Best Federal Labor Relations Authority Podcasts (2025)

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Fireworks explosion in Pacoima, LA City Council considers new ADU proposal, Irvine looks at a new housing development — The P.M. Edition 4:56

3h ago4:56

4:56

One man has been killed in a home firework explosion in Pacoima, CA. A new LA City Council proposal would allow homeowners to build and sell ADUs in their backyard. Irvine may consider a new housing development that would build townhomes on a retired asphalt plant. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting ht…

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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr arrest, LAPD's new guidance for dealing w/feds, Deadly Pacoima fireworks explosion— The A.M. Edition 5:05

5h ago5:05

5:05

The family of Julio Cesar Chavez Junior speaks out after his immigration arrest. LA's police chief has new guidance for officers dealing with federal agents. Pacoima sees first-hand the deadly potential of fireworks. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to rec…

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Home at center of Andrew Do scandal seized, LA County has a leader for its new homelessness agency, Restaurants struggling due to fear of raids — The P.M. Edition 4:59

2h ago4:59

4:59

U.S. Marshals have seized former O.C. supervisor Andrew Do's daughter's home. L.A. County has a leader for its new homelessness agency. Immigration enforcement has had a chilling effect on local restaurants' business. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to re…

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DHS investigates peeing agents in Pico Rivera, The future of fantasy sports betting in CA, Dodgers sued over DEI— The A.M. Edition 5:02

3h ago5:02

5:02

Pico Rivera educators demand answers over federal agents who peed on campus property. The Dodgers have been sued over their attempts at diversity and inclusion. A strike that could have crippled grocery shopping has now been avoided. The fate of fantasy sports betting in CA could be decided today. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at …

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Sheriff Luna on rebuilding trust, Some say fire mortgage relief not provided, Pets and fireworks — The P.M. Edition 4:42

1d ago4:42

4:42

L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna says he hopes to rebuild trust in law enforcement when federal troops leave. Some who lost their homes in the L.A. fires say their banks aren't abiding by state rules. We have tips on keeping your pets safe and secure during the fireworks this week. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join an…

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LA City & County pursue legal action over immigration crackdown, Constitutional experts weigh in on federal suit against LA, Newsom to announce TV & film tax credits— The A.M. Edition 5:01

2d ago5:01

5:01

Both LA City and County are firing up their lawyers to take on the recent federal immigration crackdown. Constitutional experts are weighing in on the Trump Administration lawsuit against Los Angeles. Hollywood has $750 million reasons to celebrate today. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://lais…

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LA officials blast Trump lawsuit, CA sues HHS over health data access, New LA rent hike cap — The P.M. Edition 4:59

3d ago4:59

4:59

L.A. city officials are condemning the Trump administration's lawsuit against the city's sanctuary policy. Meanwhile, the state is suing the federal government for giving immigration officials access to personal health data. L.A.'s new rent increase cap is now in effect as of today. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join …

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Mayor Bass to respond to sanctuary lawsuit, CA Republicans want ICE changes, Ports brace for the return of tariffs— The A.M. Edition 5:01

3d ago5:01

5:01

The Trump Administration is suing LA, and now the Mayor is set to respond. A group of California Republicans are asking the feds to tone it down when it comes to immigration crackdowns. The ports are bracing for the return of Trump tariffs. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www…

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Trump admin sues LA over sanctuary policies, County explores legal action against Trump, New OC nature preserve — The P.M. Edition 4:58

4d ago4:58

4:58

The Trump administration is suing the city of L.A. over its protections for undocumented immigrants. Meanwhile, an L.A. County supervisor is exploring whether the county should take legal action against the feds. Orange County's getting a new coastal nature preserve. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting …

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Multiple wildfires in Riverside & San Bernardino Counties, Trump promises immigration passes for farm & hotel workers, LA County's new tool to battle homelessness — The A.M. Edition 5:23

4d ago5:23

5:23

Multiple wildfires are burning through Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. President Trump once again seems willing to carve out exemptions for farm and hotel workers without legal status. LA County gets a new tool to battle homelessness. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www…

