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6 hours ago

Day Around the Bay: NorCal Man Shot By ICE to Remain In Custody

BART will be running on a limited schedule through the Transbay Tube on Sunday, April 26 as workers replace lights in the tunnel. Trains will be running once every 30 minutes through the day, and two train lines, the Red Line from Richmond to Millbrae and the Green Line from Daly City to Berryessa, won't be running at all.
San Francisco
#california
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

Trump wants trans health records, but California is trying to stop him - LGBTQ Nation

fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago
Education

Di Salvo: How will California's gubernatorial candidates improve education? - San Jose Spotlight

California's next governor must prioritize results-oriented education reforms to address widening achievement gaps and improve student outcomes.
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago
SF politics

Can Newsom Clean Up California's Messy Governor's Race?

Swalwell's exit from the gubernatorial race raises concerns for Democrats about a potential all-Republican general election in California.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

California judge rebukes Trump-backed plan that bypasses state authority in oil pipeline restart

A California judge ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to restart oil pipelines, affirming state regulations over federal orders.
Privacy professionals
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trump wants trans health records, but California is trying to stop him - LGBTQ Nation

California Assembly passed a bill to protect patient privacy against out-of-state subpoenas for medical records related to gender-affirming and reproductive care.
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Di Salvo: How will California's gubernatorial candidates improve education? - San Jose Spotlight

California's next governor must prioritize results-oriented education reforms to address widening achievement gaps and improve student outcomes.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Can Newsom Clean Up California's Messy Governor's Race?

Swalwell's exit from the gubernatorial race raises concerns for Democrats about a potential all-Republican general election in California.
#amazon
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
11 hours ago

Here's how Amazon's price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere

California's lawsuit alleges Amazon engaged in price-fixing with companies like Levi's to inflate prices at other retailers.
E-Commerce
fromLos Angeles Times
15 hours ago

Atty. Gen. Bonta says evidence reveals how Amazon pressured Levi's, other retailers to hike prices

Amazon allegedly engaged in price fixing with Levi Strauss to raise retail prices against market competition.
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Newly unsealed records reveal Amazon's price-fixing tactics, California attorney general claims

Amazon allegedly pressured independent sellers to raise prices on competitors to maintain its price advantage.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
11 hours ago

Here's how Amazon's price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere

California's lawsuit alleges Amazon engaged in price-fixing with companies like Levi's to inflate prices at other retailers.
E-Commerce
fromLos Angeles Times
15 hours ago

Atty. Gen. Bonta says evidence reveals how Amazon pressured Levi's, other retailers to hike prices

Amazon allegedly engaged in price fixing with Levi Strauss to raise retail prices against market competition.
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Newly unsealed records reveal Amazon's price-fixing tactics, California attorney general claims

Amazon allegedly pressured independent sellers to raise prices on competitors to maintain its price advantage.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

Help us report on restraining orders in Los Angeles County

L.A. County's restraining order system often fails to protect domestic violence survivors due to dismissals and ineffective law enforcement.
#lgbtq-rights
Education
fromAdvocate.com
12 hours ago

Supreme Court passes on case over outing trans students

Schools have discretion to disclose a student's name and pronouns to parents, as upheld by the Supreme Court.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Supreme Court's Favorite New Excuse to Rule Against LGBTQ+ Kids

The Supreme Court expanded parental rights by blocking a school policy protecting LGBTQ+ students from forced outing, interpreting constitutional parental rights more absolutely than historical precedent.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
12 hours ago

Supreme Court passes on case over outing trans students

Schools have discretion to disclose a student's name and pronouns to parents, as upheld by the Supreme Court.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Supreme Court's Favorite New Excuse to Rule Against LGBTQ+ Kids

The Supreme Court expanded parental rights by blocking a school policy protecting LGBTQ+ students from forced outing, interpreting constitutional parental rights more absolutely than historical precedent.
#supreme-court
fromEsquire
4 days ago
US politics

