Noncitizen voting was gaining steam in L.A. Then fears of Trump backlash scuttled the plan

Some critics said the proposal lacked much-needed specifics, while others worried it would endanger the very people it was designed to help.
By David Zahniser, Noah Goldberg, Melissa Gomez at Los Angeles Times - California · · 1 min read

Some critics said the proposal lacked much-needed specifics, while others worried it would endanger the very people it was designed to help.
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Hazardous levels of air pollution are expected across central and southern Los Angeles County, northern Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties from 5 p.m. Saturday evening through 3 p.m. Sunday.

It's a spectacle of sights and sounds and a beacon of hope as Lady Liberty lights up like you've never seen before.

Some critics said the proposal lacked much-needed specifics, while others worried it would endanger the very people it was designed to help.

Ahead of their highly anticipated and mysterious wedding, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated $26 million to various charities, including the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

A man was critically injured and others were forced to evacuate after a fire involving illegal fireworks exploded in a motel parking lot in Wilmington on Friday night.

In a letter to Mayor Bass and Supervisor Solis, the CEO of Lineage raised concerns about the work stoppage from Altus Power and asked them to intervene and allow demolition to proceed.

Fireworks lit up the night sky in Moorpark as part of a decades-long tradition in the community. This year, a parachute team put on a skydiving performance for the country's 250th birthday.

If a historical reckoning can happen in Mission San Juan Capistrano, it can happen anywhere. As we mark 250 years of this country, we need to push for more of these reckonings.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, fire crews found multiple cars engulfed in flames inside a parking structure at 1104 W. Pacific Coast Hwy around 8:30 p.m.

Although the 4th of July is a holiday, here are some of the stores and restaurants that will be keeping their doors open.

Temperatures are on the rise in Southern California as the region experiences warm temperatures for the Fourth of July weekend.

The iconic ball drops outside New Year's Eve for the first time.

Nearly 71 years after Walt Disney opened Disneyland Resort in Southern California, the Happiest Place on Earth has welcomed its 1 billionth guest!

A group of men who advertised work online in Pacific Palisades and collectively bid up to $1.27 million for construction in the fire-ravaged community now face potential penalties.

As America celebrate its 250th birthday, police are ramping up enforcement across Southern California to keep people safe this Fourth of July.

Two people are dead after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn Friday afternoon.

As excitement builds for Disney's live-action 'Moana,' fans of the franchise are getting a chance to feel closer to the famous wayfinder.

Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.

Lineage, which operates the facility, accused Altus Power, the solar panel subcontractor whose rooftop equipment is suspected of potentially sparking the June 17 fire, of obstructing demolition efforts.

The World Cup match between Mexico and England will kick off as originally scheduled on Sunday, sources have told ESPN, following lengthy talks between FIFA and the two national associations on Friday.

Abigail Anderson Berard, Swift's longtime close friend, was spotted leaving the Ritz-Carlton in New York City, likely heading to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.

A suspect was shot and killed by police at a gas station in Covina after a chase and alleged assault on the eastbound 210 Freeway in Glendora.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot. Here's what we know about the ceremony, the star-studded celebration and their “love story."

The oldest standing church in New York State has witnessed the rise of colonial New York, the American Revolution and the history of the nation.

A parasite outbreak causing "explosive diarrhea" has been reported in 17 US states, the CDC warns.

From presidential visits to cross-country family trips, Yosemite National Park's majestic views have drawn visitors from all over the world.

Pope Leo VIX was awarded the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal during a ceremony Friday in Philadelphia.

The Small Ships Parade serves as the lead-up to Saturday's "Sail4th 250" event, which is expected to draw large crowds to the city's waterfront.

Health officials were warning beachgoers to avoid entering the ocean at several locations due to elevated bacteria levels that could make people sick.

A skydiver survived a scary crash landing that was all caught on camera at the Folsom Pro Rodeo on Thursday.

Defending champs Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo will defend their titles at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest on Saturday.
Swifties in NYC hope to catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift and send their well wishes for Swift's nuptials.

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Tré Willingham, 31, works inside a lab in Rowland Hall at UC Irvine on June 15, 2026. Willingham is pursuing his doctorate in applied physics.(Ariana Drehsler / CalMatters)For Tré Willingham, pursuing a doctorate degree at UC Irvine has felt isolating at times. Often the only Black student in hi...

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