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Jeremy Lindenfeld

@jeremotographs.bsky.social
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Reporter at Capital & Main/Berkeley California Local News Fellow. Jlindenfeld@CapitalAndMain.com

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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Im here at Adelanto ICE detention center where clergy members are preparing to begin their 96-mile, 8-day pilgrimage to LA’s Metropolitan Detention Center in protest of the Trump admin’s immigration policies.
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This morning I realized that the English language doesn’t have an antonym for “favorite” and my whole week is ruined.
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Personal News: I’m excited to announce that after 2 years as a California Local News Fellow, today is my first day as a staff reporter/photojournalist at Capital & Main. Pumped to continue covering inequality & climate change in California. If you have a tip, email is in bio.
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John R. Platt @johnrplatt.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
In a Heat Wave, Schizophrenia Is So Much Deadlier Than Any Other Medical Condition @wired.com www.wired.com/story/heat-w...
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In a Heat Wave, One Medical Condition Is So Much Deadlier Than Any Other
People with schizophrenia face a perfect storm of dangers on a hotter planet.
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San Gabriel Foothills Indivisible @nelaindivisible.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
"Pastor Kevin Kang had only been at Tujunga United Methodist Church for a couple of years when, in December of last year, he was asked if he could house formerly detained refugees on church grounds. " capitalandmain.com/when-ice-det...
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When ICE Detained Two Iranian Sisters, an L.A. Pastor Answered the Call
Refugees fleeing persecution only to be swept up by ICE win support of congregation, including some who voted for Trump.
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
When ICE arrested two Iranian sisters, an L.A. pastor sheltered the siblings at his church for months after an interfaith organization bonded them out of detention. My latest for @capitalandmain.bsky.social capitalandmain.com/when-ice-det...
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When ICE Detained Two Iranian Sisters, an L.A. Pastor Answered the Call
Refugees fleeing persecution only to be swept up by ICE win support of congregation, including some who voted for Trump.
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New York Focus @nysfocus.com · 03/08/2026
In 2024, a New York nursing home chain agreed to pay $45M, increase staff, and hire independent monitors in a landmark settlement with the state. New York Focus has uncovered multiple violations since the settlement, as residents continued to suffer.
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Nursing Home Chain Violates $45M Settlement With New York
New York Focus found multiple violations of the attorney general’s settlement with Centers Health Care, including staffing failures and resident harm.
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Hilary Beaumont @hilarybeaumont.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🧵 He was shot at by ICE, then wrongfully accused. His nightmare had only just begun. Francisco Longoria was charged with weaponizing his vehicle against immigration officers - only for the case against him to fall apart. Now he and his family are seeking justice www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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He was shot at by ICE, then wrongfully accused. His nightmare had only just begun
After masked agents fired on his truck, Francisco Longoria was ambushed, charged and jailed – only for the case against him to fall apart. Now he and his family are seeking justice, and says the harro...
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camacho @bencamach0.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
GEO Group forced to hand over videos related to brutal attack on detained people at Adelanto Dispatch from me over at @thesouthlander.com: thesouthlander.com/geo-group-re...
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GEO Group forced to hand over videos related to brutal attack on detained people at Adelanto
Our motion unsealed these records. Now we need your support to continue our reporting on GEO Group’s violence.
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Happy to share I was named Online Journalist of the Year at this year's @lapressclub.bsky.social awards. My news photography and ICE-related immigration reporting also received first place honors.
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Took my Hasselblad backpacking again
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Koreatown, Los Angeles the moment Mexico scored their goal against South Korea.
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
It doesn’t sound true, but I’m really grateful to share that my work for @capitalandmain.bsky.social earned 16 finalist placings at this year’s California Journalism Awards. Thanks so much for the recognition @cnpa.bsky.social
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
A few shots from a week reporting in Imperial Valley
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Aarón Cantú @aaroncantu.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Eco brutalist building (apartment?) in central Quito
Tall concrete tower with units extended outward covered in plants
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sammellins.bsky.social @sammellins.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Last year, I broke the news that $400,000 raised for the survivors of a fatal 2022 fire in the Bronx had never been spent. All the money has now reached the survivors. My story: nysfocus.com/2026/05/15/b...
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Bronx Fire Relief Funds Finally Reach Families
After a New York Focus investigation, a Bronx charity distributed nearly $400,000 to survivors of a deadly 2022 fire.
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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
“I believe data centers, the only place that they exist, is in hell.” — Calipatria Mayor Michael Luellen inewsource.org/2026/05/13/d... via @philipsalata.bsky.social
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Data centers may soon be blocked in this California city
As a dispute in Imperial County looms over what could be the largest data center in California, a city near the Salton Sea is considering preemptive action.
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Capital & Main @capitalandmain.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Wherever they turn, residents in and around Santa Fe Springs, California, contend with toxic hazards. capitalandmain.com/california-h...