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Lake Fire in San Bernardino, Gathering for detained paleta vendor, Adolfo Guzman-Lopez the poet — Sunday Edition 13:13

5d ago13:13

13:13

A fire near Silverwood Lake started burning in San Bernardino yesterday, forcing evacuations. Culver City gathers to support a longtime ice cream vendor detained by ICE. LAist journalist Adolfo Guzman-Lopez takes readers on a road trip from Mexico to L.A. with his first book of poetry. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/jo…

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Film tax credits to expand, ICE impersonator arrested, Altadena's Black artists — Saturday Edition 10:07

6d ago10:07

10:07

California film tax credits are set to double after the legislature approved a plan proposed by Governor Newsom. A man posing as a federal immigration agent was arrested by police this week amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions. And behind the scenes of “Ode to Dena,” featuring Black artists from Altadena. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report…

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Medicaid cuts could hit LA hard, Will gas prices really skyrocket in July?, Documenting immigration arrests — The P.M. Edition 4:59

7d ago4:59

4:59

A new study looks at how hard L.A. could be hit by Medicaid cuts. We fact check claims that gas prices will skyrocket when a tax takes effect July 1. We have a guide for how to document immigration arrests. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FRE…

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Detained U.S. citizen freed on bond, Former Marine accused of arming protesters to speak out, Getty Villa Museum reopens — The A.M. Edition 4:56

7d ago4:56

4:56

A U.S. citizen, caught on video being detained by federal agents in downtown LA, is now free on bond... and speaking out. A former Marine accused of arming anti-ICE protesters is about to share his side of the story. An LA institution reopens after nearly losing everything in January's wildfires. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LA…

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Huntington Park takes on masked immigration officers, Metro considers changes after protests, Changes to July 4 celebrations — The P.M. Edition 4:42

8d ago4:42

4:42

Huntington Park passed a motion directing its police force to intervene against unauthorized immigration activity. Metro is revisiting how it closes its stations after feedback from this month's protests. Pasadena is swapping out its fireworks show for a drone show. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting h…

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1,600+ SoCal detainments in ICE sweeps, Justice Dept sues OC official, LA's first 3-star Michelin restaurants— The A.M. Edition 4:55

8d ago4:55

4:55

Homeland Security reveals exactly how many people have been caught up, so far, in SoCal immigration sweeps. The Justice Department sues an OC official, who's accused of protecting the identities of non-citizens. LA gets its first 3-Star Michelin restaurants. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://la…

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FAIR Plan provision ruled illegal, Breaking down LAUSD's new budget, ICE arrest video details — The P.M. Edition 5:00

9d ago5:00

5:00

A judge has ruled the California FAIR Plan's smoke damage policy is illegal. LA Unified has approved its budget for its next fiscal year. We have details of a video showing a man being arrested at a routine immigration check-in. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/…

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Family of detained U.S. citizen demands answers, Cudahy Vice-Mayor faces backlash over social media post, Judge rules on LA homelessness funding— The A.M. Edition 4:55

10d ago4:55

4:55

A family demands answers after a US citizen is detained by federal agents in downtown LA. The Vice-Mayor of Cudahy appears to call on street gangs to take on the feds. A judge issues his long-awaited ruling over the future of LA homelessness funding. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com …

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USA: Interview with Shawna Bader-Blau from the Solidarity Center 21:39

10d ago21:39

21:39

Send us a text Shawna Bader-Blau heads up the Solidarity Center in Washington DC which has for many years been one of the great sources of support for workers around the world trying create and sustain independent, democratic trade unions. But with the inauguration of Donald Trump earlier this year, all that has come under threat. In our interview,…

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Man allegedly linked to Palm Springs bombing dies, Senate's plan to sell public land hits roadblock, UBI for LA community college students — The P.M. Edition 4:32

10d ago4:32

4:32

A man accused of aiding in the Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing has died in custody. A plan to sell off millions of acres of California's public lands may be off the table. What a monthly stipend can mean for LA's community college students. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Vis…

