L.A. Pay Showdown: Voters Could Hand Cop And Firefighter Raises To Arbitrators
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.
Raffensperger Turns Screws On First Liberty Borrowers In $140 Million Scam Probe
Georgia's securities team has opened a borrower-level probe tied to the alleged $140M First Liberty fraud, naming Global Onboard Partners and Kirk Adams. Investigators say roughly 40 investors have been identified.
Placentia School Board Backs Off ICE Pledge After Parents Pack The House
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.
Bay Area Brass Sounds Off: 'New Legal Regime' Puts Everyone In The Crosshairs
At a Commonwealth Club town hall on Monday, legal and community leaders warned a sweeping federal enforcement push is already disrupting Bay Area life and threatening civil‑liberties guardrails.












