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California Eviction Defense Program for Vulnerable Renters Bill Passes in Committee

April 6, 2021 7:02 pm

A bill that would establish a statewide eviction defense program for renters with financial trouble passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Monday. Assembly Bill 1487, authored by Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills), would create a “Homeless Prevention Fund” that would...

San Francisco School Board May Halt School Renaming Plan on Tuesday

April 5, 2021 2:24 pm

The San San Francisco Unified School Board will vote Tuesday on whether or not to continue on with their plans to rename 44 schools following months of public backlash and several other scandals that have plagued the school board since...

Indoor Concerts, Events To Begin Reopening Beginning April 15th

April 3, 2021 7:45 am

Less than 48 hours after stadiums and theme parks in California could first start reopening, state officials announced on Friday indoor concerts, gatherings, weddings, and other indoor events could reopen starting on April 15th. According to the new guidelines, indoor...

USDA Settles Lawsuit With SNAP Beneficiaries, Increases Emergency Benefits For Over 1 Million in CA

April 3, 2021 2:25 amApril 2, 2021 7:51 pm

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a settlement with SNAP beneficiaries in California and Pennsylvania on Thursday, paving the way for over 1 million Californian households to receive higher Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting as early...

CDPH To Eliminate Travel Restriction Recommendations

April 2, 2021 2:46 pmApril 5, 2021 6:10 am

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) lifted the statewide travel advisory on Thursday, announcing the end of all recommended travel being within 120 miles of where Californians live. While the CDPH still says that all travelers should continue to...

CA Gov. Newsom and 4 Other Dem Governors Under Investigation For Nursing Home Virus Deaths

April 2, 2021 2:13 amApril 1, 2021 8:13 pm

Last year, in April 2020, California Globe reported the California Department of Public Health was suspending nursing home relegations to allow for COVID-19 patients to be “discharged to a Skilled Nursing Facility when clinically indicated.” This directive was ordered despite too...

More Than 45 San Diego County Business Sue Gov. Newsom, State Over Lockdowns In New Lawsuit

April 1, 2021 6:28 pm

A lawsuit filed by more than 45 small business in San Diego County filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against Governor Gavin Newsom and other state and local officials to end enforcement on all COVID-19 restrictions, essentially ending state of emergency...