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Iranian-Americans in LA call for regime change, LAPD Chief defends protest actions, CA's new extreme heat tracker— The A.M. Edition 4:46

11d ago4:46

4:46

Protesters in LA call for regime change in Iran. LA's police chief defends his officers in the face of anti-ICE protests. California's new tool that treats extreme heat like a hurricane or tornado. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi E…

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Legislature introduces "No Vigilantes Act", Tustin hangar cleanup nearly done, LAist's resource guide for immigrants — The P.M. Edition 4:55

11d ago4:55

4:55

A new bill would require law enforcement officers operating in California to identify themselves. The debris cleanup from 2023's Tustin hangar fire is almost finished. We have a guide to help connect immigrant communities with food, remote jobs, financial aid, and legal resources. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join an…

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Protesters rally against strikes in Iran, the 1870s law at the center of Newsom vs Trump hearing, LA City Council considers ICE-related lawsuit— The A.M. Edition 4:42

11d ago4:42

4:42

Demonstrators hit the streets of LA to protest the military strikes on Iran. The legal battle over who controls the National Guard in LA throws it back to the 70s... the 1870s. LA City Council is gearing up for its own legal fight over the ICE arrests. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…

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US enters Israel-Iran conflict, ICE and AAPI hubs, Two Trader Joe’s in Sherman Oaks? — Sunday Edition 9:25

12d ago9:25

9:25

State and local officials say they're monitoring security threats after the U.S. struck three Iran nuclear sites on Saturday. Foot traffic is down in popular Asian ethnic enclaves out of fear of immigration actions. Sherman Oaks residents react to a new neighborhood Trader Joe's. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and…

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CA v. Trump updates, Fire weather warning, A cola named 'Los Angeles' — Saturday Edition 11:32

13d ago11:32

11:32

The latest on California versus Trump over the deployment of military troops. Fire weather warning on tap for parts of L.A. County. L.A. Opera opens its fabulous closet for a once-in-a-decade costume sale. We went searching for the origins of a cola in Japan named "Los Angeles" -- and found a story about growing up in Osaka. Support The L.A. Report…

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Santa Ana's La Cuatro empties out, New lawsuit filed against DHS, Public lands in CA could be up for sale — The P.M. Edition 4:42

14d ago4:42

4:42

We check in on businesses in Santa Ana, as a commercial corridor in the mostly Latino city has turned into a ghost town. Journalists and protesters are suing the Department of Homeland Security. Huge parcels of public lands in SoCal could be up for sale under Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com…

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Ruling keeps Trump in control of CA National Guard, Immigrant rent crisis, Pasadena PD investigates possible ICE action— The A.M. Edition 4:38

14d ago4:38

4:38

An appeals court lets President Trump stay in control of California's National Guard, for now. Families are struggling to make ends meet in the wake of recent ICE arrests. Pasadena's police want answers after this week's ICE action. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.c…

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Border Patrol agents at Dodger Stadium, DTLA businesses welcome curfew's end, Juneteenth events — The P.M. Edition 5:00

15d ago5:00

5:00

We bring you a report from Dodgers Stadium, where federal Homeland Security officials were present earlier today. Downtown L.A. businesses are welcoming the end of the city's curfew. We have some events you can check out to celebrate Juneteenth. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visi…

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Pasadena ICE protests, Andrew Do assets returned to taxpayers, LAUSD cell phone ban success— The A.M. Edition 4:27

16d ago4:27

4:27

Pasadena protesters hit the streets to denounce ICE arrests. There's justice for taxpayers in the aftermath of the Andrew Do scandal. And now that the school year is over, the verdict seems to be in on L-A Unified cell phone ban. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/…

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Santa Ana residents protest at city council, L.A. clinic says they turned away federal agents, LA Zoo welcomes 10 new condor chicks — The P.M. Edition 5:00

16d ago5:00

5:00

Santa Ana residents protested the city's response to anti-ICE protests at its council meeting last night. St. John's Community Health says it turned away people they suspect to be immigration agents at a clinic. Some cute conservation news for you: The L.A. Zoo welcomes 10 California condor chicks. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at…

