Good morning, California! Here’s what you need to know for today.
The weather for your Friday morning is going to start with low clouds and a hint of mugginess in the air.
Temperatures remain consistently near or below average, with a slight drop of around 3 to 6 degrees.
The possibility of isolated monsoonal thunderstorms is on the horizon for Friday, primarily impacting the mountains and with a minor chance for desert areas as well.
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In local news, Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration is moving forward with plans to establish a new state agency dedicated to addressing the pressing issues of homelessness and housing in California.
Supporters of the proposed agency believe it will significantly enhance housing production and help tackle the state’s ongoing homelessness crisis.
However, some critics argue that it could lead to increased bureaucracy without delivering the needed solutions.
California, being the most populous state in the country, also houses the largest population of unhoused individuals.
Recent statistics from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development indicate there are over 187,000 individuals experiencing homelessness as of January 2024.
Governor Newsom introduced the concept of this specialized agency during his budget presentation earlier this year in January.
In a significant legal development, a federal judge in Los Angeles has denied the government’s request to stay her ruling which prohibits immigration agents from detaining individuals without reasonable suspicion based on race, ethnicity, or occupation.
The government had indicated it plans to appeal to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and sought to pause the enforcement of the ruling pending that appeal.
However, U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong rejected the request, asserting that the government failed to demonstrate any potential harm from the restraining orders she put in place last week.
Additionally, the judge noted that the government did not adhere to the required procedures for making this request.
Requests from several Southland cities to formally intervene in the case for an expedited hearing were also denied.
A hearing is currently scheduled next month to discuss these cities’ requests.
In entertainment news, CBS has announced that “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” will come to an end in May 2026.
This news was revealed by Colbert during a taping on Thursday, just a couple of days after he addressed a controversial settlement between Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS, and former President Donald Trump over a report by “60 Minutes.”
Colbert expressed his discontent during a monologue, stating, “I am offended. I don’t know if anything—anything—will repair my trust in this company. But, just taking a stab at it, I’d say $16 million would help.”
He referred to the settlement using a legal term colloquial in such discussions, calling it a “big fat bribe.”
CBS and Paramount executives issued a statement, confirming that the cancellation of the show is purely driven by financial considerations amid a challenging economic environment for late-night television and is unrelated to the show’s performance or any external factors.
On a national level, several other significant stories are making headlines.
Five immigrants recently deported by the United States to Eswatini have reportedly been placed in solitary confinement.
Additionally, a new directive mandates that Interior Secretary Burgum personally approve all wind and solar projects.
Despite the ongoing deep political divide, bipartisan collaboration is seen as Republican and Democratic women in Congress come together for their annual charity softball game.
For local sports fans, the “Lakeshow” hosts Allie Clifton, Chris McGee, and Mike Bresnahan discussed the prospects of the Los Angeles Lakers in the wake of recent free agency developments.
With major targets like Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard signing with other teams, the hosts analyze potential alternatives for the team moving forward.
Catch the episode for insights and updates on the latest Lakers rumors.
In sports action, Los Angeles Chargers players were spotted stretching during the team’s training camp on Thursday in El Segundo.
As the weekend approaches, stay tuned for more updates and developments across Southern California.
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