Heat wave shatters records, Major LA Unified union rally, McCartney at the Fonda— Morning Edition

This week's heat wave is becoming increasingly dangerous and is shattering records across the Southland. LA Unified's largest teacher and staff unions are planning a major rally downtown this afternoon, and they could name a strike date. There's a lot of red at the top of the latest poll in the Cal…

FEMA says it's approved security funding for World Cup Security. But California hasn't been awarded its cut yet

After a delay that has threatened plans for World Cup celebrations across the U.S., the federal government said this week that it's moving forward with awarding host cities including Los Angeles hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for security. LAist's Libby Rainey reports.

Largest LAUSD unions rally in downtown LA as negotiations stall out

Members of both unions have voted to give their leaders the power to call a strike, but no date has been set.

SoCal heat to let off tonight, UFW responds to Cesar Chavez allegations, LA County allots millions for parks — Evening Edition

Southern California gets a small break from the heat overnight. The United Farm Workers union is pulling out of Cesar Chavez Day following allegations against the holiday's namesake. Communities across L.A. County get money for parks and green spaces. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L…

Women's March Foundation's new cafe space

Here's what you can expect from Caféina, which opened as part of the Women's March Foundation's new meeting space in West L.A.

United Farm Workers union to skip César Chávez Day after ‘profoundly shocking’ allegations

UFW hasn’t received direct information about the allegations, but it’s serious enough to the organization to pull back from Chávez, who co-founded the union.

Deadline for LA Olympics tickets

The deadline to register for a drawing to buy LA ’28 Olympics tickets is Wednesday before midnight. 

Caravan to Adelanto ICE Detention Center, Cooling centers in LA, Flag football at BMO stadium this weekend— Afternoon Edition

How Angelenos used music to protest outside of the Adelanto ICE Detention Center. Where you can go to escape the heat in L.A. And flag football is coming to BMO Stadium this weekend. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

These Angelenos journeyed to Adelanto to protest conditions at immigrant detention centers

Hundreds of people from across Greater L.A. journeyed to the Mojave Desert this weekend to protest living conditions at the Adelanto Immigration and Customs Enforcement Processing Center, where an estimated 2,000 people are being held. LAist's Libby Rainey reports. 

Extreme Heat Warnings today, Feds fight to deport father of 3 Marines, Big Newport theater faces demolition— Morning Edition

This week's heat wave is escalating with temperatures that have the potential to kill. The feds won't give up the fight to deport a father of three marines, despite a judge's ruling. A former CHP officer accused of murder in a deadly highway crash is set to enter a plea.Plus, more from Morning Edit…