FIFA World Cup events to close Wilshire through MacArthur Park for two days in July
The viewing parties will be the first taste locals get of a reconnected MacArthur Park, which some hope will bring new life to the troubled space.
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ICE agents detain at least 2 people in Westlake
The raids took place at the MacArthur Park/Westlake Metro station and Home Depot, according to multiple witnesses.
Some LA renters can now fall behind by two months and still be protected from eviction
The new rule only applies in unincorporated parts of L.A. County. Proponents say it’ll help households weather ICE raids. Landlords say it’s unfair.
6 ways to celebrate Earth Day on the Eastside this month
Join a community cleanup in Boyle Heights or the annual kite festival in El Sereno to honor the day.
The Big Bear eaglet naming contest is open! Here’s how you can help choose
The nonprofit that runs the popular livestream of the eagle nest is accepting suggestions from the public before Big Bear third graders vote on the winners.
LACMA unveils new, sleek $720 million galleries
The design features exposed concrete walls and floor to ceiling windows.
For 40 years, Kheir Clinic has been more than a medical destination for Koreatown’s immigrant communities
What began as a small social service group now provides multilingual care and help on everything from insurance to understanding a gas bill.
Art & Culture
‘Have you eaten yet?’ — 11 restaurants shaping the Filipino food golden age in LA
From James Beard winners to neighborhood titans, a new generation of Filipino chefs are bringing the soul of tradition to the contemporary LA dining scene.
Immigration
SoFi Stadium workers are threatening to strike less than 2 months before the FIFA World Cup
Unite Here Local 11 represents 2,000 cooks, bartenders, dishwashers and servers at the Inglewood stadium.
Immigrant truck drivers were supposed to get their licenses back. Why California’s DMV is stalling
Thousands of immigrant truck drivers in California lost their licenses earlier this year as a result of a Trump administration order, and many more drivers will face the same fate soon. Lawsuits are seeking to restore the licenses, but they may take months or years to resolve.
The LA Police Commission canceled a presentation by immigrant advocates. The groups showed up anyway, demanding answers
After being invited to present on the impact of immigration raids, advocates say the commission canceled without explanation.
California attorney general issues guidance to childcare providers on protecting families from ICE
Under the new law that went into effect this year, childcare providers are barred from asking about a child’s or family member’s immigration status.
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