A California nonprofit has warned it will sue FIFA, arguing a ban on Iran’s pre‑1979 "lion and sun" flag would violate state free‑speech protections at U.S. World Cup venues.

Advocates say ICE retaliated against hunger‑striking detainees at Adelanto, alleging transfers, solitary confinement and restraints while DHS and GEO Group deny abuse. Lawmakers were handed a petition during a visit.

Rep. Norma Torres introduced an amendment to bar federal funds from paying for special transport or hotel perks for convicted traffickers after reporting showed a pardoned ex‑Honduran president received VIP treatment.

Relatives in Los Angeles say vote-by-mail packets arrived for family members who had died, prompting anger and renewed questions about how voter rolls are updated.

A Bakersfield congressman put language into a federal transportation bill that would limit when ride‑hailing apps can be sued, as Uber spends tens of millions in California.

California’s attorney general announced a DOJ Affordability Response Team to investigate hidden fees and pricing schemes across groceries, housing and healthcare. The office says consumers can submit complaints that may trigger investigations.

Newsom’s May Revision would cap business tax credits starting in 2027; life‑sciences and tech groups warn it could cost jobs and investment across California.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was installed as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and pledged to press Washington on housing, safety and accountability.

Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt in the latest Los Angeles tally, moving into the runoff spot behind Karen Bass. Late‑counted mail ballots narrowed Pratt’s election‑night lead as officials continue processing outstanding ballots.

AB 2222 would create refundable per‑reporter tax credits in California, aiming to shore up thousands of local newsroom jobs while raising cost and oversight questions.

Sen. Suzette Valladares won approval to have the California State Auditor review how the BSCC has spent Prop. 47 savings and whether those grants actually cut recidivism. The audit will trace hundreds of millions and could prompt legislative fixes.

State Rep. Jared Patterson said he will file a resolution to rename the Dallas North Tollway the "Donald J. Trump Tollway." NTTA would have to approve any change.

A Ninth Circuit panel suspended two Orange County immigration lawyers and fined them after concluding their briefs included fabricated citations and misattributed quotes. The order also forces new, two‑year AI‑disclosure rules for the firm.