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Chabria: The insurrection that wasn’t, and other Trump fantasies

President Trump has sent the National Guard into Los Angeles, claiming the city is in chaos and rioters have taken over. Meanwhile, Angelenos continue to brunch.

Los Angeles, CA - May 31: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at the Calif. Democratic convention at the Anaheim Convention Center on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Carlin Stiehl / Los Angeles Times)
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Chabria: Democrats are busy bashing themselves. Is it needed, or just needy?

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 6, 2025 - - Over 300 immigrant rights activists protest multiple immigration sweeps across Los Angeles by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents today in front of the Federal Building in downtown Los Angeles on June 5, 2025. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times)
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Chabria: ICE arrested a California union leader. Does Trump understand what that means?

Los Angeles, CA - April 17: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass delivers her state of the city address at Los Angeles City Hall on Monday, April 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Mayor Karen Bass says she has reached a deal to restore police officer hiring

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 05: Matt Szabo, deputy chief of staff to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, pghotographed at Los Angeles City Hall, is expected to be chosen as the city's top budget official, or city administrative officer. That position will be critical as the city attempts to recover from a major financial crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. City Hall on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in Los Angeles, CA. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times).

This Los Angeles city official testified for four days so Karen Bass wouldn’t have to

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