Author: Michelle Mears
Michelle Mears is a reporter in Southern California who has covered news in Riverside and San Diego County for 20 years.
Freelancers Angry Over Assemblywoman Gonzalez’ False Claims About Benefits
“Like the old Soviet Union you will be allowed to work only if government allows it—under their conditions, not yours.” ~Stephen Frank Part ll of those hurt by AB 5. Part l is here: Democrat Assemblywoman Gonzalez Says There...
Democrat Assemblywoman Gonzalez Says There Is No Data Proving Thousands of Freelancers Are Losing Work Due to AB-5
A Democrat lawmaker continues to defend Assembly Bill 5 during an interview at TV Station KUSI in San Diego on Jan. 10, despite that the new law is putting thousands of people out of work. On January 1, the new...
Class-Action Lawsuit Filed in California Against Multi-Billion Dollar TikTok
The Pentagon has reversed its policy on TikTok. The popular Chinese owned social media app is now considered a security threat. The Army was using the app as an effective tool to reach young Americans as a recruiting tool. Lt....
Florida Based Company Suing California For Law Ending Operation Of Private Prisons and Immigration Detention Facilities
A private detention company based in Florida is suing the State of California for signing into law Assembly Bill 32 that ends contracts with for-profit prisons. Newport Beach law firm Newmeyer and Dillion are representing the GEO Group that operates...
Marines From California’s 29 Palms Help Secure U.S. Embassy Under Attack in Baghdad, Iraq
Marines from 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, based out of 29 Palms, California is the infantry unit currently assigned to secure the U.S Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. U.S. Central Command reported Tuesday, a detachment of 100 Marines was sent to the...
Vagrants, Thieves and Unsanitary Conditions Force Another Family Business To Close
“The trash they left behind, the needles, urination, and feces, kicking in my windows, all added to the difficulty of owning a business.” Another California business is closing its doors due to out of control regulations, homeless thieves, and...