Elena Vasquez
Environment and climate reporter. UCSB environmental science, USC science communication. Former CAL FIRE analyst. Previously at High Country News. Based in Santa Barbara.
3 articles published
politics
Federal Judge: Border Patrol Raids in California Broke Court Order
A federal judge ruled Border Patrol agents in California's Central Valley violated her injunction by detaining people without legal justification.
politics
Judge Rules Border Patrol Violated Court Order in California
A federal judge found Border Patrol agents in California's Central Valley continued detaining people without legal justification, violating a prior court order.
politics
LA's Top-Two Primary Creates Strange Political Alliances in 2026
California's top-two primary system is reshaping Los Angeles politics in 2026, creating unusual alliances and pressuring candidates to rethink strategy.