The Trump enuresis continues
Tomo Chien
March 06, 2025
Good morning. It’s Thursday, and I continue to appreciate UCLA’s acerbic satire mag. Onto the five USC, Los Angeles, and California stories you need to know for today.
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USC ordered clubs to plaster any promotional material for events with a “non-discrimination” disclaimer that reads: “Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.” It was the latest university order widely interpreted as a reaction to Donald Trump’s policies.
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Federal prosecutors will use a law typically invoked to investigate racist police departments to probe whether the University of California has engaged in antisemitic discrimination. The civil rights investigation is separate from another federal antisemitism probe that will visit 10 schools including USC.
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LA County officials warned of a looming financial crisis thanks to a wave of sex abuse lawsuits, wildfire recovery efforts, and the White House’s attempt to claw back federal funding. On Tuesday, county staffers asked the Board of Supervisors to approve a hiring freeze just days after attorneys warned that the county could go bankrupt.
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Southern California Edison is in the hot seat after LA County, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre filed lawsuits against the utility over the Eaton fire. The lawsuits cite video evidence that shows the fire appeared to start under a transmission tower, and are seeking to recoup damages to public infrastructure.
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New data shows that 1 in 10 injuries reported to USC’s student health center come from electric scooter accidents. Still, students are diametrically opposed to wearing helmets. “You don’t want to look like a nerd when you have it on,” one freshman said. “So I’m not pro-helmet.” He added that it’s a “a skill issue” if you crash.