Federal judge bars LAPD use of some ‘less-lethal’ weapons at protests
A federal judge banned Los Angeles Police Department officers from using some so-called less-lethal launchers at protests, after…
Rat poisons are endangering L.A.’s mountain lions
While many view Los Angeles as a concrete jungle, there’s another side of the city more akin to…
Trump’s use of the National Guard was ‘innovative’? SCOTUS disagrees
Jan. 7, 2026 6 AM PT To the editor: Before revealing his political wish list for 2026, contributing…
Contributor: Trump just removed the last restraints on presidential powerÂ
In the early hours of Saturday morning, U.S. forces entered Venezuelan territory and forcibly removed the country’s head…
Contributor: The Supreme Court finally pushed back against Trump
In one of its most consequential rulings of the year, just before breaking for the holidays last week…
DOJ ends monitoring of Orange County district attorney’s use of informants
More than a decade after a jailhouse snitch scandal rocked the Orange County district attorney’s office and nearly…
Four times as many: Shootings by LAPD far outpace L.A. County deputies
Shootings by Los Angeles police officers have increased dramatically this year, prompting Mayor Karen Bass to issue a…
California law limits use of rap lyrics in criminal cases
WHAT EVIDENCE IS ALLOWED IN COURT. THE DECRIMINALIZING ARTISTIC EXPRESSION ACT WAS PASSED INTO LAW IN 2022. IT…
New laws set to take effect in California in 2026
A slate of new California laws going into effect in 2026 runs the gamut from cat declawing to…
Complaint filed against Bonta over use of campaign funds for legal help
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has received a formal complaint that alleges improper use of his campaign funds…
Kratom, linked to 6 county deaths, was banned. But its health risks remain a mystery
Recently, the Los Angeles County Public Health Department reported it had linked the deaths of six L.A. County…
Sora app’s hyperreal AI videos ignite online trust crisis as downloads surge
Scrolling through the Sora app can feel a bit like entering a real-life multiverse. Michael Jackson performs standup;…