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Business owners celebrate end of downtown curfew, Police commission promises protest investigation, Bleak CA economy outlook— The A.M. Edition 4:52

16d ago4:52

4:52

Downtown business owners celebrate the end of LA's curfew. Police are promising to investigate their own, over the recent immigration protests. The bleak outlook for California's economy, and who experts say is to blame. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to …

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DTLA curfew lifted for now, Padilla rebukes Trump in Senate, Lebron eyes his 23rd season — The P.M. Edition 4:59

17d ago4:59

4:59

There's no more curfew in downtown L.A., at least for now. California Senator Alex Padilla rebuked the federal government on the Senate floor today. Could #23 be in for a historic 23rd season? Lebron James is thinking about it. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/L…

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Trump vs Newsom round 2, The future of the downtown curfew, CA's "No Secret Police Act"— The A.M. Edition 4:57

18d ago4:57

4:57

It's Round 2 in court for President Trump and Governor Newsom, and LA's federal troop presence hangs in the balance. LA City Council decides if the downtown curfew stays or goes. The bill to ban law enforcement from covering their faces. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.pre…

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City of LA reveals cost of its protest response, Legislature votes to freeze Medi-Cal expansion, Shohei to hit the mound tonight — The P.M. Edition 4:41

18d ago4:41

4:41

L.A. city leaders have revealed how much its response to the anti-ICE protests has cost so far. The California legislature puts a freeze on Medi-Cal enrollment for immigrants without legal status. Shohei Ohtani is expected to make his long-awaited first pitch for the Dodgers tonight. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join…

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Trump calls for more ICE action in LA, Street vendors go underground, Search for LA internet vandals— The A.M. Edition 4:57

18d ago4:57

4:57

President Trump calls for the expansion of ICE action in Los Angeles. Federal Arrests are keeping Street Vendors away and turning parts of LA into a ghost town. The search for the vandals who caused a massive LA internet outage. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/L…

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Dozens arrested during “No Kings” protest in downtown L.A., Altadena heals through ink, and L.A. soccer history — Sunday Edition 14:10

19d ago14:10

14:10

Dozens of people were arrested during Saturday's "No Kings" protest in downtown L.A., according to police. An Altadena tattoo parlor helps give survivors a sense of permanence. The history of soccer in Los Angeles as the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…

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Live from 'No Kings' protests, Culver City restaurant helps pollinators, Altadena train display is back on — Saturday Edition 10:24

20d ago10:24

10:24

Downtown Los Angeles sees thousands of Angelenos gather for the "No Kings" protests. A Culver City restaurant tries to help pollinators by giving away native plants. In conjunction with Pride celebrations at the Altadena library, Christmas Tree Lane resident Rob Caves is reopening his massive backyard train display. Support The L.A. Report by donat…

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Marines deployed in Westwood, LAPD's use of force draws scrutiny, CHLA to stop offering gender-affirming care — The P.M. Edition 5:25

21d ago5:25

5:25

After back and forth legal rulings, Marines have been deployed to protect a federal building in Westwood. Legal experts say LAPD's use of less lethal weapons in the last week might have been unlawful. Children's Hospital L.A. has announced it's closing its trans healthcare center. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join an…

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National Guard fight heads to appeal court, Possible exemptions from ICE arrests, CA launches State Farm investigation— The A.M. Edition 6:00

22d ago6:00

6:00

The future of the National Guard in LA heads to an appeal court after an initial win for Gavin Newsom. President Trump seems to be making some exceptions when it comes to ICE arrests. Wildfire survivors celebrate a new investigation into State Farm. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com V…

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Judge blocks troop deployment in LA, Padilla removed from press conference, Trump blocks CA Clean Air Act rules— The P.M. Edition 5:19

