Jeremy Lindenfeld
@jeremotographs.bsky.social
Reporter at Capital & Main/Berkeley California Local News Fellow. Jlindenfeld@CapitalAndMain.com
"Pastor Kevin Kang had only been at Tujunga United Methodist Church for a couple of years when, in December of last year, he was asked if he could house formerly detained refugees on church grounds. " capitalandmain.com/when-ice-det...
When ICE Detained Two Iranian Sisters, an L.A. Pastor Answered the Call
Refugees fleeing persecution only to be swept up by ICE win support of congregation, including some who voted for Trump.
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When ICE arrested two Iranian sisters, an L.A. pastor sheltered the siblings at his church for months after an interfaith organization bonded them out of detention. My latest for @capitalandmain.bsky.social capitalandmain.com/when-ice-det...
When ICE Detained Two Iranian Sisters, an L.A. Pastor Answered the Call
Refugees fleeing persecution only to be swept up by ICE win support of congregation, including some who voted for Trump.
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In 2024, a New York nursing home chain agreed to pay $45M, increase staff, and hire independent monitors in a landmark settlement with the state. New York Focus has uncovered multiple violations since the settlement, as residents continued to suffer.
Nursing Home Chain Violates $45M Settlement With New York
New York Focus found multiple violations of the attorney general’s settlement with Centers Health Care, including staffing failures and resident harm.
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🧵 He was shot at by ICE, then wrongfully accused. His nightmare had only just begun. Francisco Longoria was charged with weaponizing his vehicle against immigration officers - only for the case against him to fall apart. Now he and his family are seeking justice www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
He was shot at by ICE, then wrongfully accused. His nightmare had only just begun
After masked agents fired on his truck, Francisco Longoria was ambushed, charged and jailed – only for the case against him to fall apart. Now he and his family are seeking justice, and says the harro...
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GEO Group forced to hand over videos related to brutal attack on detained people at Adelanto Dispatch from me over at @thesouthlander.com: thesouthlander.com/geo-group-re...
GEO Group forced to hand over videos related to brutal attack on detained people at Adelanto
Our motion unsealed these records. Now we need your support to continue our reporting on GEO Group’s violence.
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Happy to share I was named Online Journalist of the Year at this year's @lapressclub.bsky.social awards. My news photography and ICE-related immigration reporting also received first place honors.
Koreatown, Los Angeles the moment Mexico scored their goal against South Korea.
It doesn’t sound true, but I’m really grateful to share that my work for @capitalandmain.bsky.social earned 16 finalist placings at this year’s California Journalism Awards. Thanks so much for the recognition @cnpa.bsky.social
A few shots from a week reporting in Imperial Valley
Last year, I broke the news that $400,000 raised for the survivors of a fatal 2022 fire in the Bronx had never been spent. All the money has now reached the survivors. My story: nysfocus.com/2026/05/15/b...
Bronx Fire Relief Funds Finally Reach Families
After a New York Focus investigation, a Bronx charity distributed nearly $400,000 to survivors of a deadly 2022 fire.
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“I believe data centers, the only place that they exist, is in hell.” — Calipatria Mayor Michael Luellen inewsource.org/2026/05/13/d... via @philipsalata.bsky.social
Data centers may soon be blocked in this California city
As a dispute in Imperial County looms over what could be the largest data center in California, a city near the Salton Sea is considering preemptive action.
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Wherever they turn, residents in and around Santa Fe Springs, California, contend with toxic hazards. capitalandmain.com/california-h...
California Hazardous Waste Rules Criticized as Years Late and ‘Polluter-Friendly’
Proposed hazardous waste oversight changes are years behind schedule and fail to account for a community’s health risks from pollution, environmental groups warn.
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Former Hollywood bailiff Sonia Montejano is running to be Sheriff of LA County. She wants to eliminate deputy gangs, approve more concealed carry permits and bring in the National Guard to fill vacancies. Check out my interview with her on my YouTube channel. youtu.be/ezmRDfzhAgM?...
I tried to talk to Brendan Corbett, Alex Villanueva’s assistant sheriff about his campaign for Sheriff of LA County. It did not go well.
Early indications suggest that the rental housing lost in the Eaton fire is unlikely to be rebuilt at the same level of affordability as what came before. capitalandmain.com/fire-recover...
