One woman among those charged died in custody while detained at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, shortly after she attended a hearing on June 17 during which she pleaded not guilty to 14 charges, 10 of which carried enhancements under California’s Three Strikes Law for prior felony convictions. During that hearing, she was remanded to custody and had bail set at $1.33 million. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Daniel Vizcarra told LA Public Press that she was found hanging in a cell lockup, later that day. The coroner pronounced her dead just before 4 a.m. the next morning, on June 18, 2025.

screenshot of arrest record from 6/12/25 arrested at 725 by LAPD central division & taken to LAPD jail

arrest record from 6/13/25 arrested at 516 am by CHP & brought to LAPD 77th street

BREAKING: death of anti-ICE protester in Los Angeles

@lapublicpress.bsky.social is reporting Skid Row resident Adrienne Villa was found dead in her jail cell while in LASD custody at the courthouse, hours after pleading not guilty to over a dozen charges of alleged assault/battery on a cop.

I was mortified writing this, but every day I’m glad I did so I can point to it. It is so strange sometimes to have your cancer book be regarded as fluff because you put some jokes in. Thank you to all those who ever took Long Live Evil seriously, as well as laughing.

Absolutely frothing at the mouth over this "dire wolf" thing. Everything about it feels tailor made to smash move me out of existence and I'm strongly considering animorphing into a trout as a last ditch coping mechanism.

once we oust this current trump administration we will have to force democratic politicians to treat everyone in his administration like the hague treated germany post WW2

Even if de-extincting worked, making an animal in a lab does not balance destroying its habitat and wiping out its population. Where is the pseudo-wolf going to go? Work at Subway?

the official cover for my next book, ROAR OF THE LAMBS. the text reads: "Unlock the box. Unleash the apocalypse. Roar of the Lambs. From the author of I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me, Jamison Shea." The illustration depicts a decorative carved box that is pale white, made of bone, with a sharp stick in the lock to keep it shut. The box is guarded by a large green snake that curls around it. Its mouth is open, fangs drawn. The background is dark. The foreground is gritty, a little grainy, with light purple scratches in the image.

"Know your place, little lamb." Winnie Bray is psychic and used to being ignored. And then one day she sees her death in Apollo Rathbun's future. It's better that they stay away from each other, but their fates are entwined. A box carved from bone whispers to them, and if they give in, calamity will follow.

A trope map of ROAR OF THE LAMBS: psychic who's allergic to telling the truth, delusional with year ing, genderqueer delinquent with a (secret) heart of gold, nuclear physics-bending magic, dual pov, bi4bi, opposites attract, family beef that spans generations, Pandora's box as a family heirloom, what if we kiss in the creepy dungeon in my Gothic house, new date idea: stopping reach bros from destroying the planet, and since you don't want to listen to us, how about we throw a molotov cocktail through your front window? can you hear that?

UNLOCK THE BOX & PERISH ❤️‍🔥

excited to reveal the cover of my upcoming gothic thriller, ROAR OF THE LAMBS, where a lying psychic and her juvenile delinquent take on an apocalyptic, demon core-inspired box.

preorder now, on sale August 26, link in my bio.

Not me knitting 2 scarves and 1 lumpy hat before starting a pinterest board of elaborate designer sweaters labeled "I can make that give me a sec". the confidence is coming from where??? not a clue. Also don't ask me how the writing is going.

it is almost as if many journalists such as myself and Prem tried to warn this would happen for 13 months before the election

Starbucks workers are on strike at OVER 300 stores today. 5,000 baristas have walked out. I’ll post updates here throughout the day!

Image of a hand holding a coffee cup surrounded by fire; text: ‘twas the strike before Christmas, Dec. 20-24th

🚨BOYCOTT STARBUCKS🚨

Union baristas are calling on EVERYONE to NOT buy from ANY Starbucks store between Dec. 20 -Dec. 24 while the workers are on strike! Here’s how to support: x.com/sbworkersuni...

Everyone benefits from telehealth. This has already passed the House, but the Democratic senate is sitting on it. Worth a call (or @resistbot) to your electeds, because the incoming Senate will definitely not act on it.

The Strand owner Nancy Bass-Wyden is reportedly worth more than $50 million and received $2.7 million in COVID loans. The Strand union said they are asking for $.50 raises.

Heart shattering to learn an Israeli drone has targeted and assassinated Mahmoud Almadhoun, one of the founders and chefs behind the Gaza Soup Kitchen.

What started as four pots and essential ingredients in Bait Lahia had grown into a remarkable effort to feed 3,000 people daily.

Banner one says: free Palestine free the land free then all

Banner two: genocide here genocide there land back every where

Massive banners dropped off the Queensborough bridge in New York City today by autonomous activists /1

a dog is playing with a stuffed animal on a couch with pillows . ALT: a dog is playing with a stuffed animal on a couch with pillows .

I have moved past shrimp colors into shrimp emotions!!! I will be booking a 10 month staycation in a coffin!!! My head is empty but spiritually I am this hedgehog!!!

I just finished Long Live Evil and I need someone to beat me with a shovel until I don't remember any of it so I can live in peace until the next book comes out until September 😭

lots of new followers today so I’m bumping this petition! 6,607 right now, would love to get to 7500 by Monday. it’s fuck Nancy Mace o’clock this weekend

As of right now it's looking like the Knight's Tale behavior will have to wait for another book 😞

...Unless??? 👀👀👀 *refreshes wikipedia page*

Looking up jousting for the 4th time this week just in case some mad time traveler went back and revived the sport in 1770s France so it makes sense to include in the draft.

THIS COVER. Out Aug 19,2025!

www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737414...

Massive airstrikes rock Beirut - smell everywhere. Ambulances heard all over city.

Pressure campaigns work. This is excellent news on a rainy afternoon.

Here's hoping RFK Jr. can also get sunk.

Book Bans Harm Kids Censoring what children read deprives them of reality and the chance to feed their curiosity and develop empathy

“But it’s the book bans themselves that cause the most harm, robbing youngsters of opportunities to think critically, explore ideas and learn about experiences different from their own.”

New from @sciam.bsky.social showing the science says let kids read:

www.scientificamerican.com/article/book...

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It's time for the #longformstorm! We took a break for a while, but now we're book to celebrate and share the articles, essays, and reviews we've been enjoying from around the web. And we want to know yours too! 🧵