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Jailed Criminals With Murder Convictions Celebrate LA DA Gascon’s Early Release Directive

March 11, 2021 6:27 am

On Wednesday, policies put into effect late last year by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon, known by many as the Gascon directive, drew renewed criticism following approval by criminals charged with murder who hope to have reduced sentences...

Several Los Angeles Supermarkets Close Due To City-Ordered ‘Hero Pay’ Pay Bumps

March 10, 2021 8:06 pmMarch 11, 2021 3:44 pm

Kroger announced Wednesday that three more grocery stores would be closing in the LA-area in the next few months due to the city’s recent “hero pay” ordinance. Under the Los Angeles “hero pay” ordinance passed earlier this month by the LA...

California’s ‘My Turn’ Program To Give Early Vaccinations To Vax Site Volunteers

March 9, 2021 7:29 pmMarch 11, 2021 6:31 am

Beginning this week, volunteers for the state’s volunteer ‘My Turn’ program can receive a COVID-19 vaccine for agreeing to help others become vaccinated. Under the guidelines, those who volunteer for four hours or more with My Turn will automatically become...

Sen. Bernie Sanders and National Democratic Party Leaders Denounce California Recall

March 9, 2021 2:22 amMarch 9, 2021 6:39 am

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Democratic leaders spoke out against the recall of California Governor Gavin Newsom following the recall campaign’s Sunday announcement of collecting nearly 2 million signatures. Since late last year, the RecallGavin2020 campaign has quickly gained in...

LA Teachers Union Votes To Not Return To In-Class Learning Until They Receive Vaccinations

March 8, 2021 6:01 pm

United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), the teachers union of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), announced over the weekend that all teachers would not be returning to classrooms unless their demands were met, potentially costing the LAUSD millions in...

AB 5 Exemption Bill For Seasonal Live Theater Workers Given New Committee Assignment

March 8, 2021 2:52 pm

An Assembly bill that would fracture AB 5 worker classifications by adding an exemption for seasonal live theater workers was assigned to the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee over the weekend. Assembly Bill 1227, authored by Marc Levine (D –...

Governor Newsom Announces New ‘Double Mask’ Guidelines

March 5, 2021 8:20 pmMarch 6, 2021 9:27 am

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) revised the state’s facemask policy Thursday, strongly encouraging Californians to wear two masks instead of one to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The CDPH revised the policy following new recommendations from the Center...