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The Daily Brief: Mayor Bass Orders ICE Off City Property, D4vd Family Habeas Petitions Denied, and more.

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Los Angeles saw sunny skies on Thursday, with highs reaching 66°. Sunshine is expected to continue on Friday, when temperatures will climb to around 68°.

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Karen Bass Orders ICE Off Los Angeles City Property

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has directed city agencies to block Immigration and Customs Enforcement from using city property for enforcement operations, while increasing monitoring of federal activity and requiring officers to activate body cameras at immigration scenes. The order also calls for public reporting when federal agents are accused of unlawful conduct and gives departments 15 days to identify sites that could be used for federal staging. Supporters say the move reinforces local authority, while critics question how the city can enforce limits on federal agents.

Court Denies Habeas Petitions by D4vd’s Family as Sealed California Case Raises New Questions

A Texas appellate court has denied habeas petitions filed by members of singer D4vd’s family tied to proceedings connected to a sealed California case, intensifying scrutiny around the ongoing Celeste Rivas Hernandez investigation. A newly surfaced court footnote referencing The People of the State of California v. David Burke suggests a possible secret grand jury process, though no public charges have been filed and the case remains under seal. The Burke family had challenged subpoenas compelling them to testify in California, but the court ruled they must comply. A motion for rehearing is scheduled for February 24 as the investigation continues to unfold.

L.A. Man Sentenced to 2 Years for Chainsaw Tree Vandalism Spree

A Los Angeles man has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading no contest to multiple vandalism charges tied to a five-day spree that left nearly a dozen public and private trees destroyed. Authorities say Samuel Patrick Groft caused roughly $350,000 in damage, with surveillance footage and recovered evidence linking him to the crimes. The case sparked neighborhood outrage and ended with a restitution order as the city continues to assess the environmental and financial toll.

Super Bowl LX Breaks NBC Records as Bad Bunny Halftime Show Ranks Fourth Most Watched in U.S. History

Super Bowl LX delivered historic ratings for NBC, becoming the network’s most-watched broadcast ever while drawing nearly 125 million viewers across platforms. Bad Bunny’s halftime show averaged 128.2 million viewers, making it the fourth most-watched in U.S. history and sparking massive social buzz with billions of views online. Spanish language coverage also set new records, underscoring the game’s global reach.

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Rolls Into Whittier for One-Day Valentine Event

The legendary Oscar Mayer Wienermobile makes a special stop at King Richard’s Antique Mall in Whittier on Sunday, February 15, bringing photo ops, raffles, prizes and a chance to meet the Hotdoggers behind the wheel of the iconic 27-foot hot dog on wheels. The appearance is part of the mall’s Vintage Valentine Extravaganza, offering Angelenos a rare opportunity to get up close with one of America’s most recognizable promotional vehicles.

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