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His arrest made headlines. Former LA peace ambassador speaks out after case was dismissed this monthMichael Angel Alvarez was working for the city of L.A. on contract when he was accused of being a gang leader. He says he was preventing violence, not breaking the law. -
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One prosecuted a man shot by an ICE officer in South L.A. The other missed court deadlines in another man's detention case.
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Former LBPD officer Erik Suarez was convicted of assault in another state two years after joining the force. Defense attorney alleges police never disclosed it as required. -
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A judge struck down a Trump administration anti-DEI initiative that saw $600 million abruptly cut from K-12 teacher training grants aimed at combating teacher shortages.
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CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are asking a federal judge to hold the president in check for what they say is a violation of their Constitutional rights.
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The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and as stop-start talks seem again to have stalled. But Trump insists the pressure can lead to a breakthrough.
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Listen 22:08In 2025, California majorly boosted its film and TV tax credit program for the first time since 2014 in an effort to keep jobs in the Golden State. One year out, is it working as planned? And why is President Trump now calling for a national incentive program? On this episode of Imperfect Paradise, we explore these questions with veteran entertainment journalist Dawn Chmielewski, and hear from local film and TV workers about how they’re faring.
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