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California families fighting to keep trans kids' medical records private won a brief reprieve in federal court Tuesday, after a judge in San José

California's effort to shield the decisions of transgender students in public schools from the eyes of prying parents remains on hold this week

California's effort to shield the decisions of transgender students in public schools from the eyes Your free access has ended.

California's effort to shield the decisions of transgender students in public schools from the eyes of prying parents remains on hold this week

California's effort to shield the decisions of transgender students in public schools from the eyes of prying parents remains on hold this week

LOS ANGELES — The California Supreme Court is poised to rule in a lawsuit that has pitted the state's court reporters — the workers who create

LOS ANGELES — The California Supreme Court is poised to rule in a lawsuit that has pitted the state's court reporters — the workers who create

Read this exciting story from Los Angeles Times July 16, 2026 issue. The late-morning sun peeked through a gauzy veil of fog, bright laughter echoing over the giddy whisper of tulle as the brides posed for pictures outside the Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

By Hiring a hit man is not a crime of violence, even in cases where the killer fulfills his contract and his employer is convicted in the conspiracy, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week.

LOS ANGELES — Hiring a hit man is not a crime of violence, even in cases where the killer fulfills his contract and his employer is convicted in the conspiracy, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week.