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Arellano: Catholic Church puts foot down on Trump's mass deportation policy. That's a start
When millions of European immigrants came to the United States in the 19th century only to be scorned by mainstream society, it was the Catholic Church that embraced them, taught that keeping the customs of one's native lands was not bad and created systems of mutual aid and education for the newcomers that didn't rely on the government.
California's atmospheric river intensifies, bringing widespread flood risk. Here's what to expect
The atmospheric river storm soaking Southern California is expected to peak Saturday, with officials warning of potential flooding and damaging landslides.
Federal judge orders government to stop blocking immigrant detainees from having access to lawyers
In her ruling this week, Judge Frimpong said that lawyer visiting hours at B-18, which is in the basement of a federal building, have been closed down repeatedly without letting lawyers know, despite her ordering the government to notify them.
LAFD insider named chief amid lingering questions about Palisades fire
New chief Jaime Moore said bringing in an outside group to investigate the department's handling of the Jan. 1 Lachman fire, which later reignited into the Palisades fire, will be one of his first moves.
WATCH: At least 6 killed and dozens injured in Russian attacks on Kyiv
Kyiv endured an intense Russian attack early Friday morning, which killed at least six people and injured dozens more, including a pregnant woman, according to authorities.
WATCH: Manhunt for escaped inmate with 'violent tendencies' underway in Louisiana
Police are searching for a man who escaped from a Louisiana jail by allegedly throwing cleaning supplies in an officer's face.
Newsom touts California's record battery energy gains at U.N. climate conference
California has now reached 16,942 megawatts of available battery storage — about one-third of the estimated capacity needed to reach the state's goal of 100% clean energy by 2045.
Sorrow, outrage mark hearing on deadly firestorm as senators come to the Palisades
The Senate field hearing featured testimony on the plight of senior residents in the wake of the Palisades fire.
Starbucks union launches Red Cup Day strike at dozens of stores — including 10 in California
The union representing Starbucks baristas launched an open-ended strike at stores in more than 40 cities on Thursday, coinciding with Red Cup Day. The action so far involves about 10 California stores.
WATCH: Leonardo DiCaprio eulogizes primatologist Jane Goodall
DiCaprio paid tribute to Goodall in a moving eulogy at the late environmentalist's funeral service on Wednesday.
In California, high school graduation rates soar faster than student learning
Nationwide, high and improving graduation rates often do not align with other measures, as was the case in the California data released Thursday.
Child sexually assaulted inside Hollywood restaurant, D.A. says
A man has been charged with sexually assaulting a young girl at a Hollywood restaurant, according to authorities.
Nov 19, 2025
Local lawmakers support release of Epstein files
Nov 19, 2025