A federal judge dismissed the case of Jonathon Redondo‑Rosales, who had been jailed for six months after a downtown protest. The order criticized prosecutors and bars re-prosecution.

SB 634 bars cities from fining or arresting outreach workers who provide basic aid to people living outdoors. Local groups in Los Angeles say the law removes a chilling legal threat.

Neighbors sued the city and the Weingart Center over a $27.3M Shelby Drive Homekey purchase, alleging the deal was rushed and taxpayer funds misused. Plaintiffs seek an emergency halt amid a federal probe.

The L.A. County Federation of Labor has formally backed Mayor Karen Bass and publicly criticized Nithya Raman’s late mayoral bid, pledging ground-game support ahead of the June 2 primary.

Supervisors moved to draft a charter amendment that would put binding arbitration for many public-safety contracts on the November ballot. Supporters say it removes politics; officials warn of big budget risks.

Trustees retreated from a proposed endorsement of federal immigration agents after a packed board meeting and hours of public comment. The board advanced narrow policy language but left the larger resolution unresolved.

Rep. Kevin Kiley plans a bill to cut federal highway funds to states with gas taxes above 50¢, a move aimed squarely at California's high pump prices.

Supervisor Kathryn Barger asked county staff to report back within seven days on a Disaster Recovery Rebuild Authority to coordinate infrastructure and speed permits in Altadena and the Santa Monica Mountains.

Sen. Bernie Sanders will headline a Feb. 18 Los Angeles kickoff for a labor-backed drive to place a one-time 5% tax on California billionaires to fund healthcare. The campaign must collect roughly 875,000 signatures by late June.

A Chino Hills political operative was sentenced to 48 months for acting as an illegal agent of China while advising a 2022 city council campaign.

Los Angeles asked the 9th Circuit to remove Judge David O. Carter from the LA Alliance settlement ahead of a key hearing. The appellate move escalates a fight over data, encampment targets and millions in legal bills.

State officials say California is safeguarding more than $15 billion in forgotten accounts and assets as February is named Unclaimed Property Month. The move is meant to push residents toward the state's searchable database.

An inspector general review found the LAPD sent employees to Israel but kept little documentation on what was learned, prompting calls for better tracking and vetting.