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Last week, as President Donald Trump launched a promised crackdown on immigrants, a subset of the people who could be targeted by those moves are, once again, in limbo.They are long-time American residents currently protected from deportation by the Obama-era program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA.Actually, at least some DACA recipients would argue that their future isn’t again up for grabs, they say; it’s still that way.“It’s not like anybody ever says, ‘Hey, you’re an American now, you can relax,’” said Maria Castillo, a Riverside nurse and DACA recipient who was 9 in 2001 when her…

It’s been quite the week with Donald Trump back as president of the United States. A flurry of executive orders, policy reversals, advances in Trump’s cabinet and much more have given us plenty to chew on.Over this past week, we have criticized and praised uses of the pardon power by both Trump and his immediate predecessor. Joe Biden overreached with his preemptive pardons of his family and political allies, while Trump went too far in blanket pardoning Jan. 6 rioters, including violent offenders.  Both presidents set a poor precedent that future presidents will no doubt take advantage of, opening the…

It was only seven days into the new year when wildfires swept through Southern California, quickly and relentlessly destroying everything in their path — including cherished neighborhoods, famous homes, the homes of friends, and places like my elementary school and chapel.I was in the process of writing this month’s article, and I had planned to discuss how we can improve our finances by working on them as a habit for 20 minutes at a time a few times a week, much like New Year’s resolutions to exercise 3 -5 times a week or to meal prep on Sundays.It became apparent…

SAN FRANCISCO — After being sidelined for nearly a year, Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt made his return to the floor in Saturday’s road game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.When Vanderbilt subbed into the game alongside Dorian Finney-Smith at the 9:30 mark of the second quarter of the Lakers’ eventual 118-108 victory, it marked his first NBA action since he sprained his right midfoot in the Lakers’ road win against the Boston Celtics last Feb. 1.“It means everything,” Vanderbilt said of his return. “It’s been a long journey, been a tough journey. It’s almost been a full calendar…

RIVERSIDE — A convicted felon who fatally beat his 83-year-old grandmother during an argument at her Menifee home was sentenced Friday to 30 years to life in state prison.Andrew Daniel Joseph, 45, was convicted in November of second-degree murder, elder abuse and a sentence-enhancing allegation of inflicting great bodily injury on a person over 70 years old for the 2020 death of Ethel Mae Hayes.During a hearing at the Riverside Hall of Justice Friday, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Matthew Perantoni imposed the sentence required by law.According to a trial brief filed by the District Attorney’s Office, on the afternoon…

Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) shoots as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Clippers, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, is fouled by Clippers center Ivica Zubac while shooting during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Clippers center…

FULLERTON — A 25-year-old Riverside man pleaded guilty Friday and was immediately sentenced to 18 years and four months in prison for an alcohol- fueled, hit-and-run fatal crash on the Riverside (91) Freeway near Brookhurst Street on the Anaheim-Fullerton border. Tyler Christian Williams pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury, driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol level at .08% or more causing injury, and hit and run with permanent injury, all felonies. Williams also pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of driving on a suspended license and admitted sentencing enhancements…

Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) stops a shot by Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) as center Isac Lundestrom (21) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros misses the puck for a Ducks goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) Nashville Predators defenseman Luke Schenn (2) intercepts a pass intended for Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) with Predators defenseman Adam Wilsby (83) defending during the first period of…

By David Klepper | Associated PressWASHINGTON — The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory, according to an assessment released Saturday that points the finger at China even while acknowledging that the spy agency has “low confidence” in its own conclusion.The finding is not the result of any new intelligence, and the report was completed at the behest of the Biden administration and former CIA Director William Burns. It was declassified and released Saturday on the orders of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the agency, John Ratcliffe, who was sworn…

Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, is fouled by Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski reacts after making a 3-point basket against the Lakers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Lakers, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)…