California Today: Trump Got the Fight He Wanted. Did It Turn Out the Way He Expected?

June 23, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Today’s Top Story

Trump Got the Fight He Wanted. Did It Turn Out the Way He Expected?

The president’s clashes with Los Angeles over immigration were a decade in the making — and their outcome remains unclear.

L.A. Sheriff’s Dept. Apologizes for Post Sympathizing With Iran Bombing Victims

The department called its social media post “offensive and inappropriate” and said it was investigating how it had been published.

Opinion | How the ICE Raids Are Warping Los Angeles

Days of immigration raids and protests have shaken Los Angeles’ Latino community, but for undocumented people, life continues.

Dodgers Pledge Aid to L.A. Families Affected by Trump Crackdown

Pressed by Angelenos, including a large Latino fan base, the Dodgers promised support but stopped short of denouncing ICE raids that have outraged much of the metropolis.

How will Mark Walter impact the Lakers? Here are 5 key tenets of his Dodgers reign

As the Lakers enter a new era, Walter's leadership style with the Dodgers offers a glimpse of what to expect.

Where the Legal Fight Over the California National Guard Stands

A volley of court rulings has made the legal path unclear in a case challenging President Trump’s use of troops in Los Angeles. For now, the president has retained control of the state militia.

Dr. Demento, Song Satirist and D.J. Who Promoted Weird Al, Is Retiring

Barry Hansen, mostly known by his D.J. name, said he’d end his show’s run after 55 years of playing parody songs. His syndicated show was once heard on more than 150 radio stations.

Inside the Race to Save a Family Farm From Canada’s Wildfires

As Canada endures another heavy wildfire season, a group of resourceful farmers in British Columbia became an ad hoc fire brigade to help a neighbor.

Vance Blames L.A. Violence on California Democrats and Disparages Padilla

Vice President JD Vance said during a Los Angeles stop that Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass had encouraged protesters to engage in violence. He also criticized Senator Alex Padilla and called him by the wrong name.

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