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DOJ Files Lawsuit Against UCLA Alleging Antisemitic Hostile Work Environment for Jewish and Israeli Employees

February 24, 2026 3:54 pmFebruary 25, 2026 1:54 pm

This article has been updated to include comments from Mary Osako, UCLA Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications The U.S. Department of Justice filed an 81-page civil complaint (see below) on Tuesday, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District...

The Social Media Trial Is Missing the Real Defendant: Us

February 24, 2026 3:00 pmFebruary 24, 2026 3:01 pm

A Los Angeles jury is weighing a question that could reshape the technology industry: Were major social media platforms deliberately designed to be addictive and harmful to young users? The case has been framed as a potential “Big Tobacco” moment...

Gavin Newsom’s Sunday Circuit on Affordability is Dishonest

February 23, 2026 12:26 pmFebruary 23, 2026 12:26 pm

California Governor Gavin Newsom was cornered by Dana Bash on CNN Sunday about California’s affordability crisis. She said she was out to dinner in Nashville and met a California couple who had moved to Tennessee because they could not afford...

Senator Gallego Draws Online Backlash After Announcing State of the Union Boycott

February 23, 2026 12:10 pmFebruary 23, 2026 12:45 pm

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced Friday that he will not attend the upcoming State of the Union address on Tuesday, opting instead to deliver a video message explaining his protest — a move that quickly generated substantial online backlash....

Newsom Pardons Convicted Attempted Murder Illegal Alien, Shields Him From Deportation

February 23, 2026 10:52 amFebruary 24, 2026 7:39 am

In a blistering statement released Monday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) condemned California Governor Gavin Newsom for pardoning Somboon Phaymany, a Cambodian national and illegal alien convicted of attempted murder and assault with a firearm — crimes that...

Another One Bites the Dust: Jelly Belly Announces Layoffs and Administrative Offices Consolidating Out of California

February 23, 2026 8:53 amFebruary 23, 2026 8:53 am

The Bay Area is getting hit one more time with job losses. First it was the announcement of the Benicia Valero refinery closure by April 2026. Then came the announcement that Anheuser-Busch would be closing its Budweiser plant in Fairfield,...

Gavin Newsom Accused of Racism, Demeans Black Audience on Book Tour: ‘I am like you. I’m a 960 SAT guy. I can’t read’

February 23, 2026 8:14 amFebruary 23, 2026 8:14 am

In another unforced error showing everyone how awkward and lacking self-awareness he is, California Governor Gavin Newsom totally demeaned a black audience while at a book tour stop in Georgia Sunday. Gov. Newsom said to a black crowd in Georgia:...