Supreme Court Limits NEPA’s Consideration of Environmental Impacts
The U.S. Supreme Court has narrowed the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), making it easier for infrastructure projects to advance without fully... Read more.
Former LA County Sheriff Sued for Alleged Retaliation against Journalists and Press
Former Los Angeles Times reporter Maya Lau has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Los Angeles County and former Sheriff Alex Villanueva of launching a retaliatory... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Criticizes Prosecutors for Lack of Evidence in DUI Death Case
Prosecutors requested nearly $100,000 in restitution for a victim who died two years after a DUI crash, but a judge expressed frustration over the lack of medical... Read more.
Trump DOJ Criticized for Rolling Back DOJ Accountability Mechanisms
The ACLU is calling for the federal government to reassert its authority over law enforcement oversight after the Trump administration rolled back key DOJ accountability... Read more.
California to Close Another Prison, Aiming for Community-Based Justice
Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed closing another California state prison as a fiscal necessity and to invest in community-based justice, with CURB advocating for... Read more.
UC Workers Demand Fair Pay, Action on Mental Health Crisis
Social workers from the University of California, San Francisco rallied on May 15, 2025, demanding fair labor practices and equitable pay for their work in high-stress... Read more.
Court Watch: Unemployed Man Charged with Grand Theft, Faces $100K Bail
An unemployed man, charged with grand theft for stealing $150,000 worth of wine, had his bail set at $100,000 despite claims of personal tragedy and caregiving responsibilities,... Read more.
Survivor Testifies in Carlos Dominguez Trial, Police Find Bloodstained Bike
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for two counts of murder, with witnesses testifying about the attacks and forensic evidence presented in court.... Read more.