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Former LAUSD Employee Charged in $22M Pay-to-Play Scheme

Los Angeles County prosecutors have charged a former LAUSD project manager and a tech vendor in what officials describe as the largest money laundering scheme in district history, alleging they funneled more than $22 million in school contracts through a pay-to-play arrangement. Authorities say the vendor kicked back millions while the employee steered lucrative deals tied to the district’s student information system. An arrest warrant has been issued as the case unfolds alongside a broader federal investigation into LAUSD leadership.

Meta, Google Face Big Tobacco Comparison After Landmark Trial Loss

A Los Angeles courtroom ruling against Meta and Google in a major social media addiction trial is drawing sharp comparisons to the legal battles that brought down Big Tobacco. Jurors found the companies liable for designing platforms that hook young users while failing to address mental health risks, opening the door to sweeping consequences. With hundreds of related cases still pending, experts say the fallout could reshape the industry, from potential restrictions on youth access to lasting damage to social media’s public image.

April 2 Hearing Set as Lively-Baldoni Case Intensifies

A federal judge has scheduled a key April 2 hearing in the ongoing legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, as both sides continue to clash over pretrial deadlines, evidence, and trial readiness. Lively’s attorneys accuse the defense of repeated delay tactics, while emphasizing the scale of the case, which includes thousands of documents and hundreds of witnesses. Despite disputes over filings and a minor exhibit error, her legal team says they are prepared to move forward ahead of the May 18 trial date.

Attempted Break-In Reported at Porter Ranch Home Linked to Christian Combs

Los Angeles police are investigating an attempted burglary at a Porter Ranch home connected to Christian “King” Combs, the son of Sean “Diddy” Combs. Authorities say suspects tried to force entry by shattering a rear glass door before fleeing the scene early March 26, with no one inside and no arrests made. The incident comes as Christian Combs remains in the public eye amid ongoing legal issues involving his father and a separate civil lawsuit in which he has been named.

Luka Dončić’s 40-Point Tear Puts Him Alongside Jordan

Luka Dončić is delivering a stretch of scoring rarely seen in NBA history, averaging 40.7 points per game over a six-game road trip and becoming the first player since Michael Jordan in 1986 to reach that mark. His dominant run, highlighted by a 60-point performance in Miami and a streak of 11 straight 30-point games, powered the Lakers to a 5-1 trip and a 10-1 surge that has vaulted them into the top tier of the Western Conference as they return home riding serious momentum.

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