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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U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada will be put on hold for 30 days. -
The billionaire's campaign to radically upend federal agencies is stunning former White House officials, even in a political moment when many things are described as unprecedented. -
The social media-driven movement that urges workers to stay home and consumers not to shop comes amid President Trump’s hardline immigration policies. -
California officials hope the president's Olympic aspirations will help secure support for Los Angeles' recovery. -
President Trump signed an executive order seeking to end gender-affirming medical treatments for children and teenagers under the age of 19. -
Following a Monday executive order from President Donald Trump that seeks to freeze all federal aid, California officials attempt to make sense of the chaos. -
Citing the L.A. fires, Trump directed federal agencies to “immediately take actions to override” water operations and environmental rules. But the water mostly serves Central Valley farms. -
A Food and Drug Administration project to promote diversity in clinical studies of cancer treatments was removed from the agency's website, as the Trump administration halts DEI initiatives. -
State officials and leaders of county offices of education and school districts speak out against quickly Trump administration’s new guidance allowing immigration enforcement near or in schools. -
President Donald Trump's early actions on health care signal his likely intention to wipe away some Biden-era programs.
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