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Foster Dependent Housing Expansion Passes Unanimously In Assembly

September 5, 2020 7:25 am

Earlier this week, the Assembly unanimously passed a bill to increase housing and essential services for non-minor foster children. An expansion of housing, post-child needs for foster dependents Assembly Bill 1979, authored by Assemblywoman Laura Friedman (D-Glendale), would require county...

Gov. Newsom Signs Emergency Proclamation to Increase Power Production

September 4, 2020 2:46 pmSeptember 7, 2020 11:01 am

On Thursday, in anticipation of another major heat wave to hit during the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an emergency proclamation to suspend some permitting requirements and push forward other measures to free up power for projected higher electrical demand...

Protesters Hang Blow Dryers on Tree Outside Nancy Pelosi’s Home

September 4, 2020 7:24 amSeptember 4, 2020 7:35 am

Angry San Francisco salon customers protested outside Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home Thursday by hanging blow driers and curlers from nearby trees. Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi was busted this week violating state and local coronavirus lockdown...

Relaxed Sex Offender Registry Requirement Bill Passes Both Houses

September 4, 2020 6:54 am

On Monday, a bill that would no longer automatically place people on the sex offender list for performing certain sexual acts with minors was narrowly passed by both houses before the session deadline, making the bill one step short from...

California’s Three Fish and Wildlife Entities: What’s the Difference?

September 4, 2020 6:37 amSeptember 4, 2020 6:43 am

California has three fish and wildlife-related entities: Fish and Game Commission, and Department of Fish and Wildfire, and Wildlife Conservation Board. What’s the difference? Fish and Game Commission First, we need to consult the California Constitution. Article IV, Section 20...

Senate, Assembly Pass Mandatory Minority Board Member Quota Bill

September 3, 2020 6:11 pmSeptember 7, 2020 6:46 am

Earlier this week, a bill that would set up mandatory minority minimums on California company boards of directors narrowly passed in the Assembly and Senate, leaving it a signature away from becoming law. Assembly Bill 979, authored by Assemblyman Chris...

Los Angeles Announces Fiscal Emergency, Plans To Furlough Over 15,000 City Workers

September 3, 2020 3:10 pmSeptember 4, 2020 2:47 pm

On Wednesday, the city of Los Angeles declared a fiscal emergency, with the LA City Council announcing the furloughs of more than 15,000 city workers to help fill in the $400 million deficit the city is now facing. Over 15,000...