L.A. Councilmember Lee breaks silence on infamous Vegas trip, ethics allegations

Over and over, John Lee, who was then Englander’s chief of staff, denied accepting gifts or breaking city laws. Under grilling by an city ethics enforcement officer, Lee described stuffing $300 into the pocket of a businessman
Death threats, vandalism, investigations: L.A. immigrant rights groups in the fight of their lives

Immigrant advocates at the front lines of deportation battles are facing death threats, probes from Republicans and a diminished funding base.
Eerie silence hangs over Central Coast farm fields in wake of ICE raids
Community organizers say at least 35 people were arrested as federal immigration agents swept through Ventura County farms and packinghouses this week.
Justice Department says Trump can undo national monuments; California areas could be on list

Trump officials say presidents can abolish monuments created by predecessors, and California’s newest ones — Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands — are vulnerable.
The Beach Boys co-founder and singer Brian Wilson dies at age 82

Brian Wilson, legendary co-founder and chief songwriter for The Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82. Wilson’s family announced his passing on social media on Wednesday, June 11, featuring a recent photo of Wilson smiling
See the trailer for Marvel Studios ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

Marvel Studios has shared the debut trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, starring Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (the Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (the Human Torch),
Iran Vows To Respond After IAEA Passes Noncompliance Resolution

The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Board of Governors has passed resolution formally declaring Iran noncompliant with its nonproliferation obligations for the first time since 2005, a move Tehran immediately condemned.