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Former Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Sworn In As Head of California Labor Federation

July 28, 2022 2:30 amJuly 28, 2022 6:18 am

Former Democrat Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, best known for authoring the controversial AB 5 independent contractor reclassification law, was sworn in as the next Executive Secretary Treasurer of the California Labor Federation (CLF) on Wednesday, making her the leader of the...

Bill To Make Juneteenth an Official State Paid Holiday Introduced in CA Assembly

January 17, 2022 11:50 am

A bill to make Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the emancipations of slavery in the United States, a paid state holiday in California, was introduced to the Assembly late last week. According to Assembly Bill 1655, authored by Assemblywoman Akilah...

California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Resigns for Labor Union Post

January 3, 2022 7:07 pmJanuary 4, 2022 1:56 pm

Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) announced her resignation from the Assembly on Monday to become the next leader of the California Labor Federation, one of the largest and most influential union groups in California, later this year. Gonzalez, a graduate...

Bill To Decertify Police Officers With Multiple Misconduct Incidents Passes Assembly

September 4, 2021 9:30 amSeptember 4, 2021 8:20 am

A bill that would remove certain immunity provisions for police officers and prohibit those convicted of a felony from returning to work as a peace officer was passed by the Assembly on Friday by a 46-18 vote. Senate Bill 2,...

La Mesa Councilwoman Akilah Weber leads 79th Assembly District special election with 52% of the Vote

April 8, 2021 2:17 amApril 7, 2021 9:18 pm

Democratic La Mesa City Councilwoman Dr. Akilah Weber garnered 52% of the vote in the 79th Assembly District special election Tuesday night, receiving above the 50% needed to avoid a runoff with a small but unknown number of ballots remaining...