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California Fitness Alliance Sues Gov. Newsom, LA County Officials Over Gyms Not Reopening

September 15, 2020 8:50 pm

On Tuesday, the California Fitness Alliance, a group of almost 300 gyms and fitness centers formed earlier this year, filed a lawsuit against Governor Gavin Newsom and LA County officials. California Fitness Alliance sues over COVID-19 shutdowns In the suit,...

Bill That Removes Loan Penalties From Retirement Plans Signed By Gov. Newsom

September 15, 2020 5:18 pm

During the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that would align a part of state tax law to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, removing all penalties from loans off of employer-sponsored retirement plans. Assembly Bill...

Historic Mt. Wilson Observatory On Verge Of Being Destroyed By Wildfire

September 15, 2020 2:39 pmSeptember 15, 2020 2:40 pm

Throughout Tuesday, fire crews are working non-stop to halt the advance of the Bobcat Fire on the famed Mt. Wilson Observatory, which is now being reported to be within 500 feet of the observatory itself. ‘The Bobcat Fire is knocking...

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Clears Protest Camp Outside LA City Hall

September 15, 2020 11:30 am

On Sunday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) cleared Grand Park, a large park across from Los Angeles City Hall, of all protesters and demonstrators, ending a four-month-long encampment in the area. The end of a four-month old protest...

California’s Largest Theme Parks Call On Gov. Newsom To Fully Re-open

September 14, 2020 8:29 pm

On Monday, the California Attractions and Parks Association (CAPA), the trade organization that represents 8 of the largest theme parks in California, including Disneyland and Universal Studios, asked Governor Gavin Newsom to allow them to re-open citing financial and employee...

Jewish Groups Ask Gov. Newsom To Veto Mandatory H.S. Ethnic Studies Bill

September 14, 2020 6:28 pmSeptember 15, 2020 11:31 am

Late last week, over 80 Jewish groups banded together and wrote Governor Gavin Newsom a letter, asking him to veto a bill that would make ethnic studies a requirement in high school. Jewish groups call AB 331 ‘Anti-Semitic’ Under Assembly...

Gov. Newsom Backs Prop. 15 ‘Split Roll’ Property Tax Increase on Business

September 12, 2020 8:01 am

On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom threw his support behind Proposition 15, which would change how both commercial and industrial properties are taxed, leading to immediate outcry from businesses, industry leaders, and tax groups across the state. Prop 15 would amend...