The Iranian Border Is Increasingly Deadly For Afghans
Iranian border guards shot and killed at least 10 Afghans who entered Iran illegally in early December, according to Taliban officials. The incident underscored how dangerous the Iranian border has become for Afghans.
Iran’s Border Crackdown Turns Deadly For Afghans
Iranian border guards shot and killed at least 10 Afghans who entered Iran illegally in early December, according to Taliban officials. As RFE/RL’s Safiullah Stanikzai explains, it is part of a growing border crackdown by Iran and
Former Compton councilman pleads guilty in scheme involving secret bribes and corrupt officials
Isaac Galvan pleaded guilty to one count of bribery and one count of tax evasion for failing to report more than half a million dollars in income.
Trump administration ended a crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youths. L.A. County wants to launch its own
The move comes five months after the Trump administration ended a nationwide hotline.
Congress approves an economic lifeline for rural schools in California and elsewhere
The Secure Rural Schools Act, a financial lifeline for schools in places like Northern California, was approved Tuesday by the U.S. House after lapsing.
Homeless services CEO steps down from government oversight board amid scandal
Weingart Center CEO Kevin Murray has resigned his seat on the board of the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency amid a federal investigation into one of Weingart’s real estate dealings.
L.A. City Council passes ordinance to streamline affordable housing
L.A. City Council voted Tuesday to permanently adopt an affordable housing streamlining directive introduced by Mayor Karen Bass.
Jubilant Sykes, acclaimed baritone, fatally stabbed by son at home in Santa Monica, police allege
Jubilant Sykes was pronounced dead shortly after police arrived at his Santa Monica residence. His son Micah Sykes was booked on suspicion of homicide.
Stockton mass shooting update: Masked gunmen fired at least 50 rounds from multiple firearms, sheriff says
Masked gunmen fired at least 50 rounds during a birthday party that left three children and an adult dead, but sheriff said it could still be weeks before arrests are made.
Woman claiming to be an heiress allegedly scammed nearly $30 million from California banks, authorities say
A woman allegedly posed as an heiress and scammed nearly $30 million from banks and institutions in Los Angeles and Orange counties, according to authorities.