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A rarely used 1996 immigration law is being tested for the first time. Here’s how the Alien Terrorist Removal Court works, why a federal judge slowed the first case, and what it means for California immigrant communities. A rarely used 1996 immigration law is being tested for the first time. Here’s how the Alien Terrorist Removal Court works, why a federal judge slowed the first case, and what it means for California immigrant communities.

Political influencers are changing how many Latinos learn about elections, but experts say distinguishing journalism from opinion has never been more important. For years, political strategists have chased the same question: If millions of people spend hours on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and other social media platforms every day, can influencers persuade them to vote? California’s 2026 primary election offered one of the biggest real-world tests yet.

Billions of dollars have flowed into prediction markets ahead of Sunday’s championship, highlighting a new way many California soccer fans are engaging with the World’s Game. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered unforgettable moments across North America, but its final chapter may make history for more than what happens on the field.

A new Pew Research Center analysis finds home prices have risen much faster than young adults’ incomes, creating even bigger hurdles for first-time buyers across California and much of the United States. For many young Californians, owning a home is feeling less like the next step in adulthood and more like a distant goal. A new analysis from the Pew Research Center finds that buying a home has become significantly less affordable for Americans under 40 in most U.S. metropolitan areas.

As temperatures rise across California, health experts warn that dehydration can develop quickly. Here are the symptoms to watch for, how much water to drink, and how families and outdoor workers can stay safe. California summers bring outdoor activities, family gatherings, travel, and long days outside. But rising temperatures also create serious health risks, especially when people underestimate how quickly dehydration can happen.

New report argues immigration enforcement now affects schools, businesses, hospitals and neighborhoods far beyond traditional ICE operations. For many immigrant families in Los Angeles, immigration enforcement is no longer just a political debate in Washington. It can influence whether parents take their children to school, workers report for a shift, families visit a doctor, or neighbors attend church or community events.

Dental care has become the most popular reason older Americans travel to Mexico for medical treatment, according to research from UCLA and healthcare experts who have studied the growing trend of cross-border healthcare. As more retirees and lower-income workers struggle to access affordable dental services in the United States, an increasing number are crossing the border for procedures ranging from routine cleanings to advanced dental implants.

The revived policy gives immigration officers broader authority to consider an applicant’s finances, benefits history, and ability to support themselves when reviewing some green card applications. The Trump administration has revived a stricter version of the federal public charge rule, a policy that allows immigration officers to consider certain government benefits and an applicant’s overall financial situation when deciding some green card and immigration applications.

Community activist Carlos Ortez says the Lineage warehouse fire has devastated neighborhood businesses, exposed environmental justice concerns, and raised questions about Los Angeles’ emergency response. Boyle Heights activist and Un Solo Sol owner says the Lineage warehouse fire devastated small businesses, raised environmental justice concerns, and exposed failures in the city’s emergency response.

The massive cleanup following the Lineage warehouse fire stretched far beyond Boyle Heights, sending truckloads of spoiled food to a Southern California landfill and raising new environmental questions. When a massive fire erupted at the Lineage cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, the damage did not end when the flames were extinguished. Inside the facility was an estimated 85 million pounds of frozen food, including meat, seafood, and other stored products.