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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...

$1 Billion BYD Mask Deal Approved By Feds, To Be Shipped Soon

June 9, 2020 9:05 pm

On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom’s office confirmed that the $1 billion BYD mask deal that will bring a total of 150 million N95 masks to California finally won federal approval and will be shipped soon. The mask deal with the...

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...

Rioters Explain How and Why the George Floyd Protests Have Lasted So Long

June 9, 2020 6:42 am

Since May 26th, one day after George Floyd died after a police officer held him down by the throat with his knee in Minneapolis, protests and riots have erupted across the United States and around the world. Unlike protests and...

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...

California Legislature Announces 2020-2021 Budget Proposal

June 4, 2020 8:32 pmJune 5, 2020 7:50 am

On Wednesday, the California Assembly and Senate announced a budget proposal that would largely be left intact without many significant cuts, putting it directly at odds with Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal. Senators and Assembly members don’t want Newsom’s budget...