Social media defense: In an unprecedented move, the California Supreme Court has allowed the defense in a gang-related murder trial in San Francisco to
obtain private postings from Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Informant: The Los Angeles Police Department ordered a confidential informant to
monitor and record meetings held by a political group that staged protests against President Trump in 2017, records show.
Biden’s Hollywood: Several of the candidates vying for the Democratic presidential nomination have significant support in Hollywood, but none has as long a
history of delivering for the industry as Joe Biden.
Kern oil seep: California officials confirmed Thursday that the Kern County Chevron site was
once again seeping a hazardous mix of oil and water. The seepage is at one of the locations where three previous leaks released about 800,000 gallons of the same liquid.
Movie theaters: The onslaught of content from streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon and Hulu — with more on the way — has led many to wonder if the theatrical experience itself is endangered. Will the new Alamo Drafthouse L.A.
be the last stand for movie theaters?
Energy sources: A coal plant in Utah has been
L.A.’s single-largest power source for three decades. It’s scheduled to shut down in 2025 — and it’s being replaced with a natural gas plant. How does that square with California’s commitment to clean energy?
Rideshare politics: Uber and Lyft
paid drivers up to $100 to protest a California bill that could force the companies to treat their workers as employees.
Gas explosion: A huge explosion Monday at a house in Murrieta left a utility worker dead and 15 others injured. Officials say the incident underscores the
dangers of home improvements and construction without following safety rules.
Horse deaths: In an accident as bizarre as it was tragic, two thoroughbreds
lost their lives Thursday morning during training on the second day of the Del Mar racing season. After 30 equine fatalities at Santa Anita this past meeting, public perception of the sport and the safety of the horses have become national issues.
College scandal: How many students cheated to get into USC? The university has
launched its own investigation to find out.
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