ICE Deployment to U.S. Airports Raises Questions Amid Shutdown
ICE agents deployed to airports amid shutdown staffing shortages, raising concerns about enforcement roles, limited training, and impact on travelers.
Author Archive for: Sheryl Samala
Entries by Sheryl Samala
California Is the Most Expensive State for a Comfortable Lifestyle
UCLA Luskin’s Paavo Monkkonen weighs in on report that finds that a six-figure salary is needed in some cities.
Kim on Fire Recovery in Los Angeles
The Palisades and Eaton fires in January 2025 destroyed about 13,000 homes. A year later, only about 900 homes are under construction.
Oil and Gas Companies Sacrificing Plastic-Burdened Communities
The UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation has released a new report examining the links between plastics, fossil fuels and inequitable exposure to environmental hazards.
Risks of Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Wesley Yin warns in a Fortune op-ed that hasty privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could destabilize the housing market.
Pierce on LADWP inspections by U.S. EPA
The EPA has ordered LADWP to inspect nearly 100 reservoirs, though UCLA experts say there’s no evidence of contamination.
