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Mayor Bass’ Plan Helps Drive Down L.A. Homelessness for Second Straight Year

Los Angeles has seen a 17.5% drop in street homelessness for the second year in a row under Mayor Karen Bass, who declared a state of emergency on day one of her administration. Her Inside Safe initiative, which prioritizes urgent action over waiting for permanent housing construction, has cleared over 100 encampments and helped thousands transition into safer living situations.

Judge Orders Review of Withheld Evidence in Menendez Brothers Case

A Superior Court judge has ruled that key evidence alleging sexual abuse by José Menendez—father of Erik and Lyle Menendez—was likely withheld from the jury during the brothers’ 1996 murder trial. The ruling could be a major step toward overturning their convictions, as L.A. District Attorney Nathan Hochman is now ordered to explain why the jury never saw this potentially exculpatory evidence.

Forever Stamp Price Rises to 78 Cents as USPS Pushes for Financial Stability

The U.S. Postal Service just raised the cost of a Forever stamp from 72¢ to 78¢ as part of its “Delivering for America” 10-year plan to stay financially afloat. The hike comes amid broader rate increases for other mailing services—and political pressure from Trump-era policies, including a new mandate to sell off electric delivery trucks.

Trump Administration Appeals Judge’s Ban on Racially Targeted ICE Raids

A federal judge in Los Angeles has halted ICE raids across seven California counties that allegedly targeted individuals based on race, ethnicity, or occupation. The Trump administration is appealing the ruling, calling it a judicial overreach. The case stems from incidents like a viral video showing a U.S. citizen detained “for looking Mexican,” raising broader concerns about discriminatory enforcement tactics.

California Trash Collectors Join Nationwide Strike, Garbage Piles Up

Trash is going uncollected in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and the Bay Area as California sanitation workers walk off the job in solidarity with striking Teamsters in Boston. The escalating standoff with waste giant Republic Services is part of a growing national movement demanding fair wages and working conditions. Union leaders warn the strike could spread further if negotiations don’t resume.

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