I’m proud to have just renewed my membership in the Los Angeles Press Club for a second year. Thankful for a profession that values investigation and powerful reporting. lapressclub.org

Great analysis by Michele Martinez of California politics. What does a successful gubernatorial candidate look like? Will California choose a change leader of business as usual in 2026? Must read. open.substack.com/pub/michelem...

Welp. After avoiding it capably for a solid 5 years, I’ve finally been infected with COVID-19. My mistake perhaps was not getting the new booster sooner considering I work in public schools. The pandemic is still happening. Hoping for no long-term symptoms.

Now is a great time to support @roof.bsky.social who is again facing a sweep as an unhoused person in Los Angeles. Please support my colleague in her attempt to stay in her shelter. roofless.substack.com

Perfect way to end the thunderstorm with some sunset colors out here in the Coachella Valley. The sudden stormy wind blast at the start was a fairly impressive proceeding.

Today is my 39th birthday. I’m grateful to all my friends and family for being in my life, you’re very appreciated. Thank you also to all who have supported my work as a journalist: zacharyellison.substack.com

DAILY MEMO: ICE puts on a show at McArthur Park as we pass the 30-day mark. Welcome to day 32 of the ICE Siege of L.A. ~ @eltragon.bsky.social

Multiple other allegations have been levied against the owner of an L.A. taco chain across the internet since the video's publication, with calls to boycott the establishment, as well as requesting he not be welcomed to BMO Stadium as a LAFC supporter. The full story: lataco.com/taquero-trum...

Part 2

Senator Alex Padilla joins @eltragon.bsky.social to discuss his new bill he introduced with Senator Cory Booker called “The Visible Act” and more. This is part 1. 🧵

DAILY MEMO: Chaos at Van Nuys Home Depot while Bell Gardens Mayor Gets an ICE Agent's Badge Number and More ~ @eltragon.bsky.social

ICE raids, bacon-wrapped hot dogs, and banana pudding: the secrets of survival, solidarity, and sales at a San Gabriel Valley night market. lataco.com/street-vendo...

After being hit, CJ Johnson dropped his skateboard, then picked it up and ran towards the first street medic that he saw. There was “blood everywhere,” . . . He is one of several people LAPD officers reportedly injured during No Kings Day. lataco.com/cj-johnson-l... by @shoton35mm.bsky.social

Our commitment to one another and compassion may be the biggest weapon we've got against the fear L.A. is being targeted with. We've gotten dozens of questions about how you can help, including where to volunteer. We heard you, and we answered. lataco.com/los-angeles-...

“They were arrested, in our eyes unconstitutionally, in the course of an unconstitutional raid meant to attack our communities and pick up people based on the color of their skin and where they're standing," attorney Cal Soto said. 🧵 lataco.com/observers-ho... by @shoton35mm.bsky.social

Six months ago today much of Altadena was burned to the ground. Life has moved on and so have I but I’m going to be optimistic about reconstruction and the future of community. 🙏

The latest with @roof.bsky.social on the pressing questions on housing and homelessness in Los Angeles. In a surprise decision there will be no receivership even as more money than before comes from taxpayers. zacharyellison.substack.com/p/part-178-a...

Pretty easy day on the Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail in Idyllwild. Not out as much in the woods lately, but all good things in time. That tree canopy! 💚

Just updated with response from the CA AG’s office. Honestly doesn’t sound too legally promising to sue the oil industry over climate change as a Californian or displaced Altadenan. zacharyellison.substack.com/p/part-176-t...

Another Sunday spent well in Joshua Tree National Park stopping at all the best exhibits. So many reasons why the California Desert rocks far and wide. 🏜️

Thank you @gustavoarellano.bsky.social for always including me in your newsletter. Guti gang! Subscribe to the newsletter.

Should I write another Best of Substack piece that discuss whistleblowers and whistleblowing? Which authors should I include? zacharyellison.substack.com/p/special-th...

The California Attorney General Office press office just phoned to let me know an update is coming on litigation against “Big Oil” soon.

Donald Trump has finally angered the masses with his immigration sweeps. Nowhere has fought back harder than Los Angeles and California, the latest from on the ground in Palm Springs. What will happen next in Round 2? zacharyellison.substack.com/p/part-177-t...

Can't stop. Won't stop. On the heels of our lawsuit over LAPD's unlawful treatment of journalists covering protests, @lapressclub.bsky.social join @statuscoupnews.bsky.social & @thesouthlander.com in a separate suit about LASD. Thank you to the attorneys fighting to allow the press to do its job.

