Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba in gender identity custody dispute
The Trump administration dispatched a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old Utah child at the center of a contentious custody dispute involving gender identity.
The Trump administration dispatched a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old Utah child at the center of a contentious custody dispute involving gender identity.
Supreme Court rules against law banning 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
California women's prisons under federal investigation for housing biological men
The U.S. Justice Department has notified Gov. Gavin Newsom of a federal investigation into California women’s prisons following allegations of sexual assault and constitutional violations.
The U.S. Justice Department has notified Gov. Gavin Newsom of a federal investigation into California women’s prisons following allegations of sexual assault and constitutional violations.
IOC bans transgender women athletes from 2028 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has issued a new policy excluding transgender women and DSD athletes from female events starting at the 2028 LA Olympics.
The International Olympic Committee has issued a new policy excluding transgender women and DSD athletes from female events starting at the 2028 LA Olympics.
Florida AG warns NFL: Drop affirmative-action ‘Rooney Rule’ or face legal consequences
Florida’s chief law enforcement officer announced Wednesday that he will warn National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell that the NFL’s longstanding "Rooney Rule," mandating interviews of minority and ethnically diverse candidates, is illegal in the Sunshine State.
Florida’s chief law enforcement officer announced Wednesday that he will warn National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell that the NFL’s longstanding "Rooney Rule," mandating interviews of minority and ethnically diverse candidates, is illegal in the Sunshine State.
AG Bonta launches civil rights probe into Eaton Fire evacuation delays
Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office will probe if race or age discrimination caused delayed evacuations in West Altadena during the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire.
Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office will probe if race or age discrimination caused delayed evacuations in West Altadena during the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire.
Los Angeles school policy discriminates against white students, lawsuit claims
The 1776 Project Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging that its long-standing desegregation policies provide unconstitutional race-based advantages to non-white students.
The 1776 Project Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging that its long-standing desegregation policies provide unconstitutional race-based advantages to non-white students.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Where to celebrate his legacy in LA in 2026
See a list of events happening across Southern California in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
See a list of events happening across Southern California in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies
Claudette Colvin, arrested at 15 years old for refusing to give up her bus seat, helped spark the civil rights movement.
Claudette Colvin, arrested at 15 years old for refusing to give up her bus seat, helped spark the civil rights movement.
FBI agents fired for kneeling during 2020 protest sue over termination
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
The most and least diverse states in America: See where California ranked
The U.S. is becoming more diverse, with Census Bureau projections showing that by 2045 no single ethnic group will hold a majority.
The U.S. is becoming more diverse, with Census Bureau projections showing that by 2045 no single ethnic group will hold a majority.
US Olympic, Paralympic officials ban transgender women athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Juneteenth 2025: Where to celebrate in Southern California
Numerous events are scheduled across Southern California in celebration, including a walk in Pacoima honoring the woman dubbed the "Grandmother of Juneteenth."
Numerous events are scheduled across Southern California in celebration, including a walk in Pacoima honoring the woman dubbed the "Grandmother of Juneteenth."
Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.
Former In-N-Out Burger employee alleges in $3.2M lawsuit he was fired for his hairstyle
A former In-N-Out Burger employee filed a lawsuit and alleges he was fired for his hairstyle.
A former In-N-Out Burger employee filed a lawsuit and alleges he was fired for his hairstyle.
Students, parents react to California's transgender high school sports controversy
California is changing competition rules days before the state track and field championships, in response to a transgender girl from Jurupa Valley who will be competing.
California is changing competition rules days before the state track and field championships, in response to a transgender girl from Jurupa Valley who will be competing.
97-year-old woman loses home of 60 years in Palisades Fire
Louvenia Jenkins, one of the first Black homeowners in the Pacific Palisades, recently celebrated her 97th birthday. The bittersweet milestone comes months after the trailblazer lost her home of 60 years in the Palisades Fire.
Louvenia Jenkins, one of the first Black homeowners in the Pacific Palisades, recently celebrated her 97th birthday. The bittersweet milestone comes months after the trailblazer lost her home of 60 years in the Palisades Fire.
Man earns bachelor's degree behind bars; Making plea for commutation
Freddie Hernandez celebrated his 47th birthday and graduated as a keynote speaker from Cal State LA's Prison Graduation Initiative while serving life without parole in a California men's prison.
Freddie Hernandez celebrated his 47th birthday and graduated as a keynote speaker from Cal State LA's Prison Graduation Initiative while serving life without parole in a California men's prison.
Florida teacher to lose job for calling student by 'preferred' name: Latest updates
A Florida high school teacher is set to lose her job after allegedly addressing a student by a name other than their legal one, according to Brevard Public Schools.
A Florida high school teacher is set to lose her job after allegedly addressing a student by a name other than their legal one, according to Brevard Public Schools.