L.A. City Council confirms Jim McDonnell as new LAPD chief – The Eastsider

The White House Wants This Fight With Los Angeles  Bloomberg.com Opinion | Why California Became Trump’s Favorite Target — and Why the State Isn’t Backing Down  Politico Trump has unleashed something terrifying in the US – that even he may be powerless to control | Gaby Hinsliff  The Guardian ‘He’s waging a war on us’: As Trump escalates, Angelenos defend their city  The Washington Post Trump is acting like an authoritarian; California’s crisis now rests on what he does next  CNN

Dynamic film series hits MOCA  Beverly Press & Park Labrea News

West Coast watches, waits for trade wars’ impact on building, deals  The Real Deal