Jaqueline Hurtado

Mar 6, 2025 | spectrumnews1.com | Jaqueline Hurtado

LOS ANGELES — As President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Mexican imports will soon take hold, small business owners such as Jorge Trujillo, who runs a fresh produce store, are feeling the pressure. Trujillo, whose business relies heavily on produce from Mexico, warns that rising costs will ultimately burden consumers already struggling with inflation. Other businesses such as Monse’s — which imports cheese, dry goods and avocados — fear the price hikes could threaten their survival.

Feb 28, 2025 | spectrumnews1.com | Jaqueline Hurtado

LOS ANGELES — Beaming with pride, Breanna Freeman-Jordan looks at photos of her two teenage children, who are thriving at two private independent schools in Los Angeles.

Feb 26, 2025 | spectrumnews1.com | Jaqueline Hurtado

LOS ANGELES — Eight-year-old Isabella loves school and playing, but beneath her bright spirit is a constant fear: Her mother Ingrid, who has Temporary Protected Status, could be taken away by immigration authorities. Despite being a U.S. citizen, Isabella worries daily about losing her family, a fear shared by millions of children with undocumented parents. Experts warn of the deep emotional toll immigration enforcement has on children, causing anxiety and distress.

Feb 25, 2025 | spectrumnews1.com | Jaqueline Hurtado

LOS ANGELES — Immigrant communities across Los Angeles are living in fear amid heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Residents like Lola avoid unnecessary outings, fearing deportation. In response, advocacy groups such as Unión del Barrio are mobilizing to disrupt ICE operations and support immigrants. Leaked documents show enforcement efforts may soon intensify, with ICE already making dozens of daily arrests nationwide.

Feb 24, 2025 | spectrumnews1.com | Jaqueline Hurtado

LOS ANGELES — By day, Gabe Quiroz captures the essence of his neighborhood through the lens of his iPhone, documenting the everyday beauty of Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles. But when night falls, his focus shifts from photography to activism, as he joins fellow volunteers in patrolling the streets, not for the perfect shot, but for signs of federal immigration agents. “There’s been a lot of ICE activity and other federal agents conducting immigration removals in our community,” Quiroz said.