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Men’s Central Jail was supposed to close in 2021. LA County's latest report pushes it beyond 2031

A 2020 vote by L.A. County supervisors called for the facility to close without a replacement in one year. A commission says that's not feasible anytime soon.

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Newsom’s populist act: Oppose state billionaire tax, embrace federal one

A close up slightly low angle view of Governor Gavin Newsom, a man with light skin tone, wearing a dark blue checkered suit and unbuttoned white shirt, looking out of frame.

Trump’s new immigration strategy revealed in purchase of 2 ICE detention centers in California

Signage stands in a driveway that reads "CoreCivic" as a large white bus drives away on a highway in the background.

A year of ICE raids in LA County has cost Latino businesses millions in revenue — and so much more

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A person on an electric scooter drives past a boarded up white and green building that still has markings indicating that it was once a car wash. Palm trees and a cloudy sky are in the background of a residential area.

Inglewood is redrawing the city map for the first time in nearly 40 years

Cars drive along a four lane surface street, past a Popeye's restaurant and Ralph's market.

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Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'

Without a deal in hand, Republicans say they may try to change Senate rules when they return in September to speed up the pace of confirmations.
Art of the praise: Why flattering Trump is now the go-to diplomatic move

World leaders have lavished praise on President Trump in order to smooth diplomatic relations — and get better deals too.

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Toys, telescopes and bike repair kits: There's a new 'library of things' to check out in Irvine

For years, Irvine residents have complained about outdated library facilities under Orange County leadership. Now, the city is taking back control.
Newsom wants voters to weigh in on new congressional districts in November

Texas is redrawing districts to favor Republicans. Newsom says two can play at that game. He'll ask voters to approve new maps for California in November.
The Democratic Party is still trying to figure out its message after 2024's defeat

After last year's electoral losses, the Democratic Party faces low approval rates and is working to figure out its strategy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Los Angeles City Council bans use of N-word, C-word in meetings

City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson said public comment at meetings has become more vulgar in recent years.
Kamala Harris will not run for California governor

Ending feverish speculation that began after her loss in November’s presidential election, former Vice President Kamala Harris said she would not run for California governor.
Trump keeps pressuring the Fed to cut rates. Here's why its independence matters

Trump has threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, challenging the Fed's independence. Experts say he's not the first president to target the central bank, but he's the most public and aggressive.
California sues Trump administration over Planned Parenthood cuts

The lawuit contends that Trump’s signature tax law is unconstitutionally vague and requires states to violate Planned Parenthood’s First Amendment rights.
LA County supervisors move to prohibit federal agents from wearing masks

The move follows a series of immigration sweeps by masked federal agents, but its unclear whether the county can force federal officers to take off their face coverings.
‘Walking school buses’ and teaching students their rights. How educators are preparing for back to school after ICE raids

Unión del Barrio and the Association of Raza Educators are training school workers on how to protect students and staff following a summer immigration raids in Los Angeles.
Californians are worried about wildfire and growing costs of climate change, survey finds

Wildfires are the top environmental issue for most Californians, who are also concerned about rising costs associated with climate change, according to a survey.

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