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Coverage from Little Saigon, Orange County, Los Angeles, and the broader Southern California Vietnamese-American community.
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Experts warn Trump’s energy policies will spark chaos and hike consumer costs
WASHINGTON – One year into his second term, President Donald Trump has aggressively dismantled U.S. decarbonization efforts, using executive orders and emergency declarations to prioritize a fossil fuel agenda.…
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Santa Monica College to cut 70 jobs amid $16.7 million budget shortfall
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Santa Monica College (SMC) will eliminate approximately 70 positions as it grapples with a projected $16.7 million budget deficit that threatens to exhaust its financial reserves by the 2026-27 aca…
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COVID-19 Did Not Reverse Progress in Reducing Global Inequality, New Study Finds
The COVID-19 pandemic slowed a decades-long decline in global inequality but failed to reverse the trend, according to a new study.…
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Los Angeles County wins legal battle against Calabasas over wildfire debris dumping
LOS ANGELES — A Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of Los Angeles County in a lawsuit filed by the City of Calabasas regarding the disposal of debris from the Palisades Fire at the Calabasas Landfill.…
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Mega Millions jackpot swells to $323 million after no winner in latest drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $323 million for Tuesday’s drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers on Friday night.…
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San Diego migrant arrests soar 1,500% as border crossings surge
SAN DIEGO — Immigration arrests in San Diego and Imperial counties surged nearly 1,500% during a six-month period in 2025 compared to the same timeframe in 2024, according to a CalMatters analysis of federal data.…
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UCLA study warns toxic chemicals at California ports pose health risks to residents
A toxic pesticide remains in widespread use across California two decades after federal officials recommended its phase-out, according to a new study by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).…
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California suspect arrested for robbing two Poway massage parlors at knifepoint
POWAY, Calif. — Authorities arrested a 22-year-old man Monday morning on suspicion of robbing two massage parlors at knifepoint over the weekend.…
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Trump overrides local rules to take control of California wildfire rebuilding
President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week granting federal agencies the authority to oversee building permits for homes and businesses destroyed in last year’s Los Angeles wildfires, bypassing state and …
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Anaheim City Manager retains post despite controversy over undisclosed trip
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Anaheim City Manager Jim Vanderpool will remain in his position following a Jan. 27 closed-door City Council meeting regarding his failure to disclose a 2020 trip funded by the local Chamber of Commerce…
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California authorities arrest 120 in sex trafficking sting targeting sex buyers
A multi-agency law enforcement operation targeting sex trafficking led to 120 arrests across California, officials announced Monday. The initiative, dubbed "Operation Stand On Demand," took place from Jan. 19 to Jan.…
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One dead in five-vehicle pileup on Los Angeles freeway
LOS ANGELES — A 25-year-old man was killed and five other people were injured in a five-vehicle pileup on a Los Angeles freeway early Sunday morning. The California Highway Patrol responded to the collision at 3:18 a.m.…
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Los Angeles approves billion-dollar subway linking Valley and Westside, but funding remains uncertain
LOS ANGELES — A Metro transportation committee approved a proposal Thursday for an underground heavy rail subway designed to connect the San Fernando Valley and the Westside.…
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US Marines award $23.9 million contract for over 600 Bolt-M attack drones
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded Anduril Industries a $23.9 million contract to provide more than 600 Bolt-M attack drones, the company announced.…
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California mother convicted of murder after 2-year-old drowns while she used dating app
MODESTO, Calif. — A Northern California woman has been convicted of second-degree murder and child neglect after her 2-year-old daughter drowned while she was distracted by dating apps, authorities said.…
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Former Navy SEAL with neo-Nazi ties convicted of plotting violent attacks
NEW MEXICO — A federal jury has convicted a former U.S. Navy SEAL with neo-Nazi ties for transporting fireworks across state lines with the intent to injure law enforcement officers.…
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Woman surrenders after two Long Beach crashes leave three dead
LONG BEACH, Calif. — A 24-year-old woman has surrendered to authorities after being linked to two fatal crashes occurring just months apart, according to Long Beach police.…
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California Rep. Julia Brownley will not seek reelection after a decade in Congress
WASHINGTON — Rep. Julia Brownley, a Democrat who has represented parts of Ventura and Los Angeles counties for more than a decade, announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection.…
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Santa Monica City Council to revote on housing amid conflict of interest allegations
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The Santa Monica City Council is preparing to redo a series of housing decisions passed in 2025 after state regulators identified a conflict of interest involving a sitting councilmember.…