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Mandatory Ethnic Studies Course For CSU Graduation Bill Passed By Senate

June 19, 2020 4:48 pm

‘Cal State University is today graduating students who cannot do basic algebra, supposedly a requirement for admission to the university. They also cannot compose a paragraph, much less an entire research paper. Once the CSU has figured out how to...

Citizen Power: Masks Off and Health Director Out in OC

June 19, 2020 10:19 amMarch 17, 2022 8:25 pm

If you read the myriad of misleading online newspaper headlines in California you would be led to believe that Gov. Newsom’s new “order” that masks must be worn outdoors is an enforceable state law (see here, here, here, here, here)....

Assemblyman Wants Discriminatory 911 Calls to Be Hate Crimes

June 19, 2020 2:50 amJune 18, 2020 5:52 pm

Assemblyman Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) says he is introducing legislation that would outlaw discriminatory calls to 911. But it is unclear from his announcement who would determine whether the caller was acting with a discriminatory animus. Maybe the police? But that’s...

Warehouse Worker Extended Protection Bill Faces Senate Vote

June 19, 2020 2:23 amJune 18, 2020 5:45 pm

This week, a bill aiming prohibit time used going to the restroom, using a hand-washing station, drinking water, reporting a Labor Code violation or taking a break from being counted toward the time required to complete a quota was moved...

Marc Berman authored the "Deepfake" bill.

Mail-In Ballot Bill Passes Senate, Governor Signs

June 18, 2020 2:44 pmJune 18, 2020 6:13 pm

UPDATE below: On Thursday, the Assembly approved a bill that would authorize sending a mail-in ballot to every active registered voter in California. AB 860 a Governor’s signature away from becoming law Assembly Bill 860, authored by Assemblyman Marc Berman...

Gov. Newsom Issues Mandatory Mask Order, Worn Inside and Outside

June 18, 2020 2:42 pmJune 18, 2020 2:43 pm

‘We usually recommend people who are ill wear surgical masks to prevent transmission [to others]… it may be kind of an awareness tool, but in terms of its direct benefits, there’s no data.’ Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, Professor of Medicine and...

California Letting Out More Prisoners Over COVID in Second Wave of Early Release Program

June 18, 2020 11:17 amJune 18, 2020 11:23 am

California is releasing some prisoners early to stem the spread of the coronavirus in the Golden State’s jails. The jail birds will be sprung starting July 1, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The idea is to...