged with rape and kidnapping related to two separate incidents involving female victims.
US politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Sunnyvale Homicide Being Used By Homeland Security to Argue Against Sanctuary Policies

The Sunnyvale domestic violence homicide case has been politicized by DHS due to the suspects' deportation history.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

In L.A. mayor's race, controversial poll shows Nithya Raman ahead of Karen Bass

Nithya Raman had a commanding lead in a field of five major candidates, with 33% of voters supporting her, while Bass trailed at 17%. Other polls have shown Bass in first place.
Los Angeles
US Elections
fromKqed
3 days ago

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Commentary: Horrified by the state of the union, he's an angry protester. But he's also optimistic

Trump fatigue syndrome drives citizens to either disengage from politics or actively protest, with some like Bert Voorhees choosing civic engagement to defend American democracy against perceived authoritarian threats.
California
fromABC30 Fresno
4 days ago

LIVE: California gubernatorial candidate forum being held at Fresno State

The California gubernatorial race features candidate forums focusing on affordability, rural issues, job creation, immigration, and agriculture.
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Mass exodus from Los Angeles revealed in shocking new figures

Los Angeles County's population has now dipped to just under 9.7 million, marking a continuation of a steady slide for the nation's most populous county. The raw number of departures is eye-catching, but experts say the broader trend may be even more concerning: fewer people are coming in to replace those who leave.
Los Angeles
California
fromKqed
5 days ago

The Challenges in Removing Cesar Chavez's Name in California Cities | KQED

California officially changes Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers' Day amid sexual abuse allegations against Chavez.
fromKqed
5 days ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

LAPD fired munition at anti-ICE protest that left man blind in one eye, legal claim says

A 23-year-old autistic man lost sight in his right eye after LAPD shot him with a less-lethal projectile at a January protest, prompting a $100 million legal claim.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Taking to the Streets

Independent journalism holds the powerful to account, centers marginalized communities, cuts through lies, advances progressive ideas, and relies on reader support and donations.
World news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Photos: Iranian protest in downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles demonstrators rallied in solidarity with Iranian protesters after a violent crackdown killed thousands, as protests over economic hardship challenged Iran's leadership.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have deja vu

Black families who have lost loved ones to police violence said the killings in Minnesota have brought back painful memories of their own fights for justice as law enforcement agencies spun up narratives to suggest officers had no other choice but to kill their relatives. And these law enforcement agencies often make no effort to publicly correct misstatements or falsehoods that might have impact on a fair justice process, experts said.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

"Reforms" Didn't End Police Violence in 2020 and They Won't End ICE Violence Now

Yet while "Abolish ICE" serves as a unifying chant in the streets, Democrats are once again seeking to temper and co-opt people's demands into a narrow version of reform. The demands outlined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer could not be more toothless: requiring ICE agents to unmask, wear body cameras, and to follow a code of conduct modeled on other law enforcement agencies.
US politics
#ice
#ice-raids
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

California Post Reporter Hounded by Anti-Cop Protesters at LAPD Meeting

Footage from the meeting captured protesters flipping the middle finger at cameras and putting their hands up in Paige's face to interrupt her reporting. You are afraid of me, aren't you? protester Jason Reedy seethed at Paige, according to her story. Paige wrote that her and the Posts photographer left the meeting after it was shut down by the protesters; she said they did not leave because they were intimidated into silence, but because the situation had become unsafe and our job was to report.
US politics
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Radical SoCal group sets next anti-ICE 'mass meeting' as White House slams 'far-left' orgs that target law enforcement

Dare To Struggle SoCal organized anti-ICE mass meetings encouraging students to confront ICE, culminating in violent protests that injured federal agents.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Minneapolis protests clampdown killings by federal agents

Minneapolis residents are organizing watch patrols, protests, and mutual aid after federal agents killed two people, transforming local solidarity and the meaning of "Minnesota nice."
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Federal agent injured in clash with protesters in Downtown L.A. during student walkout

A federal agent was injured during clashes with protesters as students in Downtown Los Angeles staged walkouts against Trump administration immigration policies.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: It's a police state in Minnesota

The expansion of claimed absolute immunity by federal leaders and agents is eroding accountability, enabling unlawful force against civilians, and threatening constitutional protections.
fromwww.latimes.com
2 months ago

Peaceful protest over Minneapolis shooting begins in downtown Los Angeles; Bass assails ICE

Demonstrators gathered at the historic Placita Olvera marketplace. A banner fluttered above reading, From Los Angeles to Minneapolis, stop ICE terror. As the afternoon light began to fade, speakers led chants to abolish ICE and urged ICE out of Minnesota, ICE out of L.A. They carried signs printed with messages America hates ICE and Drop the charges on Minnesota activists.
US politics
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Second man shares horrific story of being blinded by officers at anti-ICE rally in Santa Ana

Homeland Security officers fired less-lethal projectiles at Santa Ana protesters, striking at least two people in the face and causing severe eye injuries.
US politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

Push For Reparations For Black Californians Continues Despite Setbacks | KQED

A special election on August 4 leaves a GOP House seat vacant for months, while UNAC/UHCP plans an open-ended Kaiser strike beginning Jan. 26.
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