22d ago5:19

5:19

*UPDATE: This episode of The L.A. Report was updated to reflect a federal judge's temporary restraining order against the use of military personnel in Los Angeles, which was issued after the initial P.M. Edition was published. A judge has temporarily blocked the deployment of the National Guard and Marines in the L.A. protests. Senator Alex Padilla…

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Newsom VS Trump in court, LA announces protest-related charges, Grocery workers authorize strike— The A.M. Edition 5:37

22d ago5:37

5:37

Governor Newsom and the Trump administration prepare for a face-off in court. More than a dozen people are facing charges in connection with recent immigration protests. Tens of thousands of SoCal grocery store workers are preparing for a possible strike. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist…

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Senator may investigate CHIRLA, Hundreds arrested by LAPD last night, Brian Wilson dies at 82 — The P.M. Edition 5:52

23d ago5:52

5:52

A Republican Senator is threatening an investigation into on of LA's leading immigrants rights groups. Over 200 people were arrested downtown last night into Wednesday morning as the city's curfew took effect. A true Southern California original - Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys - has died at the age of 82. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by don…

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Mayor Bass considers more curfews, Newsom slams Trump, LAPD response criticized— The A.M. Edition 4:59

23d ago4:59

4:59

Mayor Bass meets today to consider further downtown curfews. Governor Newsom calls on all Americans to not give in to President Trump. Some are criticizing the LAPD for giving safe passage to ICE agents. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Pr…

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Judge blocks Newsom's request to block troops in LA, Glendale terminates ICE contract, Andrew Do's old colleagues react — The P.M. Edition 5:20

24d ago5:20

5:20

A federal judge has denied California's request to block the use of federal troops in Los Angeles. The city of Glendale has terminated its contract with ICE - we explain way they had that agreement. Former O-C supervisor Andrew Do's old colleagues are responding to his sentencing. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join an…

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Marines could arrive today in LA, Senators demand Huerta investigation, LAUSD security boost for last school day— The A.M. Edition 5:47

24d ago5:47

5:47

The Marines are making their way to LA. Senators demand answers over the arrest of a union leader. LA Unified School District is on the lookout for ICE agents on its last day of school. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit…

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Newsom sues Trump over use of National Guard, Hundreds of Marines deployed to LA, Andrew Do receives maximum sentence 5:53

25d ago5:53

5:53

California is suing the Trump administration for deploying Marine and National Guard troops in L.A., though experts question his authority to do so. Former OC supervisor Andrew Do was sentenced a maximum sentence to 5 years in prison today, following details that emerged through an LAist investigation. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donatin…

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Newsom sues over National Guard in LA, Rally for arrested labor leader, Andrew Do sentencing— The A.M. Edition 6:01

25d ago6:01

6:01

Governor Newsom is taking the president to court, because of National Guard troops on the streets of LA. Labor activists demand justice for one of their own who was arrested in the protests. It's federal sentencing day for the man who used to be one of the most powerful politicians in Orange County. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at…

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National Guard troops in LA, Chat with Paramount Rep. Nanette Barragan — Sunday Edition 10:35

26d ago10:35

10:35

Clashes between protesters and authorities over weekend ICE sweeps prompt President Trump to deploy the National Guard. We speak with Congresswoman Nanette Barragan, whose congressional district Includes the city of Paramount, the unlikely flashpoint to the conflicts. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://lai…

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ICE raids, Bass signs budget, Silver Lake's new women's sports bar — Saturday Edition 11:02

27d ago11:02

11:02

In L.A., activists and elected officials alike reel from multiple immigration raids yesterday. And L.A. Mayor Karen Bass signs a new budget that closes a nearly $1 billion gap. And L.A. gets its first bar dedicated to women's sports, Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.…

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Federal immigration sweeps today, Santa Clarita measles case, Andrew Do to be sentenced Monday — The P.M. Edition 5:59

28d ago5:59

5:59

Federal law enforcement made a series of immigration sweeps across Los Angeles today. County officials are warning of another measles case in which people in Santa Clarita may have been exposed. Ahead of Andrew Do's sentencing on Monday, his fall from grace hits especially hard in Little Saigon. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LA…

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