California Today: Judge Says Trump Must End Guard Deployment in Los Angeles

December 10, 2025, 8:56 a.m. Pacific time

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Judge Says Trump Must End Guard Deployment in Los Angeles

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration had illegally kept troops in Los Angeles after emergency conditions had ended. The administration is expected to appeal.

Democrats Press to Expand House Map, Targeting 5 New G.O.P. Seats

Four of the additions are for districts where President Trump won handily, but Democrats are feeling emboldened by election outcomes this fall.

Kamala Harris Isn’t Ready to Be Written Off

She was seen for two decades as a future face of the Democratic Party. Is she now suddenly a figure of its past?

Three Years After Dobbs, ‘the Reality Is People Are Getting Abortions’

The state divide over abortions has only deepened since the Supreme Court decision. But research shows the number of abortions has climbed.

A Deluge of Rain Prompts Warnings in the Pacific Northwest

Even for a region used to heavy rain, this week’s system has forecasters on edge. The heaviest rain is expected into Wednesday.

In L.A., $750 a Month to Live in a Backyard Storage Unit

A landlord crowded tenants into his house and yard without running water or power. One, determined to find an alternative, was up against the city’s housing crisis.

Cruise Passenger Was Served 33 Drinks Before Deadly Encounter With Crew, Suit Says

Michael Virgil, 35, became agitated on a Royal Caribbean ship and was restrained by at least five crew members, including some who stood on his back, before he died, the medical examiner said.