Kris Avedisian

Were the April special elections a win for Democrats? How will Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs affect American consumers? Plus, KCRW discusses the feasibility of a third Trump term.

The manager of Rafu Bussan in Little Tokyo says she’s been stockpiling goods imported from Japan in preparation for Trump’s tariffs, but she may have to eat costs or raise prices soon.

Southern California saw its fire risk zones expand by 3.5 million acres in CalFire’s new hazard maps. Homeowners in those areas must now meet safety standards.

The Trump administration has halted a program financing lawyers for immigrant children.

California’s nearly $4 trillion economy is heavily dependent on international trade. A tariff war could impact that significantly.

President Trump is not backing down from imposing tariffs on all countries doing business with the U.S., including 100% or more on China. China has threatened tariffs against U.S.

Federal Homeland Security agents tried to enter two LA Unified schools without a warrant.

Google and Meta are under fire in court. Officials claim they crushed rivals to stay on top. The outcome could upend how Big Tech works.

Newport Beach is fighting the state of California after proposing to make offshore mooring permits more expensive.