"The National Guard came to our region twice in six months. The circumstances couldn't have been more different."
"These business owners are simply sitting in brick-and-mortar shells of their once-bustling businesses mourning for their loyal employees."
The article discusses the contrasting presence of the National Guard in Los Angeles County, noting their earlier role in assisting during devastating fires and their later deployment under President Trump's orders to police communities amidst rising tensions regarding immigration enforcement. This shift has resulted in fear and anxiety among residents, significantly affecting local businesses and community engagement. The mayor of Pasadena illustrates this fear personally, recounting how even he carries a passport to avoid racial profiling, underscoring the broader implications of federal actions on long-established community bonds.
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