Today’s news
Scott Pike's Testimony Ignites Legal Battle Over Palisades Fire
Deposition could undermine LA and California's defense against victims' lawsuit

Los Angeles City Attorney Loses Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for city in promotion case
Landmark Lawsuit Alleges Surge of Antisemitic Incidents in California Schools
Jewish parents file suit against state, claiming failure to protect students from harassment and discrimination.
Recent news
Feb. 25, 2026
DOJ Seeks to Join Lawsuit Alleging Bias Against White Students at LAUSD
The U.S. Department of Justice claims LAUSD's PHBAO program discriminates based on race.
Feb. 25, 2026
Trump Administration Seeks to Join Lawsuit Alleging LAUSD Discriminates Against White Students
The Justice Department claims the district's desegregation policy unfairly benefits minority students.
Feb. 25, 2026
Justice Department Sues UCLA Over Alleged Failure to Protect Jewish Employees
Lawsuit claims university turned "blind eye" to antisemitic harassment during pro-Palestinian protests
Feb. 25, 2026
Justice Department Sues UCLA Over Alleged Failure to Protect Jewish Employees
Lawsuit claims university turned a blind eye to antisemitic harassment during pro-Palestinian protests
Feb. 25, 2026
Trump Administration Sues UCLA Over Alleged Antisemitism
DOJ claims university allowed hostile work environment for Jewish, Israeli faculty
Feb. 25, 2026
US DOJ Sues California University Over Alleged Antisemitic Hostile Work Environment at UCLA
The lawsuit claims the University of California created an antisemitic environment at its Los Angeles campus.
Feb. 25, 2026
FBI Director Says Bureau Uncovered Antifa Funding Sources
Agents are investigating whether funding was sent through U.S. nonprofits with tax-exempt status.
Feb. 24, 2026
Malibu Sues California Over Devastating Palisades Fire Damages
City alleges 'unlawful conduct' led to 12 deaths, 700 homes destroyed
Feb. 24, 2026
DOJ Sues UC Over Alleged Antisemitism, Hostile Work Environment at UCLA
Lawsuit alleges university failed to address repeated incidents of harassment against Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff.
Feb. 24, 2026
Justice Department Sues UCLA Over Alleged Antisemitism
The Trump administration accused the university of not doing enough to curb antisemitism on campus.
Feb. 23, 2026
Malibu Sues California, LA Over Palisades Fire Failures
City seeks tens of millions in damages for conditions leading to 2025 blaze.
Feb. 23, 2026
Trump Administration Seeks to Join Lawsuit Against LAUSD
DOJ alleges LA school district's race-based funding program is unlawful discrimination.
Feb. 23, 2026
DOJ Seeks to Join LA School Discrimination Lawsuit
Federal agency says ending bias in schools is a matter of public importance.
Feb. 21, 2026
DOJ Joins Lawsuit Alleging Anti-White Discrimination in LA School District
Federal government intervenes in case against nation's second-largest school system over race-based funding and admissions policies.
Feb. 21, 2026
FBI Uncovers Antifa Funding Sources, Director Patel Says
Bureau investigating nonprofits, foreign funding linked to violent acts by alleged antifa members
Feb. 15, 2026
L.A. Judge Rejects Prosecutors' Challenge To DA Hires
Court rules that most of the union's grievances over ex-public defenders hired by former DA Gascón are now moot.
Feb. 14, 2026
Justice Sotomayor Visits UCLA Law, Urges Students to Get Involved
Supreme Court Justice shares insights on law, public service, and leadership with future lawyers.
Feb. 14, 2026
Don Lemon pleads not guilty to 2 charges in Minnesota church protest case
Former CNN journalist faces federal charges related to live coverage of protest at church service led by ICE-affiliated pastor
Feb. 13, 2026
Judge Rules LA Liable for Seizing Homeless People's Property
Ruling stems from 7-year-old lawsuit over city's confiscation of tents, medications, and other belongings during homeless encampment cleanups.
Feb. 11, 2026
Report Alleges Rampant Post-Fire Price Gouging in LA Went Largely Unpunished
Activist group Rent Brigade says over 18,000 potential cases of illegal rent hikes were found, but only 12 lawsuits filed so far.