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June 17

Gavin Newsom launches Substack to fight 'disinformation'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching a Substack amid his battle with President Donald Trump over deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles over anti-ICE raids.

June 17

Skier plummets 1,000 feet down mountain

A skier was airlifted with serious injuries after a 1,000-foot fall in Colorado, highlighting the need for personal locator beacons after poor cell reception complicated the rescue.

June 17

LA Mayor Bass claims immigration enforcement creating ghost town effect comparable to COVID lockdowns

Mayor Bass highlighted economic consequences of immigration raids in Los Angeles, noting vacant businesses and residents afraid to leave homes, the Los Angeles Times reported.

June 17

Surprise witness in Idaho student murders says she 'saw Bryan there' on deadly night

Idaho student murders case reveals potential second eyewitness as a DoorDash driver claims she saw Bryan Kohberger at the scene before the fatal stabbings.

June 17

Appeals court appears skeptical of Newsom's claim that Trump illegally deployed National Guard

Ninth Circuit panel to rule on legality of Trump federalizing National Guard troops in Los Angeles County following Newsom's lawsuit over immigration enforcement protests.

June 17

Over 100 looters ransack AutoZone in possible LA street takeover

A mob broke into and looted an Autozone store in Los Angeles on Monday, marking the second time this location was targeted in a possible street takeover.

June 17

Feds probing protest funding as officials drop hammer on violent LA rioters

LA officials announced charges against rioters from ongoing immigration protests after making 575 arrests, and federal investigations into protest funding by the IRS have begun.

June 17

'Grow up': Newsom slams Trump after DOJ rules it can strip Biden-era protections from CA lands

Justice Department memo confirms presidential authority to rescind national monument status on federal lands.

June 17

Blue state lawmaker rallies around mask ban for federal agents as ICE operations ramp up

California State Sen. Scott Wiener introduces the No Secret Police Act to ban law enforcement from covering faces amid increased ICE arrests and protests.

June 17

GOV GAVIN NEWSOM: Trump is trying to destroy our democracy. Do not let him

Our democracy is at risk as federal agents conduct mass deportations in California, with citizens detained and military forces deployed without state request.