California leaders launch online portal where ‘federal agent misconduct’ can be reported
California officials launched an online portal Wednesday where residents can report potentially illegal activity by federal agents or military officers working in the state.
Former sheriff’s deputy killed after police chase, accused of stabbing 11-year-old son to death

A former Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office deputy was shot and killed Tuesday after he allegedly killed his 11-year-old son and led authorities on a freeway chase, according to officials.
Matthew Perry’s ‘Dr. P’ faces sentencing for supplying actor with ketamine before death
Salvador Plasencia, who authorities said repeatedly sold and injected Matthew Perry with the drug ketamine in the weeks leading up to the actor’s death in 2023, faces sentencing before a federal judge Wednesday.
Iranian Grammy Winner Hajipour Sparks Controversy With State-Sanctioned Album

Shervin Hajipour, the Iranian Grammy Award winner whose hit song became the anthem of the Woman, Life, Freedom protests, has announced the release of his state-sanctioned debut album — a move that has sparked criticism from some
Suspect in shooting of 2 National Guard members pleads not guilty to murder, assault charges

The man accused of shooting two National Guard soldiers near the White House last week appeared virtually before a D.C. Superior Court judge on Tuesday, entering not-guilty pleas from his hospital bed. Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29,
Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25B to expand access to “Trump Accounts” for millions of children

Michael and Susan Dell on Tuesday announced a sweeping $6.25 billion philanthropic commitment aimed at giving roughly 25 million children—mostly those age 10 and under who were born before the federal eligibility window—access to $250 starter deposits
Pregnant immigrants held for months in detention despite rules against it
With the immigration crackdown, more pregnant women are being detained. The ACLU alleges a woman was shackled while miscarrying and others were denied prenatal care.
Stunt bike influencer takes followers ‘behind the tent zipper’ in L.A. encampments

Derrek Miranda, a social media influencer with nearly 300,000 followers, is pursuing his passion for ‘understanding the playground’ of L.A. by documenting the homelessness crisis.
California strongly objects to Trump’s plan to pump more delta water south

The Trump administration plans to send more water to Central Valley farmlands. California is objecting, saying that poses multiple threats.
The Palisades fire was a body blow to this karate teacher. His new dojo helps kids heal

Sensei Gerry Blanck has resumed karate lessons after his home and his dojo in Pacific Palisades burned. Students and parents see it as a refuge.