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New Zero-Bail Policy Goes Into Effect In Los Angeles County

October 2, 2023 4:33 pm

A new zero-bail system went into effect in Los Angeles County on Sunday, effectively ending cash bail for all misdemeanors and some non-violent felonies. For several years, California and many counties have been in a constant back and forth over...

Controversy Over Laphonza Butler Deepens as Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Replacement

October 2, 2023 11:47 amOctober 2, 2023 11:47 am

Funeral and Lying In State Services for recently deceased Senator Dianne Feinstein were announced on Monday amid growing concern that her interim replacement, Laphonza Butler, may not meet all the necessary requirements for office. Since Friday, California has seen a...

2023 CAGOP Convention: Golden Opportunities

September 29, 2023 8:10 pmSeptember 29, 2023 9:13 pm

Every year, the CAGOP convention has a theme. Last year, for example, it was “Together We Win.” It’s always something that is a stated goal that doesn’t have the bluntness of “Beat the Democrats” or something like that to it....

Former President Trump Makes Case for Third Presidential Run During Speech At CAGOP Convention

September 29, 2023 6:38 pmOctober 2, 2023 6:31 am

At the California GOP Fall 2023 Convention in Anaheim on Friday, former President Donald Trump was featured, making his case for Californians to vote for him in the primary election in March by pointing out numerous issues in the state...

SAG-AFTRA To Meet With Studios Starting Monday

September 29, 2023 2:27 amSeptember 29, 2023 2:28 am

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television (SAG-AFTRA) announced on Thursday that negotiations for a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) are to resume on Monday. The SAG-AFTRA strike, which started on July 14th...

Gov. Newsom Signs New Law Raising Fast Food Minimum Wage To $20

September 28, 2023 4:05 pmSeptember 28, 2023 4:05 pm

A bill to raise the fast food minimum wage to $20 an hour in California was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom Thursday, with the new wage change to take effect in January 2024. Assembly Bill 1228, authored by...

Ojai, CA Becomes First U.S. City To Recognize Legal Rights Of Elephants

September 28, 2023 2:21 amSeptember 28, 2023 2:22 am

The Ojai City Council voted 4-1 on Wednesday to recognize the legal rights of elephants, becoming the first city in the United States to give legal rights to a non-human animal. According to a press release, City Councilwoman Leslie Rule...