We explain the latest developments, historic moments and what President Trump’s second term means for you in Southern California.
The U.S. government will collect a multibillion-dollar fee from the American investors who will take over TikTok. Some experts call the fee and other deals like it "extortion."
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California says it will train 988 responders to support LGBTQ+ youth calling for help. -
Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said that children without legal status cannot enroll in Head Start — effective immediately. But without implementation guidelines, providers say they're in a holding pattern. -
Undocumented immigrants and mixed-status families are learning how to assert themselves — and prepare for worst-case scenarios.
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San Diego’s community college district finds itself directly in Trump’s crosshairs: Its “pride centers” were the only items called out by name in the administration’s plan to slash more than $10 billion of federal spending on education. -
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement of the intent to revoke Chinese student visas could affect more than 50,000 at California universities and colleges. -
The Port of Los Angeles reported that it expected 80 ships to arrive in May, but 17 have been canceled.
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The Education Department says millions of borrowers in default will have a chance to make a payment or sign up for a repayment plan. But on May 5, those who don't will be referred for collection. -
Special education is shifting to a different federal agency. Advocates fear the loss of expertise will harm students. -
Supporters of the Japanese American National Museum have stepped up with donations. -
Legal advocates say the department’s school wellness checks are a ‘cloak for immigration enforcement.’ -
Food banks in L.A. saw an increase in demand after the January fires. Then the federal government halted millions of dollars in funding for food banks. -
The Fourth Circuit ruling against the Trump administration came just one day after it appealed a lower court order in the Abrego Garcia case, a remarkably short time for a court to reach a decision. -
California colleges support low-income students — including non-citizens — using federal funds. Trump policy now excludes non-citizens. -
All staff were put on leave at the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. Congress created the entity in 1987 and, among other things, it helped drive down veterans homelessness. -
California challenges Trump's emergency tariffs in federal court as the state budget and trade with China hang in the balance. -
The government sent several planeloads of alleged gang members to El Salvador, including 137 people under the act, the White House said at the time. The judge gave the U.S. until April 23 to respond.
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