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Los Angeles weighs a disaster registry. Disability advocates warn against false assurances.

By Miranda Green July 14, 2025 / 5:00 AM EDT In the wake of January’s deadly wildfires, Los Angeles County leaders are weighing a disaster registry intended to help disabled and senior residents get connected to emergency responders to bring them to safety during disasters. County supervisors approved a feasibility study this spring for such a voluntary database.…

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U.S. Justice Department sues California over transgender athlete policy

The federal lawsuit seeks to withhold $3.8 billion that’s set aside for the state for the remainder of the 2025 fiscal year. By Helen Jeong • Published July 9, 2025 • Updated on July 9, 2025 at 4:39 pm The U.S. Department of Justice Wednesday threatened to withhold billions of dollars in federal funding as it filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Education…

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Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, including Los Angeles

Last updated: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 12:54AM CDT LOS ANGELES (KABC) — President Trump is calling for even more expanded deportation operations in several major cities across the country, including Los Angeles. Trump in a social media posting called on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials “to do all in their power to achieve the very…

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DOJ announces Title IX investigation into trans athletes in California girls sports

The announcement came a day after President Trump threatened to withhold federal funding for California over a Jurupa Valley High School trans athlete’s participation in the state track and field championships By Jonathan Lloyd • Published May 28, 2025 • Updated on May 28, 2025 at 5:01 pm The DOJ will look at whether a California law conflicts with Title IX, the federal…

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What happens to people with disabilities in natural disasters?

At least three disabled people have died in the L.A. fires. Research shows people with disabilities are up to four times more likely to die in natural disasters. Jan. 21, 2025, 3:38 PM CST  By Meghan Holohan June Isaacson Kailes lives 8 or 9 miles away from the evacuation zone for the Los Angeles wildfires. But…

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As President Trump declares a border emergency on Day 1, California’s targeted immigrants lie low

by Wendy Fry January 20, 2025 In summary Along the California-Mexico border, immigrants at risk of deportation are seeking to live undetected through an unprecedented crackdown. But a returning President Trump issued a barrage of Inauguration Day executive orders designed to pull the military into border enforcement and punish states such as California for sanctuary policies.…

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Trump wants to deport immigrants accused of crimes. California sheriffs could make that easy

by Nigel Duara and Tomas Apodaca January 20, 2025 In summary President Donald Trump wants to deport undocumented immigrants arrested on suspicion of various crimes. That could put sheriffs overseeing California jails in conflict with the state’s sanctuary law. Lea esta historia en Español California sheriffs once again find themselves navigating a difficult political calculus on immigration as President Donald…

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces increase in paid family leave and disability benefits

By Dave Pehling Updated on: January 2, 2025 / 1:37 PM PST Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday morning announced an increase to paid family leave and disability benefits for California residents on claims filed in the new year. The benefit increase that goes into effect with the full implementation of the 2022 law SB 951 “will…

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How you can help those affected by the California wildfires

Tens of thousands have fled their homes as wildfires rip through neighborhoods all over Los Angeles By NBC Staff • Published January 8, 2025 • Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:59 am Wildfires fanned by intense winds were still raging Saturday, tearing through multiple Los Angeles-area neighborhoods. Tens of thousands have fled their homes in Pacific Palisades, in Pasadena and Altadena and La…

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Federal health care dollars are helping to house homeless Californians. Trump could stop that

By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters Published Dec 15, 2024 5:00 AM Two years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration unveiled a new plan to help solve the homelessness crisis: It began using health care providers, funded through Medi-Cal, to help people get and stay housed. Now, with President-Elect Donald Trump about to take office, some health care organizations,…

Local Organizations

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A Better LA - A Better LA, founded by NFL coach Pete Carroll, is a nonprofit organization that supports community-based solutions to prevent gangs, restore peace, save lives, and give Angelenos living in inner city LA the resources they need in order to thrive.

Alliance for Community Transit-LA - The Alliance for Community Transit – Los Angeles strives to create just, equitable, sustainable transit systems and neighborhoods for all people in Los Angeles, placing the interest of low-income communities and communities of color first as we create a more sustainable region.

No Going Back LA - The Committee for Greater LA assembled civic leaders at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to prioritize the recovery of LA County’s most marginalized communities. The Committee came together to demonstrate what can happen when civic leaders align to a north star of pursuing racial and economic equity through system change. No Going Back LA is a cross-sectoral group of Angelenos who share a vision that our region’s response to the COVID pandemic can advance systems change and dismantle the institutions and policies that have perpetuated institutional racism.

Los Angeles Conservation Corps - The mission of the LA Conservation Corps is to provide at-risk young adults and school-aged youth with opportunities for success through job skills training, education and work experience with an emphasis on conservation and service projects that benefit the community.

People for Parks Los Angeles - People for Parks is working toward the day when every child in Los Angeles has a safe park within walking distance. Established by volunteers in 1994, People for Parks is committed to restoring and creating vibrant, safe and accessible parks for all of Los Angeles.

Violence Prevention Coalition of Greater Los Angeles - The Violence Prevention Coalition of Greater Los Angeles unifies and strengthens the voices of member organizations and individuals committed to ending the epidemic of violence by providing education, resources, facilitation, and policy advocacy.

Los Angeles LGBT Center - Since 1969 the Los Angeles LGBT Center has cared for, celebrated and championed the LGBTQ+ communities of Los Angeles and beyond. We provide services for more LGBTQ+ people than any other organization in the world through programs in four broad categories: health; social services and housing; culture and education; leadership and advocacy. We are an unstoppable force in the fight against bigotry and the struggle to build a better world in which everyone can be healthy, equal and complete members of society.

Program for Torture Victims - PTV is a non-profit organization whose mission is to alleviate the suffering and health consequences of torture through psychological, medical, legal, and case management services to victims of state-sponsored torture.

League of Women Voters of Los Angeles - The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles, a nonpartisan organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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