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Jul. 2, 2026

Less than 1: AM Edition, June 2



This morning on Less than 1: a judge strikes Huntington Beach's CEQA challenge to the state's housing enforcement lawsuit, dealing the city another loss in its yearslong fight against California's housing mandates. Also: a Los Angeles judge will hear arguments over whether to lift a discovery stay for dozens of child sex abuse plaintiffs caught between two competing settlements in the coordinated LA County probation camp cases. Plus: the Supreme Court is quietly building a massive police force -- and Congress wants answers on the bill. And: the LA City Council shelves a ballot measure to exempt new apartments from the city's "mansion tax."

Stories mentioned in this episode:

Judge rejects Huntington Beach CEQA challenge to state housing enforcement suit
https://dailyjournal.com/articles/392752-judge-rejects-huntington-beach-ceqa-challenge-to-state-housing-enforcement-suit

(Politico) The Supreme Court Is Building Its Own Massive Police Force
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/06/28/supreme-court-justices-security-police-00969784

(LAist) LA City Council shelves ballot measure to cancel the 'mansion tax' on new apartments
https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-city-council-mansion-tax-measure-ula-november-ballot-measure-2026-vote

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