Los Angeles Finally Legalizes Street Vending
With caveats, of course.
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Trump Administration Suffers Another Setback in Sanctuary Fight
The Trump administration has been dealt another legal blow in its attempts to withhold federal funds from so-called sanctuary cities.
After Pittsburgh, a Reminder: California Remains a Hotbed for White Nationalism
While our eyes are focused on the Squirrel Hill community and the cause of national unity, a number of recent events also remind us that parts of California remain fertile ground for the kind of hateful, extremist ideology that motivated the Pittsburgh shooter.
Trump Says California is ‘Rioting.’ Will the Rioters Please Stand Up?
Donald Trump says California is rioting. We missed the memo.
Cities and Counties Across America Are Turning on ICE. Others Are Happy to Fill the Void.
Communities across the country have become flashpoints in a national debate over the president’s immigration policies, with federal immigration officials bearing the brunt of advocates’ frustration
Court Says Charter Cities Are Exempt From Sanctuary State Law
California’s sanctuary state law suffered a significant setback in the courts last week as part of lawsuit brought by Huntington Beach.
Vista Doubles Down on Sanctuary Fight
The City of Vista has voted once again to support the Trump administration’s legal fight against sanctuary cities.
Police: Attack on Sanctuary Mayor a Possible Hate Crime
Matta, elected in 2017, is the first Latino mayor in the city’s 25-year history. He has also been an outspoken supporter of sanctuary city policies, which have become a subject of national division and presidential ire.
Oops: Trump Mistakenly Slams Kevin Faulconer for ICE Raid Warnings
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf.
State and Local Leaders, Advocacy Groups Weigh in on Family Separations at U.S. Border
The separation of migrant families at the nation’s southern border has elicited heartbreak and outrage across the nation, prompting statements from human rights organizations, U.S. lawmakers, and all living first ladies.