Commentary: Will or won’t he? A lot rides on a Trump endorsement in California governor’s race – Los Angeles Times

A state Senate race in South L.A. resurfaces allegations of racism and misconduct  Los Angeles Times

White House on LA protests: ‘America voted for mass deportations.’ Live updates  USA Today Stephen Miller Behind Draconian Orders That Set Off L.A. Protests  The New Republic “The definition of insurrection”: Miller says Newsom, Bass are encouraging violence in Los Angeles  Salon.com Gavin Newsom Offers Blunt Reality Check On Who’s Really ‘Defending Insurrectionists’  Yahoo The Big Ugly: Stephen Miller Uses His War on Home Depot to Invade California  emptywheel

Los Angeles wildfires: The unique dangers of urban wildfire smoke  Global News Toronto