California

Anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters confront federal agents and California National Guardsmen in Los Angeles on June 8, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.

DOJ sues LA over sanctuary city policies  

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   The Department of Justice on Monday filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles over what it said are “sanctuary city” policies that shield illegal

Politics and government

Valladares bills clear Senate, move to Assembly 

News release   Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced that her bipartisan legislation to address several of her priority issue areas received Senate approval and now head to the state

Politics and government

Schiavo bill package advances to Senate 

News release  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that her package of bills has passed the state Assembly and advanced to the state Senate in time for the house of origin

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Trump signs resolutions nixing California’s EV rules 

By Austin Alonzo Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a package of resolutions to block California’s landmark vehicle emissions mandates.  He signed three resolutions previously passed by Congress under

Officers with the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department clash with protesters in Compton on June 7, 2025. Photo by J.W. Hendricks for CalMatters

LA riots: Marines arrive, police unify command 

Compiled from news service reports  Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called for cleaning up Los Angeles following violent riots over the past few days in response to federal immigration enforcement