Citizen Power: Masks Off and Health Director Out in OC
If you read the myriad of misleading online newspaper headlines in California you would be led to believe that Gov.…
Assemblyman Wants Discriminatory 911 Calls to Be Hate Crimes
Assemblyman Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) says he is introducing legislation that would outlaw discriminatory calls to 911. But it is unclear…
Warehouse Worker Extended Protection Bill Faces Senate Vote
This week, a bill aiming prohibit time used going to the restroom, using a hand-washing station, drinking water, reporting a…
Mail-In Ballot Bill Passes Senate, Governor Signs
UPDATE below: On Thursday, the Assembly approved a bill that would authorize sending a mail-in ballot to every active registered…
Gov. Newsom Issues Mandatory Mask Order, Worn Inside and Outside
'We usually recommend people who are ill wear surgical masks to prevent transmission [to others]... it may be kind of…
California Letting Out More Prisoners Over COVID in Second Wave of Early Release Program
California is releasing some prisoners early to stem the spread of the coronavirus in the Golden State’s jails. The jail…
Masks May Provide Mental Health Benefits Rather Than Physical Health Benefits
Breathing common air in public places is not how the virus is transmitted. With the media continuing to spread…
Healdsburg Mayor Resigns Amid Charges of ‘Silencing’ Minorities, Denying Racial Issues
On Tuesday, Healdsburg Mayor Leah Gold resigned over refusing to discuss police reform within the city and "denying" that racial…
Bills to Weaken AB 5 Face Senate Hearings
AB 5, the controversial independent contractor redefinition bill, has become closer to allowing numerous exemptions through two bills awaiting passage…
Fort Bragg To Consider Changing Name Over Confederate-Tinged Past
'You cannot change history. We are a tight-knit community who do not favor changing our name, especially when pushed to…