POLITICSBREAKING
Trump Signs Executive Order Imposing 55% Federal Surcharge on California Real Estate Holdings
By Margaret Sullivan·April 1, 2026 — 6:42 AM PDT·8 min read
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IMMIGRATIONEXCLUSIVE
USCIS Announces Immediate Suspension of EB-5 Investor Visa Program, Orders Review of All Active Cases
Department of Homeland Security cites 'national security concerns' as reason for freezing all pending and approved EB-5 applications
David Nakamura·7 min read
LOCALEXCLUSIVE
FBI Launches Investigation Into LA Department of Transportation Employees Over Alleged Contract Fraud and Side Business Conflicts
Federal probe targets LADOT project managers suspected of steering city contracts while operating undisclosed private businesses; dozens of employees placed on administrative leave
James Rivera·7 min read
AUTOMOTIVEBREAKING
Porsche Issues Urgent Recall of All 911 Models Over 'Critical Brake System Failure' — Owners Told to Stop Driving Immediately
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Chris Thompson·6 min read
LOCALDEVELOPING
West Hollywood Declares 2-Year Moratorium on All Residential Construction and Renovation Projects
City cites 'noise pollution crisis' and 'neighborhood character preservation' as justification; all active permits immediately frozen
Rachel Kim·6 min read
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AUTOMOTIVE
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HEALTHBREAKING
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BUSINESSEXCLUSIVE
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