SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge in San Francisco has found that the mass firings of probationary government employees were likely unlawful, granting temporary relief to a coalition of labor unions and …
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Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley appeals firing by Mayor Karen Bass
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley took the extraordinary step Thursday of appealing Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to dismiss her over her handling of the catastrophic wildfire that destroyed …
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Justice Department releases Jeffrey Epstein files; no new bombshells
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi has released government documents related to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, but the first wave of files posted on the Justice Department website have largely been circulating …
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Transgender troops are now being identified for removal under Pentagon orders
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The military services have 30 days to figure out how they will seek out and identify transgender service members to remove them from the force — a daunting task that …
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Time for California to get serious about cheaper, cleaner energy
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCalifornians pay some of the nation’s highest electricity rates. They’re also being devastated by the consequences of fossil fueled climate change, including more deadly and expensive wildfires, droughts and heat …
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Assembly Republicans unveil bills to tackle gas prices, taxes on tips
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSACRAMENTO — Republican lawmakers on Wednesday said providing Californians much-needed relief from the state’s high cost of living will be a top priority this year, though their proposals face a difficult road …
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Border Patrol sued for tactics used in Kern County immigration raid
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesACLU attorneys representing the United Farm Workers and five Kern County residents have sued the head of the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Border Patrol officials, alleging the Border …
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EPA finishes first phase of debris removal in Palisades, Eaton fire zones
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn a major milestone for Los Angeles’ fire recovery, officials said Wednesday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finished the first phase of debris removal in the Altadena and …
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Amid budget chaos, more than 700 national parks employees take buyout
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs the Trump administration continues its campaign to slash the federal workforce, more than 700 year-round National Park Service employees have taken buyouts, according to an internal email sent to …
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Ukraine and U.S. reach framework economic deal, Ukrainian officials say
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesKYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include the exploitation of rare earth minerals, three senior Ukrainian officials …