"A lot of manufacturing in California and the U.S. is used as a lot of goods that are imported from overseas, in the production of the ultimate thing that we then consume or even export," said Sarah Bohn, VP and director of the Public Policy Institute of California Economic Policy Center.
She joins Tanya McRae on this week's "In Focus SoCal" to discuss the latest in the trade war and how tariffs will impact California businesses and the U.S.
"So those raw materials, the price of them can be going up because of the trade wars that kind of are launched by new trade policy." Watch the full conversation Saturday at 11 a.m. on Spectrum News 1.
Students and faculty at Cal State LA are planning a rally to protest the management of the CSU system. Students will gather in front of the campus' Golden Eagle Sculpture.
"They couldn't understand why LAPD was out there directing traffic and making it appear as if they were assisting with this enforcement," said @CD1LosAngeles Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez.
She joins @TanyaMcRaeTV on this week's "In Focus SoCal" to discuss ICE activity in her district.
Watch the full conversation at 11 a.m. Saturday on Spectrum News 1.
"Here in the city of Palm Springs, right in January — immediately after those devastating fires — we created a short-term adjustment to our short-term housing ordinance, which essentially allowed more people to offer their vacation homes or their second homes for displaced families and evacuees."
Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem Naomi Soto joins "In Focus SoCal" host Tanya McRae for Women's History Month to discuss issues such as affordable child care and city services. Watch the full conversation Saturday at 11 a.m. on Spectrum News 1.
After about 1,000 National Park employees were fired by the Trump administration, many shared concerns over the cuts' potential impact.
@bethpratt told Spectrum News anchor @errollouis on "The Big Deal" the parks were "already underfunded."
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“I always say it isn’t about which gender is better at what, it’s about, how do you have equal representation so that the government can serve people really having the broadest sense of what is on people’s minds, what they care about, and how it impacts them,” Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis said about people having equitable access to government resources. Watch the full conversation at 11 a.m. Saturday on Spectrum News 1.
"All you need is for you Wi-Fi to go out and you realize how tied we are to it."
Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, chair of the Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee, joins "In Focus SoCal" host Tanya McRae to discuss the committee's top priorities.
Watch the full conversation at 11 a.m. Saturday on Spectrum News 1.
"I believe with the amount of time to educate voters, they will see why it is a moral imperative to remove this language from our constitution," Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson said about a new anti-slavery amendment she introduced this month.
Californians rejected the anti-slavery ballot measure Proposition 6 last November. It would have forbidden forced prison labor in California.
"Last time when I talked to voters, most voters weren't aware that it was even on the ballot," Wilson said.
Watch the conversation at 11 a.m. Saturday on Spectrum News 1.
With the 2025 Spring Training games underway for the Dodgers, diehard fans are in Arizona to show their love for The Boys in Blue. LA will look to defend their World Series title this year. http://specne.ws/P9AuyV
“What we’re finding out, based on what authorities are telling us, schools have been become one of the most targeted places, not only in our state but across the country,” said Senator Susan Rubio.
She joins “In Focus SoCal” host Tanya McRae on this week’s episode to discuss new legislation she proposed at the start of the legislative session, including the Safe Schools and Places of Worship Act.
The bill would make it easier to successfully prosecute wrongdoers who threaten to commit death or great bodily injury to any person at a school or place of worship.
Watch the full conversation today at 11 a.m. on Spectrum News 1.
“They really focus on entrepreneurship and moving your business forward. Because of the networking, the resources that they’re providing, we’re constantly having people come in and talk to us about what’s out there and what’s available to us,” said Miesha Carter, co-CEO and co-founder of FAMMO.
She joins “In Focus SoCal” host Tanya McRae on this week’s episode for Black History Month and to share how the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce has helped her and her family build up their businesses.
Watch the full conversation today at 11 a.m. on Spectrum News 1.
New laws restricting diversity, equity and inclusion policies at public universities have sparked debate on campuses across the country. But for those most affected by the changes, the issue is about more than politics, it's about mental health. Dr. Nicole Clark looks at what advocates on both sides are saying. http://specne.ws/TkNyKS
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