Sacramento Smackdown As California Targets Private Immigration Jails
The state Senate unanimously passed SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, to give California agencies inspection and penalty powers over privately run immigration detention centers. The bill is part of a nine‑measure package now headed to the Assembly.
California Homeless Count Dips Slightly, but Crisis Still Looms Large
HUD’s 2025 point-in-time snapshot shows a small drop in homelessness in California and nationwide, but advocates warn counting quirks and policy changes could blunt the gain.
Ten Minutes With AI and Students Tap Out, Study Warns
A new multi‑university preprint finds just 10–15 minutes of AI help can reduce persistence and independent problem‑solving. The finding complicates how schools and workplaces should use chatbots.
SoFi World Cup Lockdown: LA Officials Roll Out Security Game Plan
DA Nathan Hochman will host a Monday briefing with law‑enforcement partners to spell out match‑day safety, transit and crowd‑management plans for SoFi Stadium. Officials say Metro shuttles, reserved parking and coordinated policing will be central to the plan.












