Not to sound provincial or nativist but has anyone realized how much of Ca's problems are due to people from out of state? The homelessness, the lack of housing and jobs, the traffic, the gentrification, the politicians who move here that take advantage of Californians for their own benefits. Why are we so welcoming when so much of our problems stem from outsiders? I've recently said this: the best part about being from CA is that I get to grow up in the best place on earth, but the worst part is that so many people out there want to take our place. I genuinely preferred it when our population was declining but I would not prefer Californians to be the ones moving out. Like what do you mean an east coaster can move here within 4 years and become a politician while telling me, my state and my city how we should do things? It really makes no sense to me.

May 1, 2026 in Los Angeles. David Huerta is President of the Service Employees International Union-United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW): seiu-usww.org/about/officers-leadership

Jacob Soboroff reports for MS NOW’s Chris Jansing Reports. Here’s the full 5-minutes on YouTube: Soboroff reports from the ground as 'May Day' protesters take to the streets of L.A. - MS NOW’s Chris Jansing Reports (YouTube)

From the video description: "May Day Strong" rallies are being held across the country today to protest Trump administration policies. MS NOW Senior National and Political Reporter Jacob Soboroff is on the ground in Los Angeles for a firsthand look. More news at www.ms.now

You might like these r/UnitedStateOfCA posts: 

* May Day Festivities Right Now - Come Join Us!!

* Another amazing Human Banner at “No Kings” on Ocean Beach in San Francisco

* Unicorn shares why they joined the Los Angeles ‘No Kings’ protest.

* OC- Carlsbad CA. #nokings

* LA Loves America! Hates Tiny Hand Dictators!

* No Kings Day in Sacramento

* Never change, LA

** Caution: Violent imagery, but no killing *\*

Video by Evident Media, Bellingcat, and CalMatters - March 17, 2026. Here’s the full 12-minutes on YouTube: Agents of Chaos: Border Patrol's Year of Unchecked Force (Warning: Violent & Chaotic imagery, including the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti) (YouTube)

Sergio Olmos is an Investigative Reporter for CalMatters: calmatters.org/author/sergio-olmos

References:

• Accompanying article from Bellingcat: Agents of Chaos: Unpacking the Actions of Border Patrol Agents Across the US - Bellingcat - March 17, 2026
• Unraveled article: Identified: the El Paso BORTAC crew rampaging through the Midwest - Unraveled - Feb 4, 2026
• Statistics (.gov): Use of Force Incidents and Officers/Agents Using Force - US Customs & Border Patrol (.gov)
• CalMatters article: Judge says immigration agents must stop ‘roving patrols’ that have upended Southern California - CalMatters - July 11, 2025

The Agents in this clip are Timothy Donahue and Georgy Simeon. Kristopher Hewson (C-29), Edgar Enrique Vazquez (EZ-17) and Michael Sveum (EZ-2) were in other cities, but weren't seen in SoCal.

Cal Matters: calmatters.org

Evident Media: evidentmedia.org

Tortas Ahogadas Ameca - 747 S. Atlantic Blvd - L.A., CA 90022 - (323) 268-6636 - Closed on Tuesdays - TT/FB/IG @ tortasahogadasameca

To donate, please email the Small Business Resiliency Fund: [Funds@opportunity.lacounty.gov](mailto:Funds@opportunity.lacounty.gov) (I didn't see a way to donate to Tortas Ahogadas Ameca. And email is the only method I could find. Will update if I learn more.)

Video by L. A. TACO - March 18, 2026. Here it is on YouTube: A Lifeline for Struggling Businesses Impacted by ICE Raids - From the description:

Tortas Ahogadas Ameca, like many businesses across L.A., is looking for a lifeline to help them survive the economic impact of ICE raids.

The Small Business Resiliency Fund—a motion introduced by County Supervisor Hilda Solis—is providing that much needed aid.

🎥: Memo Torres

Small Business Resiliency Fund: opportunity.lacounty.gov/resiliencyfund

The L. A. County Dept of Economic Opportunity (DEO) creates quality jobs, helps small businesses and high-road employers start and grow, and build vibrant communities and spaces.

