Nick Reiner’s high-profile lawyer quits as public defenders take over; arraignment postponed
Nick Reiner accused of fatally stabbing parentsDefendant faces two counts of first-degree murderArraignment and entry of plea postponed…
US pulls $160 million in funding from California over foreign truck-driver licenses
USDOT withholds funds over noncompliant licensesCalifornia DMV disputes federal decision, cites public safety riskUSDOT audit finds 25% of…
California ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional, court rules
Ruling cites landmark 2022 Supreme Court decision on firearm regulationRestriction applied to about 95% of state’s populationDissenting judge…
Trump says National Guard being removed from Chicago, LA and Portland
Local leaders have criticized National Guard deploymentPolicy has faced legal challengesTrump says federal forces will ‘come back’ if…
California drops suit against Trump’s high-speed rail funding revocation
California High-Speed Rail Authority cites lack of federal trustworthinessState plans to proceed without federal funding, seeks private investors…
Kern County faces legal claims over 8-year-old Genesis Mata’s death
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County Child Protective Services and the Department of Human Services failed to protect…
L.A. Angels reach settlement with late P Tyler Skaggs’ family, ending wrongful-death trial
The family of late MLBer Tyler Skaggs and the Angels “reached a settlement Friday, ending a contentious trial…
Filmmaker Rob Reiner’s son charged with murder in parents’ slaying
Nick Reiner arrested hours after bodies were foundActor-director’s son remained jailed without bondSuspect had long history of struggles…
Exclusive: California Pizza Kitchen reaches buyout deal, names new leadership
Consortium Brand Partners makes first restaurant investmentJon Weber will be CEO of CPK restaurant divisionNew owners plan US…
Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner jailed on suspicion of murdering parents
Director, spouse found dead in Los Angeles homeSon arrested by police, held without bailReiner directed iconic films such…
Child sexual exploitation lawsuits against Roblox centralized in San Francisco
Lawsuits accuse Roblox of enabling child exploitationCases centralized to streamline discovery and prevent conflicting rulingsRoblox, Meta, Discord, Snap…
California tribes gather to combat encroachment of prediction markets — CDC Gaming
Fresh off Fanatics’s launching its sports betting prediction market in California and other states this month, the state’s…