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Narciso Barranco, the 48-year-old Tustin landscaper who was punched and detained by federal immigration agents in June — sparking a nationwide outcry — will be released on bond from the Adelanto ICE processing center on Friday, July 11, a supporter said.

Federal agents conducted immigration enforcement raids on Thursday on state-licensed marijuana nurseries in an agricultural region of coastal Southern California, where they were confronted by throngs of angry protesters.

A confrontation erupted Thursday between protesters and federal officials carrying out a raid on a Southern California farm, with authorities throwing canisters that sprayed what looked like smoke into the air to disperse the crowd.

A forensic investigator said CalPERS’ reliance on private equity raises transparency concerns. Others dismissed those concerns.

Actions by the Trump administration are putting wildfire response, water resources, natural lands and clean energy efforts in jeopardy, state officials said.

A federal judge heard arguments on whether to grant restraining orders against ICE over alleged constitutional violations during immigration arrests in California.

While the California housing market remains competitive—with homes for sale spending an average 31 days on the market before going under contract, less than the nationwide median of 38—and home prices are still rising, buyers in the state are clearly withdrawing.

The top line is that California list prices are down 1% this spring compared with two years ago following a 50% increase in active listings from 2023.

Reports flooded social media of federal agents arriving at a Glass House Farms facility outside the city of Camarillo