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California health care was hit hard in 2025: more than 3 million may lose Medicaid, Covered California subsidies at risk.
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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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In an executive order, President Donald Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters. LAist gets about 4% of its annual funding from CPB.
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The $250 million, which would fund about 500 electric trucks at the ports of L.A. and Long Beach, remains frozen as a legal dispute plays out.
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Congress created the grants in the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The goal was to help schools hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers.
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Trump has made many changes to immigration policy in his first 100 days. Here are five you should know about.
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The VA Servicing Purchase program has helped about 20,000 veterans avoid foreclosure. But Republicans in Congress have been critical of the program, saying it puts too much taxpayer money at risk.
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Earlier this month, the Trump administration said it wouldn’t renew a contract with a legal services provider that helps separated families. Now it says the DOJ should provide the services. Experts and advocates say it’s a conflict of interest.
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California, which has the unique ability to set vehicle standards, has set ambitious rules requiring all new cars to be zero-emission by 2035. The fate of those rules is now up to the Senate.
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Trump promised a new "golden age" for the U.S. But his first 100 days in office have left the economy looking tarnished, with data showing the economy contracted in the first three months of the year.
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One executive order President Donald Trump signed this week aims to expand legal protections for police accused of misconduct, seeking to establish pro bono legal assistance from private sector attorneys.
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Nearly half of Americans give President Donald Trump a failing grade for his presidency so far, with near record low approval ratings at this point in the job, as he hits the milestone 100 days in office.
The 1.6 million number marks the largest-ever effort to strip permissions for immigrants who attempted to migrate to the country through legal means, advocates say.
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In a memo obtained by NPR, acting Health Secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from "a presidential appointee."
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Trump apparently wants to override new Biden-Newsom rules that have widespread support among Southern California cities and some Central Valley farmers.
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Could 2025 be another game changing year for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? Here are the three things to watch in the new year.
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California legislators want to limit deportation actions at schools, but they can’t ban immigration officials.
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Here's what Trump's proposed tariffs would mean for prices at the grocery store and for the avocado industry.
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Currently, drivers can get a tax credit worth up to $7,500 for buying or leasing an EV. But the incoming administration promised to roll back those credits.
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Families have voiced concerns about how their personal data might be used under a second Trump administration.
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California lawmaker says President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to deport undocumented immigrants has created fear for students and families.
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Patient and consumer advocates fear a new Trump administration will scale back federal efforts to expand financial protections for patients and shield them from debt.
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Gov. Newsom wants the California Legislature to prepare for the Trump administration, but its leaders also say they heard voters’ message on lowering the cost of living.
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Trump has not publicly charged her with shutting down the U.S. Department of Education.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom is urgently preparing to protect reproductive rights from the incoming Trump administration.
