“We need to maintain the size of our police force, and grapple with the fact that even the size of our existing police force is not enough to respond to …
UCLA professor’s emails to Epstein stir protest as academia is jolted by links to sex abuser
Mark Tramo, a UCLA professor who researches the brain and music, faces criticism for his email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein, including one supporting Epstein as he faced prostitution charges. Read …
Secrecy surrounds hiring of LAPD messaging guru with Hollywood background
The City Council approved $191,000 for an LAPD director of internal communication, even as police officials tried to keep their preferred candidate under wraps. Read full story Author: Libor Jany
Arellano: Trump’s deportations are losing him the ‘Mexican Beverly Hills’
Carlos Aranibar is a former Downey public works commissioner and remains involved in local Democratic politics. Read full story Author: Gustavo Arellano
L.A. wildfire victims would get mortgage relief under new bill
Legislation by Pasadena Assemblymember John Harabedian would strengthen mortgage relief for L.A. wildfire victims and extend it from one year to three. Read full story Author: Laurence Darmiento
Republicans and Democrats Are in Revolt – For Very Different Reasons
America’s 250th anniversary is defined by one undeniable fact: Both sides of the aisle are in open revolt against elites. Nothing would make the founders more proud. They created this …
What’s Next for Jimmy Lai?
In deteriorating health and 78 years old, Jimmy Lai is not likely to survive the 20-year prison sentence that Hong Kong’s kangaroo court handed him on Jan. 9. The Chinese …
If ICE Is Hamstrung, Hold on to Your Wallets
A new Harvard/Harris public opinion poll shows two-thirds of Americans now disapprove of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. That spells trouble for taxpayers and everyone who wants safe neighborhoods. A majority …
The Con Consuming American Politics
There is a growing sense of frustration coursing through American politics, and it is no longer confined to one party or ideology. That frustration has real roots. Major institutions badly …
Minnesota immigration enforcement surge is ending, Trump border tsar says
Two US citizens were killed in Minneapolis during the crackdown dubbed “Operation Metro Surge”. Read full story Author:
‘Vast majority’ of parents should be involved if children question their gender, schools told
School leaders welcome the “greater clarity” on how to handle the polarising issue for parents and pupils. Read full story Author:
Trial date set for Trump’s legal case against BBC
Donald Trump’s multi-billion dollar lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in February 2027. Read full story Author:
Ratcliffe sorry language ‘offended some’ after immigration comments
The Manchester United co-owner previously said the UK had been “colonised” by immigrants. Read full story Author:
Kim Jong Un chooses teen daughter as heir, says Seoul
South Korea’s spy agency says Ki Ju Ae’s prominent public presence indicates she is the chosen heir. Read full story Author:
Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise
Unions angry, but government says it demonstrates its commitment to workforce. Read full story Author:
Sir Chris Wormald stands down as head of Civil Service
The Cabinet Office says the move is “by mutual agreement” but it follows months of negative media reports about his performance. Read full story Author:
Strictly star Robin Windsor took own life after mental health deterioration, inquest finds
The dancer was “vulnerable to rejection both emotionally and professionally”, an inquest jury says. Read full story Author:
Alton Towers U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass
“We are sorry,” says operator after plan to restrict queuing access for people with autism, ADHD and anxiety sparked criticism. Read full story Author:
The emotional debate behind Ukrainian skeleton racer’s ban
The biggest controversy of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics came to a head on Thursday morning, as Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing. Read full story Author:
GB’s Weston in prime position to win skeleton gold
Matt Weston underlined his status as the world’s best skeleton pilot by setting the track record on his way to taking a significant halfway lead at the Winter Olympics. Read …