Justice John Roberts Has Almost Completed His Life's Work of Destroying the Voting Rights Act

Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Penn & Teller challenge the use of 'investigative hypnosis' in a Texas death-penalty case before the Supreme Court.
SF parents
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California

The Supreme Court blocked California's law preventing automatic parental notification when students change pronouns or gender expression at school, siding with religious parents challenging the policy.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 hours ago

Supreme Court won't hear case on forcing teachers to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case regarding parental rights and school policies on transgender student identification.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Supreme Court Has a Chance to Revolutionize Its Approach to the Law

Supreme Court rulings on Reconstruction Amendments will significantly impact voting rights and protections for marginalized groups, particularly Black Americans and transgender individuals.
US politics
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Justice John Roberts Has Almost Completed His Life's Work of Destroying the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais may undermine the Voting Rights Act and reflects tensions among justices regarding the use of emergency orders.
Law
fromAbove the Law
19 hours ago

Morning Docket: 04.20.26 - Above the Law

The Supreme Court's shadow docket reflects John Roberts' prioritization of personal interests over legal precedent.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Penn & Teller challenge the use of 'investigative hypnosis' in a Texas death-penalty case before the Supreme Court.
SF parents
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California

The Supreme Court blocked California's law preventing automatic parental notification when students change pronouns or gender expression at school, siding with religious parents challenging the policy.
California
fromKqed
6 days ago

Undocumented Families Are Stepping Back From the Tax System This Year | KQED

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with unions, allowing 400,000 students to return to school and avoiding a strike.
Poker
fromFortune
22 hours ago

Kalshi's fight over sports betting is hurtling towards the Supreme Court-and the future of gambling is at stake | Fortune

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket face legal challenges over their sports betting operations, which dominate their business despite potential broader applications.
US politics
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 days ago

Judge sides with plaintiffs in case against online ICE trackers

A judge granted a preliminary injunction allowing a Facebook group to continue monitoring ICE activities, citing First Amendment rights against government suppression.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California was warned of shocking hospice fraud. Inaction allowed problems to persist

California officials have failed to stop widespread hospice fraud despite promises of reform and ongoing investigations into the industry.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Religious law firm convinces nuns to sue state over trans-inclusive law - LGBTQ Nation

Nuns at a Catholic hospice are suing New York over laws they claim violate their religious rights regarding gender identity and pronoun usage.
#trump-administration
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights

The Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelan immigrants faced legal challenges but was upheld by an appeals court ruling.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights

The Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelan immigrants faced legal challenges but was upheld by an appeals court ruling.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
fromMission Local
21 hours ago

No, Brooke Jenkins does not have an on/off switch for crime

In 2025, crime goes down. Way, way down: Crime drops across the board, homicides reach lows unseen since 'Gunsmoke' was on the air and the DA delivers a forceful warning to Trump's ICE goons.
SF politics
Law
fromJezebel
10 hours ago

You Might Want to Check That Your Lawyer Isn't Submitting AI Slop Briefs

Commercial AI has eroded trust in professionals, raising concerns about reliance on AI for critical tasks like medical diagnoses and legal representation.
California
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Saturday Links: Man Suspected of Killing Laney College Coach Ruled Incompetent to Stand Trial

Cedric Irving was ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial for the murder of Laney College football coach John Beam.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

San Francisco man facing homicide charges in SoMa hit-and-run

A man was arrested for a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.
#alameda-county
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

A cheat sheet for Berkeleyside's Alameda County district attorney candidates forum

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering differing approaches and priorities.
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

A cheat sheet for Berkeleyside's Alameda County district attorney candidates forum

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering differing approaches and priorities.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

3 Southern California residents sentenced in bear suit insurance fraud scheme

The suspects filed a claim with their insurance company, alleging that a bear had damaged the inside of their 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost at Lake Arrowhead.
California
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Powerful California institutions backed Swalwell's rise. Now they're facing questions

Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign collapsed due to sexual assault allegations, leading to his resignation and loss of support from political allies.
US politics
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Billionaire CA gov. hopeful Tom Steyer launches shocking ICE manifesto - after hypocrisy exposed

Tom Steyer proposes abolishing ICE and treating its agents as criminals in a new immigration enforcement plan.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
15 hours ago

This Looming Tennessee Execution Would Be One of the Most Abhorrent in History. There's Still Time to Stop It.

