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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...

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...