States

California Bill Would Limit Residents’ Ability to Use Deadly Force to Defend Their Property

A California bill that would restrict the use of lethal force to defend people’s property from criminals could be heard by a legislative committee March 24.

Los Angeles Lost Track of Billions in Homelessness Funding, Audit Finds

An audit commissioned by a federal judge found that a Los Angeles agency suffered incomplete documentation and insufficient financial accountability. Los Angeles City officials have...
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Trump Says Washington Mayor Must Clean up Homeless Encampments

Trump said on March 5 that his admin had informed Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser that she must clean up homeless encampments in the city.

Los Angeles County Sues Southern California Utility Over January Fire

LA County filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison and parent company, Edison International, alleging utility’s equipment caused deadly Eaton Fire.

Oklahoma School District Mismanaged Millions of Dollars, Audit Finds

Audit of OK’s Tulsa Public Schools reported financial mismanagement, noncompliance with state law and district policy, and lack of transparency by admins.

Texas Governor Weighs In on Proposed City Described as the ‘Epicenter of Islam’ in Rural Texas

Gov. Abbott said that a proposed 402-acre city advertised as the “epicenter of Islam in America” to be built outside a rural Texas town won’t be allowed.

Newsom Asks Congress for Nearly $40 Billion for Los Angeles Wildfire Aid

California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in relief aid for the Los Angeles area after last month’s destructive wildfires.

Los Angeles Mayor Removes Fire Chief Over Alleged Lack of Preparation for Palisades Fire

Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, removed city’s fire chief because chief had not prepared the dept to fight fires when they broke out earlier this year.