Homeless Advocates Sue San Francisco To End Homeless Encampment Sweeps
A lawsuit by a coalition of homeless advocates was filed by the ACLU and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights…
Newly Signed Law to Expand Statewide Recycling Rebate Program Loaded With Pork
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new bill into law on Tuesday that adds both wine and liquor containers to the…
Who Is an Employer Under California Law?
One of the key principles in legislative drafting is consistency in language, including definitions. In looking at who is an…
OPINION: Ken Cooley is a Mudslinging, Demagogic Stooge
When you can’t defend your record as an incumbent Democrat in a contested Assembly District in California, the “professional” thing…
Newsom Vetoes Bill To Prohibit Foreign Governments From Buying CA Agricultural Land
A bill to prohibit foreign governments from purchasing or leasing agricultural land in California was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom…
Gov. Newsom Vetoes Bill to Limit his Emergency Powers
California Governor Gavin Newsom just vetoed a bill which would have limited a governor's (his) emergency powers during a state…
California Physician Issues Warning About Bill to Punish Physicians for ‘Unprofessional Conduct
California surgeon Dr. Peter Mazolewski says the purpose of Assembly Bill 2098 by Assemblyman Evan Low (D-Campbell) is to circumvent due…
Who Is an Employee Under California Law?
One of the key principles in legislative drafting is consistency in language, including definitions. In looking at who is an…
Newsom Signs Bill to Allow Homeless to Keep Emotional Support Dogs in Shelters
A bill that would exempt homeless Californians from having an established 30-day relationship with an emotional support dog to receive…
Northern California activist builds a temple for San Jose Cambodian population
UPDATE: This story has been updated to include a more nuanced explanation of the Khmer Krom community and its relationship…