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The Editors of Pasadena now review over 100 published articles to select the top 20 most newsworthy stories. Recent local events include a six-hour special meeting held by the Pasadena School Board Trustees and recall petitions against two Pasadena Unified Trustees being cleared for signature gathering. Furthermore, a federal judge blocked efforts to suspend federal funding to LA Homeless Services Authority.

Federal judge limited prosecution exhibits against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. She and prosecutors spent over three hours fighting over 1,700 pieces of evidence before her federal bribery trial scheduled for October.

A federal judge has issued a temporary block on the deportation of a West Hollywood resident. This individual was recently detained by ICE agents during an immigration check-in.

Donald Trump's executive order regarding vaccines does not change US recommendations for shots, yet experts warn that it creates confusion and doubt about vaccines. They predict this will result in more illness and possibly deaths among children. The order was an attempt to reinstate changes to the vaccine schedule made by Robert F Kennedy Jr., which had previously been halted by a federal judge.

A federal judge in Miami will hear arguments regarding whether Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody. The arguments relate to their ongoing fight against extradition to the UK.

A federal judge in Miami will hear arguments regarding whether Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody while fighting extradition to the United Kingdom, where they face charges of rape and sex trafficking. Prosecutors argue the Tates are a flight risk due to the severity of pending U.K. charges and public safety concerns, but their attorneys counter by citing pretrial compliance and their high profile.

A federal judge denied Michael Vaituulala, a Maui Police Lieutenant, his request for release and he remains in federal custody. He faces charges related to accepting bribes and providing confidential information to criminals.

A man charged in a sweeping federal investigation into an alleged northwest Indiana mob-linked gambling operation is facing new felony charges in Rhode Island. These charges have prompted a federal judge to reconsider whether he should remain free while awaiting trial.

A federal judge dismissed Alex Murdaugh's civil lawsuit targeting Becky Hill, a former Colleton County clerk. The action followed details concerning how that clerk’s jury interference contributed to the overturning of Murdaugh's double murder conviction.

A federal judge threw out Alex Murdaugh's civil lawsuit against Becky Hill, a former Colleton County clerk. The lawsuit was related to a double murder trial where jury interference led to Murdaugh’s conviction being overturned.

A federal judge tossed Alex Murdaugh's civil lawsuit against Becky Hill, a former Colleton County clerk. The suit was related to her jury interference during the double murder trial proceedings. This interference was cited as contributing to the overturning of his double murder conviction.

A federal judge threw out Alex Murdaugh's civil lawsuit. The suit was filed against former Colleton County clerk Becky Hill following allegations of jury interference during a double murder trial. This legal action occurred after Mr. Murdaugh’s double murder conviction was overturned.

A federal judge has 'reluctantly' granted the Department of Justice's motion to dismiss the final remaining prosecution related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The dismissal concludes the last active legal case stemming from the Capitol breach.

Paramount Skydance may owe over $1 billion to WBD shareholders due to a federal judge setting the trial date for its merger on March 2. The company agreed to pay $7 million daily in ticking fees starting September 30, with a potential $7 billion termination fee if the merger fails.

A federal judge has allowed the Department of Homeland Security to proceed with building a border wall through a levee system in a small Texas town on the border with Mexico, rejecting the town's argument that the wall could cause flooding.

A federal judge ruled that the Department of Homeland Security can proceed with constructing a border wall through a levee system in a small Texas town. The decision allows the project to move forward despite potential infrastructure concerns.

A federal judge declined to block construction of the Trump administration's border wall in the Big Bend area, ruling that the administration was legally allowed to bypass a federal law. Plaintiffs could not argue the plan violates the law under the given circumstances.

A federal judge upheld stricter air quality standards, requiring the EPA to enforce tighter limits on PM 2.5. PM 2.5 refers to fine particulate matter like dust, smoke, and soot, which poses health risks.

New York has sued Kalshi, alleging its prediction market operates as an illegal gambling operation. A federal judge previously denied Kalshi's attempts to intervene against the state's Gaming Commission.

A federal judge ruled that New York's prison system showed deliberate indifference by putting an incarcerated man's life at risk due to an 'appalling' disregard for his care.

A US court dismissed a free speech challenge to California’s school antisemitism law. The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee argued the legislation was unconstitutionally vague and discriminatory, but a federal judge found no evidence of free speech infringements.

A federal judge denied 26 states’ request to postpone Medicaid work requirements announced in June. The states sought to alter a policy from President Trump’s legislative priorities, with changes set to take effect by January 1 and communication deadlines for recipients by August 31.

A federal judge is concerned that the Trump administration has violated a court order by transferring several incarcerated transgender women to a segregated prison unit. The judge is weighing whether to block or reverse these transfers.

A federal judge ordered President Trump to provide financial documents from his trust to the BBC, which alleges that a flawed documentary edit caused financial harm. The judge's decision supports the BBC's claim of monetary damages linked to the documentary.

A federal judge ordered President Trump to provide financial documents from his trust to the BBC in a defamation case. The BBC alleges that a poor documentary edit caused monetary damages to Trump.

Johnson & Johnson proposes a $5.5 billion settlement to resolve remaining lawsuits claiming its talc products caused ovarian cancer, requiring 95% claimant participation. The company previously rejected a $9 billion settlement proposal and faced challenges proving no direct link between its products and cancer, but the new deal aims to end the decade-long legal battle.

A federal judge ordered U.S. immigration authorities to release a key witness in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston.

A federal judge has ordered U.S. immigration authorities to release a key witness in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the legitimacy of President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission. The case questioned the composition of the commission but was terminated by the court’s decision.

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have agreed to delay their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks following a federal judge's order to halt the transaction while a challenge is considered.

A federal judge ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to pause their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks. The delay allows time for the judge to review a challenge to the deal.

The Trump administration is urging states to use a modified federal database to check voter rolls for non-citizens, but the effort faces unresolved legal challenges. A federal judge blocked the system in June after it wrongly removed legal citizens, yet access was restored in some states following a conflicting Florida ruling. Legal groups are seeking enforcement of the court's block on the system.

The Trump administration is urging states to use the revised SAVE system to check voter rolls for non-citizens, but the effort faces ongoing legal challenges after a federal judge blocked its use in June. Democracy Forward, a legal group, claims the administration violated a court order by restoring access to the database in some states following a conflicting Florida ruling.

The U.S. government withdrew subpoenas targeting three New York Times reporters over their reporting on President Donald Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet after a federal judge criticized the legal work. The subpoenas sought to compel the reporters to identify their sources.

A federal judge is scrutinizing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new initiative to test and treat troops for low testosterone, questioning the distinction between this policy and transgender care for military personnel.

A federal judge has blocked the deportation of a witness involved in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by ICE agents during a traffic stop in Houston. The decision halts the removal of the individual who witnessed the incident.

A federal judge ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, granting a request from the states. The merger, valued at $81 billion, faces a temporary stop as the court action unfolds.

A federal judge ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for two weeks to allow 12 states challenging the deal more time to pursue their case in court.

A federal judge ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to pause their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, granting states challenging the deal additional time to pursue their case in court.

A federal judge in California granted a request from a coalition of states to halt the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger while antitrust and anticompetition claims are reviewed. The merger is on hold as the claims are addressed.