The Daily Brief: Trump Administration Sues L.A. Over Sanctuary Policies, 10 Years of Food at the Hollywood Bowl, and more.

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Trump Administration Sues Los Angeles Over Sanctuary City Policies

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass, and the City Council, alleging that the city’s sanctuary policies illegally obstruct federal immigration enforcement. The suit claims L.A.’s refusal to cooperate with ICE has worsened the national immigration crisis and hindered law enforcement efforts.

Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne Celebrate 10 Years of Redefining Hollywood Bowl Dining

James Beard Award winners Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne mark a decade of transforming the Hollywood Bowl’s culinary scene. From curated wine bars and fine dining to gourmet picnic boxes and soft-serve drumsticks, the powerhouse duo behind Lucques and A.O.C. reflect on their partnership, their evolving summer menus, and how they’ve brought elevated, local flavors to one of L.A.’s most iconic venues.

Two Firefighters Killed in Idaho Ambush Orchestrated by Gunman with California Ties

A tragic ambush in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho has left two veteran firefighters dead and a third critically wounded after a 20-year-old gunman, Wess Roley, allegedly started a brush fire to lure first responders to the scene. Officials say Roley, who had ties to California and Arizona, opened fire from an elevated position after a dispute about his parked vehicle. The shooter later died by suicide. The victims, Battalion Chiefs John Morrison and Frank Harwood, were both longtime public servants.

Kendrick vs. Drake: Rap Feud Lands in Federal Court Over “Not Like Us”

Drake is suing Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy-winning diss track “Not Like Us,” claiming it defamed him and incited real-world threats. A judge is now weighing whether the hit song’s explosive lyrics cross the legal line between artistic expression and defamation, in a case that could reshape the future of hip-hop.

UMG and UCLA Establish Berry Gordy Scholarship to Support Future Music Leaders

Universal Music Group and the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music have launched the Berry Gordy Music Industry Scholarship to honor the Motown founder’s cultural legacy and support students in UCLA’s Music Industry Program. The scholarship—part of UMG’s “Sounds of the Future” campaign—builds on the 2024 creation of the Berry Gordy Music Industry Center and reflects a shared commitment to empowering the next generation of music creators, executives, and changemakers.

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