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LAPD Uses Tow Trucks and Buses After Harbor Gateway Street Takeover
Authorities responded to a street takeover in Harbor Gateway with a fleet of tow trucks and buses, issuing citations and towing vehicles according to ABC7 Los Angeles.
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Congresswoman Calls for State Inspections at Adelanto Detention Center
Representative Norma Torres has asked state authorities to conduct more frequent reviews of conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, citing ongoing detainee reports of inadequate care despite a court order.
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California Community Colleges Drop Backing for Expanded Degree Bills
Two bills that would allow community colleges to offer more bachelor's degrees advanced despite the system's opposition after last-minute revisions imposed caps tied to student outcomes.
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Education Department Publishes Delayed Student Civil Rights Data
A comprehensive federal dataset on public school civil rights issues has appeared on the Education Department website after missing its original deadline, with raw files now serving as the main public resource.
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LA Homeless Services Audit Chair Removed Without Stated Reason
A commissioner who exposed wasteful LA homelessness spending and sought greater audit independence was stripped of his audit committee chairmanship last week, prompting criticism of the agency and city leadership.
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LA Mayoral Candidates Detail Differing Environmental Approaches
The candidates presented contrasting views on the city's environmental progress, with Bass emphasizing achievements and Raman calling for faster action on justice and resilience programs.
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DSA-LA Endorses Nithya Raman in Los Angeles Mayoral Race
Nithya Raman highlighted the DSA-LA endorsement as evidence of her wide support base, while the Bass campaign questioned her record on public safety and encampment policies, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.
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California Lawmakers Oppose Proposed Yosemite Land Exchange
California officials have intensified opposition to a land-swap proposal in Yosemite National Park that would allow a private equity firm to build an access road to park attractions.
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LA Mayoral Candidates Outline Environmental Visions in Forum
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman presented their environmental strategies in a forum organized by conservation organizations, with LAist planning additional coverage and analysis.
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LAPD Gang Unit Failed to Follow Key Policies in 2023 Stops
A review by the Los Angeles inspector general found multiple policy violations by LAPD gang unit officers during 2023 traffic stops, including issues with searches and camera use.
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California Bill Aims to Boost Arts Spending Under Prop. 28
A compromise bill headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom would ease district concerns about using voter-approved arts money, following opposition from Prop. 28 architect Austin Beutner.
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Los Angeles Mayor Bass Asked to Appear Before Congress on Homelessness Funding
The House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency has requested that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass testify about oversight of federal homelessness grants.
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California Legislature Fails Once More to Regulate License Plate Cameras
Efforts to add safeguards for license plate data collection stalled again in Sacramento, leaving existing practices in place despite documented cases of improper sharing and surveillance.
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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Block on USPS Mail Ballot Rules
The Trump administration seeks Supreme Court intervention to lift restrictions on a USPS plan requiring states to share voter data and use barcodes for mail ballots.
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Los Angeles Podcaster Indicted on Alleged Threats Against President Trump
A podcaster has been indicted and arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly threatening to kill President Donald Trump, federal authorities said.