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Regina Higuera built a life in the United States. As a single mother in Los Angeles, she raised three American-born children and worked in the garment industry, making pennies per sewn item.Now, she’s moved back to Mexico, the country she left 36 years ago, because Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramped…

I compared several frozen treats from Trader Joe's.Trader Joe's; BII tried every Trader Joe's ice cream flavor and frozen dessert I could find and reviewed them. The chain's horchata-inspired and ube-flavored ice creams were both unique, delicious options.Trader Joe's had some great nondairy frozen desserts, like coconut bon bons and fudgy…

The normally bustling streets of Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles were quiet except for the commotion of sirens and gusty helicopters. Loud bangs punctuated the night, but LA’s street vendors were still slinging tacos and crêpes to the few pedestrians who had ventured out.It was the evening of Monday,…