Tennessee plans to execute Tony Carruthers, highlighting severe flaws in the justice system, including forced self-representation and reliance on unreliable informants.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Mom who brutally tortured, killed boy is denied resentencing. Under state law, she can try again

Pearl Fernandez has been denied resentencing for the murder of her son Gabriel for the second time, frustrating his relatives.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Yolo County Explosion Defendants Make Court Appearance

Six individuals have been indicted in connection with a fireworks explosion in Yolo County, with court appearances scheduled for the defendants, including former sheriff's lieutenant Sam Machado.
California
#immigration
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees

Judge Troy Nunley sanctioned a DOJ attorney for failing to release detained immigrants as ordered, highlighting systemic issues in immigration enforcement.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Clever New Lawsuit That Could Finally End ICE's Reign of Terror in Blue States

Juan Sebastián Carvajal-Muñoz is suing immigration agents for violating his rights during a brutal abduction.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees

Judge Troy Nunley sanctioned a DOJ attorney for failing to release detained immigrants as ordered, highlighting systemic issues in immigration enforcement.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Clever New Lawsuit That Could Finally End ICE's Reign of Terror in Blue States

Juan Sebastián Carvajal-Muñoz is suing immigration agents for violating his rights during a brutal abduction.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Bay Area lawyers in Washington DC for Supreme Court birthright citizenship case

"What's at issue is can the president rewrite the Constitution. And basically we are arguing that birthright citizenship is clearly stated in the 14th Amendment and that the Supreme Court actually already decided this issue in 1898," Kohli says.
Social justice
Law
fromABA Journal
4 days ago

California Supreme Court disbars attorney John Eastman for 'egregious and deceitful conduct'

John Eastman has been disbarred by the California Supreme Court for egregious and deceitful conduct related to the 2020 presidential election.
SF politics
fromKqed
5 days ago

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

Officers formed a skirmish line in a chow hall, raising concerns about the use of force against incarcerated women.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Federal judge orders return of California DACA recipient deported to Mexico

U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins in Sacramento gave the government seven days to return Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, 42, and restore her protections under the Obama-era program Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, 'as if her Feb. 19, 2026 removal never occurred.'
SF parents
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Former Adult Film Star Passes The Bar Exam - Above the Law

Asia Carrera, whose real name is Jessica Steinhauser, graduated from St. Mary's Law in 2024 and cleared the Texas bar exam after a previous near miss by just two points.
Law
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Live Nation says it will fight monopoly suit loss

The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers $1.72 per ticket. Live Nation argues the up to $280 million it pledged in its settlement with the Justice Department and a handful of states will ultimately prove larger than the sum based on the jury award.
Law
#legal-news
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.16.26 - Above the Law

Recent legal developments include disbarments, antitrust rulings, and labor agreements impacting various sectors.
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Kalshi cites Arizona ruling in Wisconsin Ho-Chunk Nation lawsuit

The Arizona court issued an order prohibiting any state enforcement efforts against CFTC-regulated designated contract markets ('DCMs') on the grounds that state gambling laws are preempted as applied to transactions on DCMs.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Ex-UCLA doctor admits to sexually abusing five patients after previous conviction overturned

James Heaps, 70, pleaded guilty to 13 felonies, including multiple counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, and must register as a sex offender for life.
Law
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

DHS must provide 'constitutionally adequate healthcare' at ICE detention center, judge rules

