Dodger Stadium Express to run this weekend, even with curfew restrictions

Dodger Stadium Express service is expected to continue as usual during the Dodgers’ weekend series against the Giants despite a downtown curfew.
Chabria: First they came for the immigrants. Then they took down our Latino senator

Federal agents manhandled and cuffed U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla on Friday as he tried to ask questions of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. It’s starting to feel like being brown is a crime.
Sen. Alex Padilla handcuffed by federal agents at immigration press conference

Sen. Alex Padilla was forced to the ground and handcuffed after he interrupted a press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at the Wilshire Federal Building. He was released shortly thereafter.
State sues SoCal real estate tycoon, alleging widespread tenant exploitation

Following a three-year investigation, California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit Tuesday against SoCal landlord Mike Nijjar, accusing him of habitually violating habitability, tenant protection and other laws throughout the 22,000 rental housing units he owns.
Immigration raids spark fear, rage across Los Angeles as police get a handle on agitators

The immigration sweeps have spread fear and uncertainty across the region and forced some into hiding.
L.A. law enforcement leaders walk tightrope in missives about immigration crackdown

The LAPD chief said in a department-wide message this week that some officers face conflicting feelings of “loyalty, frustration, fear, or sometimes even shame as the community mistakenly views you as part of something that you are
Pres. Trump announces U.S., China deal on rare earth minerals is ‘done’

President Donald Trump announced that the United States and China have come to an agreement over trade and the acquisition of rare earth minerals. Rare earth elements and magnets widely used by the automotive and defense sectors
LA curfew takes effect as Pres. Trump stands firm on decision to send in troops

A curfew of downtown Los Angeles went into effect, after being imposed by LA Mayor Karen Bass in order to prevent vandalism and looting during the ongoing immigration protests in the area. Bass’ decision to implement the
L.A. Councilmember Lee breaks silence on infamous Vegas trip, ethics allegations

Over and over, John Lee, who was then Englander’s chief of staff, denied accepting gifts or breaking city laws. Under grilling by an city ethics enforcement officer, Lee described stuffing $300 into the pocket of a businessman
Death threats, vandalism, investigations: L.A. immigrant rights groups in the fight of their lives

Immigrant advocates at the front lines of deportation battles are facing death threats, probes from Republicans and a diminished funding base.