USC announced that valedictorian Asna Tabassum’s commencement speech has been canceled, stating it was “necessary to maintain the safety of our campus and students”

‘I am surprised that my own university has abandoned me,’ Tabassum said in a statement

uscannenbergmedia.com/2024/04/15/pro…

When the growers are spending millions of $$ in California radio ads aim to dissuade farmworker organizing….

Tells you all you need to know about the power of a union.

Want a union? Go to UnionizeCalifornia.org sacbee.com/news/californi…

All 82. Salute to an iron man season 🫡

About 48 million tons of plastic waste is generated in the U.S. each year; only 5 to 6 percent of it is actually recycled, according to the Department of Energy. cbsn.ws/3U0hkpt

One of the best to ever do it. Consistent, next level commentary over decades. Congrats to Bill Plaschke 🏆

California poppies don’t like heavy rain — it can damage their delicate, vibrant petals. These guys closed up shop while waiting out the weekend’s downpour.

A Love Letter to Driving Alone

Embarking on a road trip by yourself is solo travel taken to another level.getpocket.com/explore/item/a… via Pocket

Can buses help Los Angeles avoid crazy traffic during the 2028 Olympics, like they did during 1984? latimes.com/california/new… via Ryan Fonseca

After pilot crashes plane off Rancho Palos Verdes, he and his dog swim to shore latimes.com/california/sto…

I am directing City departments to help make resources and support available to workers who will be impacted by 99 Cents Only Stores closures in the coming weeks.

Rapid Response Teams have already been activated to support Angelenos even before closures begin.…

Donald Trump will become the first ever U.S. President to stand criminal trial tomorrow and he's still attacking witnesses. Tim O'Brien shares why his attacks will allow the prosecution to “filet” Trump in the hush money trial.

Three years after a sheriff’s deputy shot an unarmed deaf and autistic man in the living room of his family’s Cudahy home, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors agreed to pay the family a $25-million settlement.

By Keri Blakinger
latimes.com/california/sto…

ICYMI Last week the county approved paying a $25m to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of an unarmed deaf man w/autism shot and permanently paralyzed by LASD in 2021.

One of the deputies involved might sound familiar from another case...

latimes.com/california/sto…

Planning on doing a lot of biking in the next 2 weeks since I'm on furlough L.A. TACO🌴🌮. I want to explore parts of the city I don't usually get a chance to ride through. Please send recommendations for hills and routes 💚🙏🏾

Wonderful story from my Los Angeles Times colleague Russ Mitchell about two entrepreneurs whose Los Angeles startup is training an often-overlooked workforce to repair electric car chargers -- a key piece of solving the climate puzzle: latimes.com/environment/st…

My little humble book #TheActivistSpirit was released into the universe two years ago! It has been on a remarkable journey taking me deep into the heart of the work for justice. Thank you to my awesome publisher HardBallPress! ❤️✨❤️✨

Link to order: hardballpress.com/all-titles.html

Fantastic read by my amazing friend Victor Narro

THE BRACKET IS SET 🍿

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽‼️ #GOAT

'Nobody saw this coming'; California dairies scramble to guard herds against bird flu

By Susanne Rust
latimes.com/environment/st…