California Toxic Waste Watchdog Accused of Hiding Crash Files During Rulemaking
Regulators at DTSC kept key rulemaking documents offline, forcing Earthjustice to obtain files that include federal crash reports and an on‑road nitric‑acid incident. The records have sharpened scrutiny of a proposed change to hazardous‑waste tracking.
USC Non‑Tenure Faculty Win NLRB Go‑Ahead For Union Vote
An NLRB regional office has cleared the way for a union election covering roughly 2,500 non‑tenure USC faculty, setting up a high‑stakes legal fight with the university. Organizers hailed the decision while USC continues to contest the case.
LA County Approves Mental Health Overhaul for Homeless
The Board of Supervisors ordered a quick overhaul of how mental‑health care is delivered to people living outdoors — prioritizing street teams, shared data and a 90‑day progress check. The motion places the new Homeless Services and Housing department at the center of the effort.