The latest Inside Safe data deep dive from @roof.bsky.social is worth every point. Do the numbers support the narrative of Mayor Karen Bass on the crisis of the unhoused? roofless.substack.com/p/inside-saf...

UPDATE: Pasadena Unified School District issued the following statement regarding Southern California Edison’s proposal to install battery systems on school campuses following the Eaton Fire: “We are not aware of this program and have no comment.” zacharyellison.substack.com/p/part-176-t...

“I want you to find the animal who is born kicking and screaming on the side of a highway and must fight to cross the interstate.” @carriepoppyyes.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/carriepo...

I was impressed at how closely this story by Doug Smith of the Los Angeles Times parallels the coverage by @roof.bsky.social and myself of the LA Alliance Hearings and more. Receivership soon? www.latimes.com/california/s...

Gustavo Arellano's Weekly, Canto CCCXCIX: My Andor Moment. Share, porfas!

Scenes from today’s No Kings Day Protests in L.A.

@melbuer.bsky.social posting for Sean as the situation has deteriorated rapidly. Lines of mounted police surged the crowd and began firing riot munitions directly into people. One person appeared to be trampled by the horses, another detained. Multiple videos incoming

Los Angeles, CA - Large amount of LAPD, CHP and LASD now on Aliso and Temple about a block away from the federal building. Unlawful assembly declared against protesters on this street. Saw some bangers thrown on the other side of aliso past this skirmish line.

Los Angeles, CA - Still hundreds remains in from of downtown Los Angeles federal building. Los Angeles Sheriffs arriving near Aliso and Los Angeles on horseback.

DTLA: DHS telling crowd to get off steps, crowd does not appear to be moving. Fireworks heard off in the distance. A few minutes ago NG pushed crowd back a few feet but crowd seems to still be forming around the federal building in Los Angeles and Temple. (@melbuer.bsky.social posting 4 Sean again)

Los Angeles, CA -National Guard moving up towards crowd.hundreds protesting in front of the federal building in downtown Los Angeles; CA. Protesters in front of both the main entrance and side ramps. Others are protesting on city streets throughout the downtown LA area.

Los Angeles, CA - Still hundreds protesting in front of the federal building in downtown Los Angeles; CA. Protesters in front of both the main entrance and side ramps. Others are protesting on city streets throughout the downtown LA area.

Los Angeles, CA - One customs and border patrol agent is photographing the crowd and deployments. A few uniformed personnel having a huddle in front of the federal building as hundreds are in front yelling “shame” at US marines, National Guard, FPS and other agencies.

Los Angeles, CA - Took the time to speak to one protester, who is using a bubble blowing machine in front of US Marines guarding the federal building in the downtown area while hundreds protest against their deployment and federal immigration raids.

Los Angeles, CA - Crowd getting larger, spilling for blocks in front of the federal building downtown. Crowd chanting “shame!” One protester yelled “meat fodder” at the USMC stationed here.

Los Angeles, CA - In front of the federal building hundreds of protesters chanting “shame” at marines. Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine in a truck just drove by with a full band, waved a “battle of Los Angeles” t shirt, people are dancing now.

It’s basically the meme where people replace the audio with squeaky shoe sound effects to mock boring parties

I started a form to collect tips about police misconduct toward press at ICE protests in Los Angeles. Press rights groups are working to hold police accountable & restrain use of force. Evidence helps!! Thank you for 50+ incidents identified so far. This community rocks. forms.gle/rTiL1VYUfGCV...

This evening in Palm Springs there were an estimated 5,000 people for a No Kings rally at Downtown Park. Afterwards many gathered to dance and sign wave before marching through the heart of the city center. Coachella Valley is very inspiring! 🏜️🖤😎🙏🪧📸

I only do heavy stories. Los Angeles is a heavy place, and if you aren’t doing the heavy lifting then what’s the point? Lighter, flashier material may sell better, but that’s the easy way out.

The feds are going after LA groups helping immigrants and protesters. As government officials investigate political groups and non-profits, critical media coverage also targets the organizations. One man faces federal conspiracy charges for handing out face shields at recent LA demonstrations.

My latest for CALÓ News! www.calonews.com/multimedia/l...

Will Altadena be rebuilt? A new State investigation into the market conduct of State Farm has been announced. The funding needed to prevent further displacement might sadly be too little, too late for many victims. zacharyellison.substack.com/p/part-176-t... 🔥🔍📰😎🖤🙏

NEW & BREAKING For @lapublicpress.bsky.social LAPD mobilizes every single officer ahead of ‘No Kings Day’ protests lapublicpress.org/2025/06/lapd...