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California Ends Controversial ‘Zero Bail’ Policy That Allowed Quick Release of Criminal Suspects

June 10, 2020 10:02 pmJune 11, 2020 3:54 pm

On Wednesday, the California Judicial Council ended the temporary $0 bail policy that had severely reduced the number of incarcerated criminals at the height of coronavirus spread in the state. The zero-bail policy was a state rule that allowed people arrested...

Senator Wiener Attempts to Remove Key Parts of Controversial Small Business Lease Bill

June 9, 2020 2:57 pmJune 9, 2020 9:46 pm

On Monday, shortly before the Tuesday Senate Appropriations Committee meeting, a bill that would alter lease termination perimeters in the wake of the coronavirus-caused economic downturn was nearly given significant changes. Big amendment changes to SB 939 Originally, Senate Bill...

Science or Politics? Gov. Newsom Stretching Out California’s Re-Opening

June 6, 2020 10:11 amJune 8, 2020 9:29 am

California, with 40 million residents, has 4,653 deaths attributed to COVID-19. New Jersey has 12,216; Michigan has 5,895; Illinois has 5,904; Massachusetts has 7,316; New York has 30,442. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a statewide business lockdown and shelter-in-place order...

California Announces Greater Phase 3 Reopenings For Next Week

June 6, 2020 7:47 amJune 8, 2020 3:10 pm

On Friday, California Health and Human Services (CHHS) Secretary Dr. Mark Gahly announced that schools, campgrounds, movie and tv productions, zoos, gyms, bars, and professional sports could reopen under strict rules and alterations beginning on June 12th. Advanced Phase 3...

Coronavirus Cases May Spike Amid a State of Emergency Over George Floyd Protests

June 1, 2020 6:23 am

As protests continue a week after the death of George Floyd and a State of Emergency being declared in Los Angeles County by Governor Gavin Newsom, major Californian cities, as well as cities nationwide, face a new threat: a projected...

Governor Newsom Signs New Executive Order Extending Statewide Eviction Halt

May 31, 2020 2:31 amMay 31, 2020 10:21 am

During a busy Friday consisting of continued coronavirus fears, a major Supreme Court ruling over church services, and riots over the death of George Floyd, Governor Gavin Newsom quietly signed an executive order that will bring significant changes across the...

Exclusive: Gov. Newsom’s BYD Mask Deal Profitable for Insider Dealmakers

May 28, 2020 6:28 amMay 29, 2020 7:02 am

New details are emerging about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $1.4 Billion deal for masks with BYD, a Chinese electric bus maker that is now manufacturing N95 masks. However, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic the deal has soured, as the...