Fire Recovery Could Wipe Out Altadena’s Affordable Rentals
Without funding and policy interventions, rebuilt homes will rent at market rates, pricing out long-term residents.
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"What she said 'I smoke 'cause I'm hoping for an early death and I need to cling to something.'" www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-tk...
What She Said (2011 Remaster)
YouTube video by The Smiths - Topic
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⬛️@dessertrat.bsky.social · 4mo ago‘the public health authorities never mention the main reason many americans have for smoking heavily, which is that smoking is a fairly sure, fairly honorable form of suicide’
The effects of the war — which is costing the U.S. between $500 million to more than $1 billion a day — are being felt throughout the economy, upending the lives of millions of Americans. capitalandmain.com/as-the-u-s-s...
As the U.S. Spends Billions Fighting Iran, War-Driven Inflation Hits Working Families Hard
The rising cost of gas and higher utility rates are hurting farmers, ride-sharing workers and consumers from coast to coast.
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The drying Colorado River has an Indigenous tribe worried about the viability of their farmland and cultural identity. Quechans have improved their water efficiency in order to help sustain the river, but President Trump cut funds for those restoration projects last year. youtube.com/shorts/60N1H...
A Drying Colorado River Threatens the Quechan Indian Tribe
YouTube video by Capital & Main
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Fuel made from Russian oil is surging into California, even though such sales help pay for that nation’s ongoing war with Ukraine
Capital & Main@capitalandmain.bsky.social · 4mo agoCalifornia is importing refined products from abroad just as the Iran war tightens global crude oil supplies. Fuel made from Russian oil is surging into the state, even though such sales are used to finance that nation’s ongoing war with Ukraine. capitalandmain.com/as-prices-cl...
🚨 California is buying fuel made from Russian oil. 🚨 Check out this huge new story from @aaroncantu.bsky.social capitalandmain.com/as-prices-cl...
As Prices Climb, California Imports More Gasoline Made From Russian Oil
The state’s failure to reduce driving and to stockpile fuel led to dependence on sanctioned oil refined elsewhere.
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This was foreseeable. In 2000, when gasoline prices hit a record, California recommended several steps it could have taken to lessen dependence on foreign oil sources. The state didn't act. Full story here: capitalandmain.com/as-prices-cl...
As Prices Climb, California Imports More Gasoline Made From Russian Oil
The state’s failure to reduce driving and to stockpile fuel led to dependence on sanctioned oil refined elsewhere.
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ICE is arresting delivery drivers at a San Diego military base. According to an attorney interviewed by Kate Morrissey, military police at the gates call ICE on any driver who is not a citizen or green card holder, even if they have permission to be in the country. capitalandmain.com/ice-has-arre...
ICE Has Arrested Dozens of Delivery Drivers at the Gates of a San Diego Military Base
Advocates warn immigrants to avoid military bases when working for apps like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash.
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A new report from the University of California shows that the state's decision to raise the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20/hr didn’t hurt jobs, or raise prices much. Data from over 2,000 restaurants shows that the $20/hr minimum wage didn’t reduce employment. /1
Despite Apocalyptic Warnings, California Fast Food Wage Hike Didn’t Kill Jobs
UC Berkeley study finds employment held steady — and only pennies were added to menu prices.
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If you think this is the first time Trump has clashed with the Catholic Church, read my article from last year: capitalandmain.com/trumps-war-o...
Trump’s War on ICE-Fearing Catholics
A president with strong Christian support is driving an aggressive crackdown on immigrants who are disproportionately Catholic. How is this playing out in the pews?
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Data centers & lithium extraction projects look set to increase their water use in Imperial County as the Colorado River, the region’s only water source, is drying up. Meanwhile, farmers – the area’s largest water users – are anxious about a drier future.
Oil companies ExxonMobil, Empire Petroleum and their subsidiaries engaged in accounting fraud that could cost the state nearly $200 million, a lawsuit filed in New Mexico District Court alleges. capitalandmain.com/oil-companie...
Oil Companies Accused of Massive Accounting Fraud in New Mexico
Suit claims ExxonMobil and others underreported debts by $194 million, calling it “a playbook” for how companies dump old wells and expenses on states.
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