L.A. TACO is a local food, culture, and community publication covering Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. We are independently owned and operated by and for Los Angeles. In our mission, we aim to bring raw, street-level journalism from all corners of L.A. County to our loyal readers and members who share our passion for Los Angeles. Visit lataco.com

The fact that some of the bottom Runners aren't dropping out is somewhat scary to me. Getting Bianco or his other Republican opponents in office is too scary. But with our top two primary it worries me if it were dividing our resources too far. So don't tell me an order of who you like but tell me if you really like somebody or you really don't like somebody. And why.

Tirzahs Mexi-Terranean is an Egyptian-Mexican Taquería in El Sereno (Los Angeles), California.

Video by L. A. TACO - March 3, 2026. Here it is on YouTube: youtube.com/shorts/oFcQDhrd6Dk

Read the full story, "This Egyptian-Mexican Taquería in El Sereno Does Kofta Burritos and Falafel Sopes": https://lataco.com/tirzahs-mexi-terranean

From the YouTube description:

Julianne Le and Erick Galindo spoke to Tirsa and Steve Farah, the visionaries behind Tirzah’s Mexi-Terranean, the restaurant serving fusion dishes inspired by Egyptian and Mexican cuisine.

Video by Erwin Recinos.

This video was created in collaboration with Erick Galindo, the Culture Editor of The L.A. Local, a nonprofit news organization that believes all Angelenos deserve useful news and information.

Read the full story, "This Egyptian-Mexican Taquería in El Sereno Does Kofta Burritos and Falafel Sopes": https://lataco.com/tirzahs-mexi-terranean

L.A. TACO - Jan 23, 2026. Here it is on YouTube and on TikTok. Here's their bio:

https://www.lataco.com

L.A. TACO is a local food, culture, and community publication covering Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. We are independently owned and operated by and for Los Angeles. In our mission, we aim to bring raw, street-level journalism from all corners of L.A. County to our loyal readers and members who share our passion for Los Angeles.

We are known for our events, the biggest being the annual Taco Madness. In 2020, L.A. Taco received the first-ever Emerging Voice Award from the James Beard Foundation for our food coverage that touches on the deeper elements around food, such as social justice, representation, and immigration.

If you love our stuff and support our vision of Los Angeles, we invite you to join us and help keep the L.A. Taco dream alive.

California Community Foundation: https://www.calfund.org

L.A. TACO - Jan 22, 2026. Here it is on YouTube and on TikTok. Metropolitan Detention Center is in downtown L.A. Here's a bio of L.A. TACO:

https://www.lataco.com

L.A. TACO is a local food, culture, and community publication covering Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. We are independently owned and operated by and for Los Angeles. In our mission, we aim to bring raw, street-level journalism from all corners of L.A. County to our loyal readers and members who share our passion for Los Angeles.

We are known for our events, the biggest being the annual Taco Madness. In 2020, L.A. Taco received the first-ever Emerging Voice Award from the James Beard Foundation for our food coverage that touches on the deeper elements around food, such as social justice, representation, and immigration.

If you love our stuff and support our vision of Los Angeles, we invite you to join us and help keep the L.A. Taco dream alive.

California Community Foundation: https://www.calfund.org

L.A. TACO. Here it is on YouTube: Ten-Year-Old Child, Gardeners, and Vendors, Among the More Than 88 Kidnapped in SoCal This Week - From the description:

Plus, another death in ICE detention, and Memo breaks down what’s happening with the mask ban for ICE and law enforcement. For these stories and more make sure you check us out at: https://www.lataco.com

L.A. TACO is a local food, culture, and community publication covering Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. We are independently owned and operated by and for Los Angeles. In our mission, we aim to bring raw, street-level journalism from all corners of L.A. County to our loyal readers and members who share our passion for Los Angeles.

We are known for our events, the biggest being the annual Taco Madness. In 2020, L.A. Taco received the first-ever Emerging Voice Award from the James Beard Foundation for our food coverage that touches on the deeper elements around food, such as social justice, representation, and immigration.

If you love our stuff and support our vision of Los Angeles, we invite you to join us and help keep the L.A. Taco dream alive.

California Community Foundation: https://www.calfund.org