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California Hazardous Waste Rules Criticized as Years Late and ‘Polluter-Friendly’
Proposed hazardous waste oversight changes are years behind schedule and fail to account for a community’s health risks from pollution, environmental groups warn.
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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Former Hollywood bailiff Sonia Montejano is running to be Sheriff of LA County. She wants to eliminate deputy gangs, approve more concealed carry permits and bring in the National Guard to fill vacancies. Check out my interview with her on my YouTube channel. youtu.be/ezmRDfzhAgM?...
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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
I tried to talk to Brendan Corbett, Alex Villanueva’s assistant sheriff about his campaign for Sheriff of LA County. It did not go well.
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Capital & Main @capitalandmain.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Early indications suggest that the rental housing lost in the Eaton fire is unlikely to be rebuilt at the same level of affordability as what came before. capitalandmain.com/fire-recover...
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Fire Recovery Could Wipe Out Altadena’s Affordable Rentals
Without funding and policy interventions, rebuilt homes will rent at market rates, pricing out long-term residents.
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Thank you @nytimes.com for alerting me of the Meg Gala
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Luke O'Neil @lukeoneil47.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
"What she said 'I smoke 'cause I'm hoping for an early death and I need to cling to something.'" www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-tk...
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What She Said (2011 Remaster)
YouTube video by The Smiths - Topic
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Capital & Main @capitalandmain.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
The effects of the war — which is costing the U.S. between $500 million to more than $1 billion a day — are being felt throughout the economy, upending the lives of millions of Americans. capitalandmain.com/as-the-u-s-s...
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As the U.S. Spends Billions Fighting Iran, War-Driven Inflation Hits Working Families Hard
The rising cost of gas and higher utility rates are hurting farmers, ride-sharing workers and consumers from coast to coast.
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Aarón Cantú @aaroncantu.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
I blogged!!! aaroncantu.ghost.io/newsletter/a...
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Rebuild the public good with 10 million reporters
At $1.5 trillion, it's the same as Trump's war budget request.
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Capital & Main @capitalandmain.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The drying Colorado River has an Indigenous tribe worried about the viability of their farmland and cultural identity. Quechans have improved their water efficiency in order to help sustain the river, but President Trump cut funds for those restoration projects last year. youtube.com/shorts/60N1H...
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A Drying Colorado River Threatens the Quechan Indian Tribe
YouTube video by Capital & Main
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Steve Marble @stevemarble.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Fuel made from Russian oil is surging into California, even though such sales help pay for that nation’s ongoing war with Ukraine
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
🚨 California is buying fuel made from Russian oil. 🚨 Check out this huge new story from @aaroncantu.bsky.social capitalandmain.com/as-prices-cl...
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As Prices Climb, California Imports More Gasoline Made From Russian Oil
The state’s failure to reduce driving and to stockpile fuel led to dependence on sanctioned oil refined elsewhere.
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Aarón Cantú @aaroncantu.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
This was foreseeable. In 2000, when gasoline prices hit a record, California recommended several steps it could have taken to lessen dependence on foreign oil sources. The state didn't act. Full story here: capitalandmain.com/as-prices-cl...
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As Prices Climb, California Imports More Gasoline Made From Russian Oil
The state’s failure to reduce driving and to stockpile fuel led to dependence on sanctioned oil refined elsewhere.
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
ICE is arresting delivery drivers at a San Diego military base. According to an attorney interviewed by Kate Morrissey, military police at the gates call ICE on any driver who is not a citizen or green card holder, even if they have permission to be in the country. capitalandmain.com/ice-has-arre...
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ICE Has Arrested Dozens of Delivery Drivers at the Gates of a San Diego Military Base
Advocates warn immigrants to avoid military bases when working for apps like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash.
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
A new report from the University of California shows that the state's decision to raise the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20/hr didn’t hurt jobs, or raise prices much. Data from over 2,000 restaurants shows that the $20/hr minimum wage didn’t reduce employment. /1
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Despite Apocalyptic Warnings, California Fast Food Wage Hike Didn’t Kill Jobs
UC Berkeley study finds employment held steady — and only pennies were added to menu prices.
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
If you think this is the first time Trump has clashed with the Catholic Church, read my article from last year: capitalandmain.com/trumps-war-o...
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Trump’s War on ICE-Fearing Catholics
A president with strong Christian support is driving an aggressive crackdown on immigrants who are disproportionately Catholic. How is this playing out in the pews?
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Capital & Main @capitalandmain.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Data centers & lithium extraction projects look set to increase their water use in Imperial County as the Colorado River, the region’s only water source, is drying up. Meanwhile, farmers – the area’s largest water users – are anxious about a drier future.
