Rivas, colleagues report mold, bad food at Adelanto detention center
U.S. Rep. Luz Rivas (D-San Fernando, Van Nuys, Pacoima, Arleta, Panorama City, Sylmar) and six House colleagues last week made an unannounced oversight visit to the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, reporting mold, food that looked inedible and detainees who appeared to have been rushed back to their cells.
Rivas was joined by Reps. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach), Judy Chu (D-Pasadena), Norma Torres (D-Pomona), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Culver City), Derek Tran (D-Cerritos) and Dave Min (D-Orange County).
It was the first congressional oversight visit since the Department of Homeland Security bought the facility from GEO Group in October, part of a $950 million purchase of two Adelanto detention facilities. Rivas called the purchase an attempt to avoid California laws pushing back on the Trump administration’s immigration agenda.
The lawmakers were investigating reports of contaminated drinking water, mold and maggots in showers, lack of recreation and long visitation delays at the facility, which holds nearly 1,800 detainees.
“My colleagues and I performed our congressional oversight duties to investigate the Adelanto ICE Detention Center and the serious allegations of abuse and inhumane conditions. We hoped to speak with detainees about their experiences and the conditions at the facility, but when we were shown the common areas, it looked as if ICE rushed the detainees back to their cells,” said Rivas.
“In addition to the common areas, we were also showed the kitchen and bathrooms, where my colleagues noticed mold and food that looked inedible. ICE agents also continued to spread Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric that demonizes the nearly 1,800 detainees at Adelanto,” she added.
Rivas has made eight oversight visits to immigration detention facilities and says ICE has blocked her three times.
Pérez celebrates $15 million CARE Fund for Altadena fire survivors
State Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena, Alhambra, Altadena, Glendale, Arcadia, Monrovia) joined Altadena residents yesterday at the Loma Alta Park gym to celebrate a $15 million state investment to help the community recover from the Eaton Fire.
The 2026-27 state budget includes $15 million for the Community Aid for Rebuilding and Equity (CARE) Fund, which will help struggling homeowners with rebuilding costs and build affordable housing for displaced Altadena tenants.
“Securing $15 million for Altadena’s CARE Fund is a critical step toward ensuring Eaton Fire survivors can rebuild their homes, remain in the community they call home, and have a meaningful voice in their recovery. Altadena residents should not be forced to leave because they cannot afford to rebuild,” said Pérez.
“The CARE Fund provides the financial support survivors need to recover, and protects the future of this community,” the lawmaker added.
Pérez credited the Dena Rise Up Coalition’s advocacy, which grew out of conversations her office convened with Altadena residents and advocates.
“Together, we turned survivors’ concerns into a clear set of priorities and worked for months to secure this critical investment. Altadena residents have been clear about what they need to recover, and this effort shows what is possible when we listen to communities, stand alongside them, and turn their voices into action,” said Pérez.
Hahn breaks ground on $17.4 million Torrance health center
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn (D-Long Beach, San Pedro, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Whittier, Diamond Bar) broke ground Thursday on a $17.4 million renovation that will turn a historic county building in Torrance, vacant for more than two decades, into the Pathway Torrance Community Health & Wellness Center.
Businessman and philanthropist Sam Levy donated the Spanish Colonial-style brick building at 2300 W. Carson St. to the county. It opened in 1933 and last served as a county Department of Public Health clinic before closing in 2002.
Venice Family Clinic will run a community health clinic on the ground floor, and the City of Torrance will lease the second floor for administrative offices and its housing and homelessness outreach staff. The site will also have community meeting rooms, an outdoor plaza and classes offered by the city and nonprofit partners.
“A lot of people want to tear down our old buildings – but that’s not me. This is a beautiful County building that has been part of Torrance’s story for nearly a century. With this renovation, we are bringing this historic piece of Torrance property back to life and giving it purpose again improving the health and wellbeing of the people of Torrance,” said Hahn.
Torrance Mayor Sharon Kalani thanked Hahn, US Sen. Alex Padilla, State Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, and community partner Venice Family Clinic for revitalizing an important part of Torrance.
“The Pathway Torrance Community Health & Wellness Center represents what we can accomplish when we work together at all levels of government, federal, state, regional, local and the non-profits, to create a stronger, healthier Torrance for generations to come,” said Kalani.
Muratsuchi (D-Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes) said the project represents an important investment in community health infrastructure and will help strengthen access to essential health services for residents in the region.
“I am proud to have secured nearly $5.5 million in state funding to support this effort and expand vital social infrastructure. I remain committed to advancing investments that address critical community needs and improve the quality of life for our constituents. I look forward to seeing this project move forward and to the important role the center will play in serving the Torrance community for years to come,” the lawmaker said.
Fong delivers $2.5 million to Chinatown Service Center
Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra, Arcadia, El Monte, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel) presented a ceremonial $2.5 million check last week to Chinatown Service Center to support its Workforce Development Center and Behavioral Health Center.
The state funding will expand workforce development, behavioral health and support services for families across the San Gabriel Valley. The nonprofit has served the San Gabriel Valley and greater Los Angeles area for more than 55 years, providing health care, behavioral health, social services, economic development and workforce programs. The presentation was held at the center’s future Workforce Development Center in Monterey Park.
“Chinatown Service Center has been a vital resource for our communities, connecting individuals and families with the services they need to thrive. I am proud to help secure $2.5 million in state funding to strengthen workforce development opportunities and expand access to behavioral health services. These investments are about ensuring our communities have the resources and support they need to build healthier, more stable futures,” said Fong.
