Why did California ‘kill’ its booming hemp-derived THC industry? – Los Angeles Times

Austin Beutner says LAFD needs dispatch reform to cut response delays  Daily Breeze

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

Commentary: How an international collaboration led to the creation of a hidden treasure in Baja California  Los Angeles Times