Illinois, city of Chicago file lawsuit against Trump administration to block National Guard Deployment

The state of Illinois and city of Chicago filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying federalized National Guard troops into Chicago, arguing that such action violates both state sovereignty and the U.S.
Former NFL QB Mark Sanchez hit with upgraded felony battery charge after Indianapolis altercation

Former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez is now facing a Level 5 felony battery charge following an incident in downtown Indianapolis over the weekend. Sanchez had originally been charged with battery resulting in
Family waits, worries after SoCal activist with Gaza flotilla is sent to Israeli prison
Israeli naval forces intercepted aid vessels headed to Gaza, taking into custody Southern California native David Adler, among other passengers and crew.
Majestic wild horses are trampling Mono Lake’s otherworldly landscape. The feds plan a roundup

Federal officials plan to round up wild horses roaming the Eastern Sierra, citing hazards and damage. But local tribes and others seek a different outcome.
Chabria: So much winning. Can Bonta maintain California’s legal hot streak against Trump?
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta has secured multiple wins against President Trump’s agenda, a reminder that the judicial branch remains a functioning check on the power of the presidency.
Who is spending money on Prop. 50, the redistricting measure on California’s November ballot

The Times is tracking contributions for and against the statewide special election’s ballot measure.
SoCal firefighters rescue goat from baaaad situation trapped between giant boulders

Firefighters rescued a goat who took a tumble from the top of her favorite napping rock and found herself trapped between two boulders.
Signs of dyslexia and reading troubles can be spotted in kindergarten — or even preschool

California schools will begin screening kindergartners and first- and second- graders for dyslexia to combat the state’s low early reading scores.
USC faculty members denounce Trump compact that would shift university to the right

The USC Academic Senate held a special meeting to discuss the Trump administration’s education compact, which was presented to the school last week.
Relief from ear-splitting commercials on streamers with new California law
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law legislation that will prohibit commercials louder than TV and film content on streaming services.