More National Guard troops deployed to help control immigration protests in LA sent home
California National Guard troops on July 10, 2025, provide a security perimeter for federal personnel conducting law enforcement…
L.A.’s bid to redo its City Charter kicks off with a leadership battle
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with…
Chris Newman is at the center of the immigration fight — again
Chris Newman was carrying two bags when we recently sat down for breakfast at Homegirl CafĂ© in downtown…
After six months under Trump, California and L.A. are battlegrounds. Who benefits?
Six months into President Trump’s second term, his predilection for picking on California has never been on fuller…
L.A.’s daily life feels remade by President Trump’s ICE raids
It might be hard for outsiders to realize how pervasive the Trump administration’s immigration raids feel here in…
National Guard came to L.A. to fight unrest. Troops ended up fighting boredom
They were deployed by the Trump administration to combat “violent, insurrectionist mobs” in and around Los Angeles, but…
Commentary: Trump priorities clear: Derail medical and scientific research, invade MacArthur Park
The nation’s priorities are now crystal clear. We are adding ICE and Border Patrol agents, activating troops and…
Where to eat this 4th of July weekend? Our critic has suggestions
However you might be feeling about the state of our country this long holiday weekend (me: angry, troubled,…
‘Are you from California?’ Political advisor said he was detained at airport after confirming he’s from L.A.
Veteran Los Angeles political consultant Rick Taylor said he was pulled aside by U.S. Customs and Border Protection…
Letters to the Editor: Couldn’t JD Vance have stayed in D.C. if he was just going to berate L.A.?
To the editor: So Vice President JD Vance visits L.A. for less than five hours to berate the…
‘No Kings’ demonstrations across L.A. against ICE sweeps, Trump presidency
Tens of thousands of demonstrators fanned out across Southern California on Saturday for “No Kings Day” protests against…
The gift Trump never meant to give: the spotlight to Newsom
SACRAMENTO — President Trump craves attention and will stoop to any depth to grab it — even pour gasoline on…