http://thenthee.com/people/sonja-sharp Content published by Sonja Sharp. Sun, 06 Apr 2025 23:20:11 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-04-06/newsom-appeals-irrational-and-malicious-decision-to-cut-usda-food-assistance-program The California Department of Social Services appeal letter called the move 'unlawful' and said it should be undone. Sun, 06 Apr 2025 23:20:11 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-04-06/newsom-appeals-irrational-and-malicious-decision-to-cut-usda-food-assistance-program http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-04-03/death-penalty-conviction-overturned-timothy-mcghee Atwater Village gang boss Timothy McGhee’s first-degree murder convictions were tossed out by the California Supreme Court over a juror who was improperly dismissed during sentencing — but McGhee will remain imprisoned. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:47:29 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-04-03/death-penalty-conviction-overturned-timothy-mcghee http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-04-01/catholic-hospital-chain-emergency-abortion-denial-lawsuit A Eureka woman who nearly bled to death while miscarrying twins last year is suing the hospital chain that she claims refused her lifesaving abortion care, building on a previous suit by California's attorney general. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 01:04:19 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-04-01/catholic-hospital-chain-emergency-abortion-denial-lawsuit http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-03-28/la-times-sues-bass-administration-for The city of Los Angeles maintains it is not required to retain or release texts sent by the mayor. The Times is taking the matter to court, arguing the messages are public records. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:50:11 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-03-28/la-times-sues-bass-administration-for http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-03-26/beverly-hills-abortion-clinic-settlement The city is pursuing a settlement from the DuPont Clinic, which sued over allegations that city leaders colluded with anti-abortion activists in 2023. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:00:03 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-03-26/beverly-hills-abortion-clinic-settlement http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-03-21/fda-alkyl-nitrite-poppers-party-drug Although officially banned for human consumption by the FDA, alkyl nitrites — commonly known as poppers — have been sold openly as nail polish remover and other products. But after the FDA raided a popular brand this month, many fear the era of tolerance is ending. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:53 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-03-21/fda-alkyl-nitrite-poppers-party-drug http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-03-12/9th-circuit-uber-sex-assault-lawsuits Uber said that the fine print in its terms of use barred riders from joining mass lawsuits. The 9th Circuit said no way. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:56:26 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-03-12/9th-circuit-uber-sex-assault-lawsuits http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-03-06/measles-vaccine-bonus-dose-babies Pediatricians and public health experts said they’ve seen a surge in requests for “bonus” doses of measles immunization following the death of an unvaccinated six-year-old in West Texas last week. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:00:36 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-03-06/measles-vaccine-bonus-dose-babies http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-02-27/alito-blasts-9th-circuit-in-san-jose-police-shooting-case Conservative Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. lambasted the 9th Circuit Court over its decision upholding a judgment for the family of a man killed by police. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:00:03 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-02-27/alito-blasts-9th-circuit-in-san-jose-police-shooting-case http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-02-22/supreme-court-grindr-section-230-challenge Appellate court says Grindr is immune in teen-versus-tech child sex trafficking lawsuit, citing Section 230 rules Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:33 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-02-22/supreme-court-grindr-section-230-challenge http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-02-15/league-of-justice-california-ag-trump-court-battles The Democratic Attorneys General Assn. — a political action committee-turned-judicial alliance of progressive top cops — is organizing a barrage of civil lawsuits against the Trump administration. Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:00:04 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-02-15/league-of-justice-california-ag-trump-court-battles http://thenthee.com/world-nation/story/2025-02-12/trump-lawyers-appeal-court-order So far, Trump's team has chosen to fight legal battles in court rather than defy judicial orders. Will that continue? Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:02 GMT http://thenthee.com/world-nation/story/2025-02-12/trump-lawyers-appeal-court-order http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-02-07/military-freezes-all-sex-assault-training-in-response-to-trump-executive-order Marine Corps has paused all sexual assault prevention training to comply with Trump's executive order. The Navy confirmed it would also cease such training. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:18:08 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-02-07/military-freezes-all-sex-assault-training-in-response-to-trump-executive-order http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-02-07/trump-ninth-circuit-legal-challenges The 9th Circuit is no longer the venue of choice for challenges to Donald Trump’s agenda — in large part due to his first-term efforts to remake a court he called 'disgraceful.' Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:00:23 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-02-07/trump-ninth-circuit-legal-challenges http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-02-02/parts-of-pch-reopen-sunday-amid-interagency The beachside thoroughfare reopened in Malibu up to Coastline Drive on the north end Sunday, but remained closed between Coastline Drive and Entrada Drive. Sun, 02 Feb 2025 19:30:18 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-02-02/parts-of-pch-reopen-sunday-amid-interagency http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-02-01/l-a-s-second-big-winter-rainstorm-is-coming-what-you-need-to-know Here's the latest forecast for an upcoming winter storm that forecasters hope could finally lift Los Angeles County from the throes of a devastating fire season. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 11:00:42 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-02-01/l-a-s-second-big-winter-rainstorm-is-coming-what-you-need-to-know http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-01-31/atmospheric-river-storms-los-angeles-rain It could rain for many hours each day in the middle of next week as the edge of one of these storms takes a swing into Southern California, forecasters say. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:00:20 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-01-31/atmospheric-river-storms-los-angeles-rain http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-01-28/blind-fire-victim-grayson-roberts-profile Despite an outpouring of support after the Eaton fire, experts say Grayson Roberts and other children with disabilities face challenges in homes and schools not set up for their needs. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:27 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-01-28/blind-fire-victim-grayson-roberts-profile http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-01-18/los-angeles-fire-chief-kristin-crowley-controversy Critics of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley — a gay woman leading an overwhelmingly male department — call her a “DEI hire” and have questioned her tactics on the morning of the Palisades fire. But to many of her firefighters, she’s already a folk hero. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:00:46 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-01-18/los-angeles-fire-chief-kristin-crowley-controversy http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-01-10/altadena-fire-deaths-disabled-victims Anthony Mitchell Sr., an amputee who used a wheelchair, and his son Justin, who had cerebral palsy, died due to slow evacuation efforts during the Altadena fire, relatives said Friday. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 01:34:28 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-01-10/altadena-fire-deaths-disabled-victims http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-01-07/ca-supreme-court-overturns-mothers-murder-conviction-citing-gender-bias-in-the-law Gender bias led to a Central Valley mother being convicted of murder in the 2018 killing of her infant son, the California Supreme Court ruled. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:16:10 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2025-01-07/ca-supreme-court-overturns-mothers-murder-conviction-citing-gender-bias-in-the-law http://thenthee.com/environment/story/2024-09-10/protest-is-everywhere-but-climate-activists-have-the-monopoly-on-art-for-now Remember the climate protesters who threw soup at a Van Gogh? When activists use art as a canvas, does everyone understand the message they hope to send? Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:56 GMT http://thenthee.com/environment/story/2024-09-10/protest-is-everywhere-but-climate-activists-have-the-monopoly-on-art-for-now http://thenthee.com/california/story/2024-07-22/nathan-hochman-george-gascon-los-angeles-da-election-name-recognition In the race for district attorney, Hochman is attacking Gascón as soft on crime, but he has his own hurdles, including a lack of name recognition and a past that includes being a Republican in a deep-blue county. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:00:21 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2024-07-22/nathan-hochman-george-gascon-los-angeles-da-election-name-recognition http://thenthee.com/california/story/2024-07-09/how-beverly-hills-became-a-battleground-for-the-future-of-abortion-in-blue-state-america The campaign by an antiabortion group to block the opening of a specialized clinic in Beverly Hills may offer a playbook for similar efforts in other cities and states. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:00:56 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2024-07-09/how-beverly-hills-became-a-battleground-for-the-future-of-abortion-in-blue-state-america http://thenthee.com/california/story/2024-06-26/video-shows-controversial-azusa-arrest-of-gascon-aide Both the police and Gascón’s chief of staff, Joseph Iniguez, claim the video vindicates their respective interpretations of events. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 01:39:03 GMT http://thenthee.com/california/story/2024-06-26/video-shows-controversial-azusa-arrest-of-gascon-aide