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California

Disappeared by ICE in L.A.: How to find detained relatives

Immigrant advocacy groups provide guidance on what you can do when a family member is detained by immigrant enforcement officials.

FILE - In this June 15, 2018 photo, twenty dollar bills are counted in North Andover, Mass. Nobody wants to pick up essential financial knowledge by making mistakes or finding out key information too late. A less painful way to enlightenment can come from self-help books, quizzes and personal finance websites. As soon as you have an income, it’s wise to get started on habits that lead to financial success. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Voices

Contributor: No one can grasp trillions. Here’s how to make sense of federal spending and debt

Sign for the 988 Lifeline mental health emergency hotline, Walnut Creek, California, December 20, 2024. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

Trump will end crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth. But L.A. has options for those in need

Along the South Yuba River and Buttermile Bend Trail at Bridgeport, near Nevada City, Ca.

It’s time to escape to California’s Gold Rush towns for postcard charms and swimming holes

BELL GARDENS, CA - MARCH 16, 2020 David A. Marin, left, Field Office Director Enforcement and Removal Operations Los Angeles Field Office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as agents advance on a residence during early morning apprehensions as ICE officers are joined by (CBP) U.S. Customs & Border Protection agents in the last few weeks, as more resources are deployed in sanctuary cities. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Agents, some in unmarked cars and street clothes, are arresting L.A. immigrants. Who are they?

Fact-checking Trump’s false allegations of undocumented immigrants voting in L.A.

Does California have the best restaurants in the country? Yes. Here’s our proof

Immigration raids have shaken communities across Los Angeles County. How can you help?

All of L.A. is not a ‘war zone.’ We separate facts from spin and disinformation amid immigration raids

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Technology and the Internet

My wallet was stolen at a bar. Then my identity theft nightmare began

A stolen wallet precipitates a reporter’s years-long fight against identity thieves — and a system that doesn’t care and won’t help.

There are no perfect solutions for identity theft. But experts and a victim have ideas

Worried about identity theft? What to do to minimize your risk

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Shape Your L.A.: How to get civically engaged and make Los Angeles work for you

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29 essential L.A. karaoke spots for every kind of singer

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Have big Hollywood dreams? Read our guide to entertainment industry careers

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The surprising stories behind famous L.A. landmark names

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