A federal judge ordered ICE and DHS to provide constitutionally adequate healthcare and basic necessities to detainees at California City Detention Facility.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Law enforcement watchdogs get more teeth when seeking records after state court ruling

Civilian oversight bodies in California can now subpoena law enforcement records during whistleblower investigations, enhancing transparency.
#legal-blogs
Law
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Federal judge strikes down California mask ban on immigration agents, but it may be revived

A judge struck down California's No Secret Police Act as discriminatory against federal officers; a proposed law would ban masks for all law enforcement.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

California Chief Justice Steps Up Monitoring of Immigration Arrests at Courthouses | KQED

State courts seek coordinated data collection, remote hearings, legal authority education, and legislative protections to safeguard courthouse access and limit federal immigration arrests.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

One year into Trump's term, California's legal battles pile up

California filed 54 lawsuits against the Trump administration since his second inauguration, securing multiple injunctions and pursuing legal challenges across immigration, funding, and security issues.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

New CA Law will Stop Sheriffs from Medically Examining Deaths in Their Own Jails

California's Assembly Bill 1108 requires independent medical examiners to investigate all custody deaths, eliminating sheriffs' conflict of interest in overseeing investigations into deaths occurring under their watch.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Immigration officers can still wear masks in California for now, federal judge decides

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Monday, Feb. 9, allowing federal immigration officials to continue wearing masks during California operations, but upheld a law requiring law enforcement to display badges identifying themselves and their agency. U.S. District Judge Christine A. Snyder in Los Angeles granted the Trump administration's request for a temporary order halting enforcement of SB 627, the No Secret Police Act, which Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law in September amid ongoing waves of federal immigration enforcements across California.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Judge blocks Trump admin from forcing California schools to out trans kids - LGBTQ Nation

As The Advocate reports, this week, California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education and the Trump administration over its threat to withhold $4.9 billion in annual federal education funding unless the state allows local school districts to notify parents of students' social gender transitions, which would violate California law. Last month, U.S. Department of Education (ED)
LGBT
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California trial attorneys push bills to rein in 'bad actors' in legal industry

California trial lawyers support bills increasing penalties for attorneys who illegally solicit clients or allow hedge funds to control case strategy.
from99% Invisible
1 month ago

Constitution Breakdown #7: California AG Rob Bonta - 99% Invisible

Article IV outlines the relationship between states and between states and the federal government. They add the 10th Amendment to the conversation, because that also talks about the states.
US politics
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

As Expected, Supreme Court Declines to Hear Prop 50 Challenge

Supreme Court denied review, leaving California's Prop 50 in place and effectively allowing political gerrymanders as a normal part of redistricting.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

'We Are Better Than This,' Say Ninth Circuit Judges Despite All Evidence To The Contrary - Above the Law

Judge Lawrence VanDyke of the Ninth Circuit has authored inflammatory and unprofessional dissents using crude language and personal attacks against colleagues, contradicting the ABA's initial assessment of his qualifications.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Supreme Court appears likely to strike down California law banning guns in stores and restaurants

Such a law "effectively nullifies licenses to carry arms in public," Trump's lawyers said.
US politics
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

State GOP seeks Supreme Court injunction to block California's new, voter-approved congressional districts

California Republicans asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block Prop. 50 congressional districts, alleging race-based redistricting violated federal law and seeking an injunction before filing deadlines.
Law
fromKqed
1 month ago

Why So Many Legal Courts in S.F.? | KQED

San Francisco concentrates multiple levels of state and federal courts in one location, including Superior Court, U.S. District Court, Court of Appeals, and California Supreme Court, which is unusual compared to other states where courts are typically dispersed across state capitals or larger cities.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US Supreme Court rejects challenge to California redistricting effort

The U.S. Supreme Court denied the Republican challenge to California's redistricting plan, allowing a measure designed to increase Democratic House seats to stand without explanation.
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