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Californians protest against deportations, Elon Musk’s dog


A man in a green tracksuit holding a sign, saying,
Protesters gather over the 101 highway in the center of Los Angeles in support of March “The Day Without Immigrants” on February 3, 2025. Photo from JW Hendricks for Calmatters

While some characterize Donald Trump’s second presidency as one with ‘Absence“So far, California residents have gathered together this week to protest the administration’s promises to hold mass deportations. The demonstrators also gathered on Wednesday in the State Capitol to oppose Trump and technological tycoon Elon Musk.

Thousands in California protested against Trump’s immigration policies earlier this week – blocking highway traffic in Los Angeles and San Diego; Temporarily closing the business in Napa to observe a “day without immigrants”; Exit from school hours in Freen; and marching through college campusesS

“I want to use my voice to help you empower those who are afraid,” said a resident of the area KqedS “Trump creates divisions and hatred and this is not a good leader.”

On Wednesday as part of a national campaign to Protest in any state capitolHundreds were closer to Sacramento to protest Musk and his government ministry, the White House Department Created by enforcement order This has been directed through various government agencies in the last few weeks with little to no supervision.

This is not the first time some Californians have Deniable Tesla Executive Directorbut musk (aided by technology California) Makes recent control to access a handful of federal agencies including sensitive data By the US Department of FinanceS

“This is our democracy,” a demonstrator told Sacramento beeS “I’m on social security. This is serious. “

See scenes from some protests captured by the visual editor of CalMatters Miguel Gutierrez -Jr. and photographer Jw Hendricks:

A man removed the Mexican flag as he stands on the guards that stands over the highway next to a sign on the street on a highway in the center of Los Angeles. In the background, protesters hold signs and flags on both sides arranged along the railing.
Protesters remove flags and hold signs in support of the Hike of The Day Without Immigrants in Los Angeles on February 3, 2025. Photo from JW Hendricks for CalMatters
A man removed the Mexican flag as he stands on the guards that stands over the highway next to a sign on the street on a highway in the center of Los Angeles. In the background, cars are driving on the road, while protesters lift signs and flags on both sides lined on the railing.
Hundreds of protesters were marching in Los Angeles for “Day No Immigrants” on February 3, 2025. Photo of JW Hendricks for CalMatters
A man removed the Mexican flag while standing in a crowd protested in front of the Capitol building in Sacramento. People can be seen holding signs while protesting on the front steps of Capitol.
The demonstrators gathered in the State Capitol in Sacramento to demonstrate against the Trump administration and their latest immigration policies on February 6, 2025. A photo of Miguel Gutierrez -Jr., Calmatters

How will Trump Presidency affect your California corner? Calmatters works with Public Radio Partners to gather perspectives throughout the country. Share your thoughts hereS

Calletatters events: On February 25 Calmatters’ Adam Echelman He will hold a panel to discuss what the state is doing to help the employment results of Californians between the ages of 16 to 24 years. Sign up here To attend the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles or practically.



What happens to bird flu?

Two chickens rest closely together with stains of dirt against a blue wooden wall. The chicken in the foreground has golden brown feathers and a red comb, while the chicken in the background has white feathers with black spots and a red comb. The scene conveys a calm and cozy atmosphere.
Chickens in a farm in the backyard in Sacramento on March 22, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez -Jr., Calmatters

I’m so glad you asked. The state dashboard It has not been updated to reflect new cases from January 15th. That’s good. Of course, the crisis is not limited to California: Nevada is engaged A version of bird flu that has affected cattle (it’s bad). As a former scientist described in front of Los Angeles TimesThe situation “is really a sh-smohow that unfolds in a nightmare scenario”.

The ongoing crisis means that Egg prices They continue to climb.

One infectious disease expert – in an interview with UC Berkeley Public Health Regarding bird flu, ”said California, there is a” very proactive “public health department, which is good, especially as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fighting federal interventionS But some workers’ defenders claim that the state should do so More to protect workers in agricultureS

Permanent refrain from experts when you ask it for bird flu: do not drink raw milk.

There is only one forge regulation remains

Kitchen employee is working behind the counter at a restaurant in Los Angeles on June 8, 2021. Photo from Pablo Usaeta for Calmatters
Kitchen employee is working behind the counter at a restaurant in Los Angeles on June 8, 2021. Photo from Pablo Usaeta for Calmatters

Speaking of infectious diseases, earlier this week, most of the other CAL/OSHA rules for employers with regard to Covid-19 protection has expired. These rules require employers to prohibit workers with Covid-19 from temporarily returned to work; It is notified to other workers when an employee has tested positively; And there are tests available to workers who have entered into close contact with the open colleagues.

The end of these provisions follows nearly two years As the state has completed its three -year emergency order, which has enabled the Gavin News government to issue a sweep, sometimes contradictorymandates. These directives sought to delay the spread of a virus that continued to kill more than 100,000 CaliforniansS

However, one rule will remain until next year: employers still have to monitor the cases of Covid-19, including the name of the employee where they worked and the date of their positive test, and keep these records for two years.

And finally: recovery after Ethan’s fire

Burned structure behind a fence on the black countertop of school. In the foreground, you can see a children's slider on a school playground near spots of grass.
The collapsed and burned remains of what was previously the transition kindergarten through the second grade building at the Odyssey School in Altadan on January 20, 2025. Photo from Jul Hotels for CalMatters


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