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Capital & Main @capitalandmain.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Oil companies ExxonMobil, Empire Petroleum and their subsidiaries engaged in accounting fraud that could cost the state nearly $200 million, a lawsuit filed in New Mexico District Court alleges. capitalandmain.com/oil-companie...
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Oil Companies Accused of Massive Accounting Fraud in New Mexico
Suit claims ExxonMobil and others underreported debts by $194 million, calling it “a playbook” for how companies dump old wells and expenses on states.
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Jerry Redfern @jfern.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
A #NM court case could change how states deal with oil & gas well transfers and the growing orphan well crisis Big co's often sell low-profit wells to smaller co's that squeeze what oil they can but don't don't have $$ for the inevitable cleanup Enter: state fraud law @capitalandmain.bsky.social
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
AI data center developer Sebastian Rucci at his home near Palm Springs.
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Agriculture uses 97% of Imperial Valley’s water supply. Experts say dwindling water levels in the Colorado River will require farmers in the region to significantly cut back on their use to keep the river system from collapsing.
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Some images from my latest reporting for @capitalandmain.bsky.social about how the drying Colorado River threatens Imperial Valley's future.
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Aarón Cantú @aaroncantu.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Second story in this series from @jeremotographs.bsky.social looks at the high stakes of access to the Colorado River in Imperial Valley, as farmers, lithium companies and data centers all vie for access to its dwindling waters: capitalandmain.com/a-drying-col...
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A Drying Colorado River Threatens Imperial Valley’s Future
Declining flows and the warming climate imperil farms, green energy projects and the economy of one of California’s poorest counties.
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Capital & Main @capitalandmain.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Communities across Imperial Valley are now contemplating what dwindling water resources might mean for their region and for the rest of the country, which relies heavily on the region’s water-intensive farms for winter vegetables. capitalandmain.com/a-drying-col...
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A Drying Colorado River Threatens Imperial Valley’s Future
Declining flows and the warming climate imperil farms, green energy projects and the economy of one of California’s poorest counties.
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
A Drying Colorado River Threatens Imperial Valley's Future. My latest for @capitalandmain.bsky.social explores how declining water resources imperil the region's agriculture, emerging industries, residents and indigenous tribes. I also took all the photos. capitalandmain.com/a-drying-col...
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A Drying Colorado River Threatens Imperial Valley’s Future
Declining flows and the warming climate imperil farms, green energy projects and the economy of one of California’s poorest counties.
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Leana Hosea @leanahosea.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
'The state’s forests will dry out a month earlier than usual...Gleick said, which increases the risk of wildfires. “It could be a very bad fire year...rivers + streams are going to dry out sooner, + that has bad implications for natural ecosystems + our fisheries.”'
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Some photos I made for @aaroncantu.bsky.social’s story about broken lithium promises in Imperial Valley for @capitalandmain.bsky.social
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Check out Aaron's awesome reporting
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Aarón Cantú @aaroncantu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
NEW STORY! In 2023 @gavinnewsom.bsky.social stood on a vast landscape in Imperial Valley, declaring California's lithium revolution had arrived. But now the plans are mired by fighting, the feds are trying to kill renewables, and AI, not EVs, reigns. What's next? capitalandmain.com/newsom-promi...
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Newsom Promised California a Lithium Bonanza. It Still Hasn’t Arrived.
Local officials blame environmentalists for long delays, but politics, technology and markets are the culprits.
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Aarón Cantú @aaroncantu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
This is the first in Imperial Divide, a series by @capitalandmain.bsky.social exploring competition over energy, public health and economic growth in one of California's poorest and most Latino counties. Also contributing is @jeremotographs.bsky.social, who took the incredible photos in the story.
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Mel Buer @melbuer.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
NEW from me: After major pressure from the Teamsters union both at the shop floor and in NLRB-mediated negotiations, Amazon has agreed to stop retaliating against workers for exercising their right to strike. "This is a huge win for us," shop floor organizer Josh Black said.
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Amazon Teamsters claim victory over retail supergiant's strike retaliation
Amazon will honor workers' right to strike after a prolonged, multi-front pressure campaign from the union.
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Imperial Valley residents protesting the development of a data center just chanted the developer out of the County Board of Supervisors meeting.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 24/03/2026
Breaking News: Israel said it planned to expand the territory it controls in Lebanon, suggesting it might remain there beyond the fighting.
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Israel Plans to Control Large Parts of Southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Says
Israel Katz, the Israeli defense minister, suggested that Israeli troops might remain in parts of Lebanon even after the fighting there winds down.
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Capital & Main @capitalandmain.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
A recent college graduate was crossing the border from Tijuana to San Diego with a friend on vacation for Memorial Day weekend in 2010 when she heard a man screaming for help in Spanish.
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The Video That Changed the Narrative of a Fatal Beating on the Border
Ashley Young became part of a growing legion to bear witness to state violence at the hands of U.S. immigration officials.
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