Posts by Kevin Harson
Paramount, a proud Latino suburb, thrust into center of Trump crackdown
Jessica Juarez walked along Alondra Boulevard with a trash bag full of spent gas canisters, her voice hoarse as she helped clean her community with other residents Sunday morning. The volunteers were parents and neighbors in Paramount, armed with plastic bags, latex gloves and face masks. An acrid odor lingered in the air the day…
Read MoreCommentary: The insurrection that wasn’t, and other Trump fantasies
To hear our national leaders tell it, Los Angeles is in chaos and our governor and mayor are out to lunch with the police, blissfully ignoring reality as the city burns. “These Radical Left protests, by instigators and often paid troublemakers, will NOT BE TOLERATED,” President Trump wrote on social media, shortly after ordering the…
Read MoreTrade Scenario Nets Yankees Ex-$63 Million No. 1 Prospect to Fix Infield
The New York Yankees are riding a wave of success in the American League East. Winning 15 of their last 20 games, including a series-opening victory over their arch-rivals the Boston Red Sox on Friday, the Bronx Bombers sit five comfortable games ahead of the second-place Toronto Blue Jays in the division, and entered the…
Read MoreHow ‘Cali’ became a slur among Vietnam’s growing army of nationalists
HANOI, Vietnam — Last fall, Vietnam opened a sprawling new military museum here, and among thousands of artifacts in the four-story building and a courtyard filled with tanks and aircrafts, one exhibit quickly became the star attraction: the flag of South Vietnam. The government regards the yellow banner with three red stripes as a sign of resistance…
Read MoreDraftKings UFC promo code: Claim bet $5, win $300 bonus for UFC 316 card
Sign up with the latest DraftKings UFC promo code offer and start with a $5 bet on any fight. Players who pick a winner on UFC 316 will receive $300 in total bonuses. New users who start with a winning bet will receive 12 $25 bonus bets. This is a massive odds boost for any…
Read MoreActing ICE director addresses Los Angeles protest amid nationwide pushback
Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons issued a statement on Saturday condemning the violence during protests in downtown Los Angeles that erupted during and after a series of federal immigration raids overnight. Why It Matters Since his inauguration in January, President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping change, mainly through executive orders,…
Read More2,000 National Guard troops will be sent to L.A. amid clashes over immigration raids
The Trump administration said it would send 2,000 National Guard troops into Los Angeles after a second day in which protesters confronted immigration agents during raids of local businesses. The move marks a major escalation in Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration and came amid concerns from some officials in California. The Guard has been deployed…
Read MoreSenior dog’s microchip leads shelter to owner, but a cruel twist awaits
When a senior dog’s microchip allowed rescuers to track down her owners, they assumed a happy reunion would be on the cards. That wasn’t the case. According to the ASPCA, last year, approximately one in every five dogs entering a shelter or rescue in the United States was returned to its owner. The microchipping of…
Read MoreHow to Watch BKFC 75 Albuquerque Mundell vs. Sanchez: Live Stream BKFC, TV
By Kilty Cleary is a Los Angeles-based media and marketing pro with 18+ years of experience. He’s worked with top brands like Sporting News and Sports Illustrated, building key partnerships and creating engaging content. Follow him on X and IG @theonlykilty Kilty Cleary Contributing Sports Writer news article Based on facts, either observed and verified…
Read MoreDOGE employees can search Social Security records, Supreme Court says
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court cleared the way Friday for the DOGE team that had been led by Elon Musk to examine Social Security records that include personal information on most Americans. Acting by a 6-3 vote, the justices granted an appeal from President Trump’s lawyers and lifted a court order that had barred a team of…
Read MoreTrump’s bill is floundering in the Senate as Musk attacks intensify
WASHINGTON — The clamorous end to President Trump’s alliance with Elon Musk is increasing pressure on the White House over its signature legislation known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — a bill under intense scrutiny in the Senate that Musk wants killed over its price tag, but that Trump views as critical to the success…
Read MoreHow to Watch Arizona vs North Carolina: Live Stream College Baseball Super Regionals, TV Channel
By Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When not writing, he is either playing or watching sports. Ben Verbrugge Contributing Sports Network news article Based on…
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