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Refunding the ‘Cal Competes Tax Credit’ through Senate Bill 313

February 5, 2021 1:27 pmFebruary 5, 2021 1:40 pm

On February 4, Senator Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles) introduced Senate Bill 313, which would allow the refund to taxpayers of their California Competes tax credits if specified conditions are met. The bill would amend Revenue and Taxation Code Sections...

LA County Prosecutors Barred from Attending Parole Hearings Under DA Gascón’s ‘Reforms’

February 5, 2021 7:42 amFebruary 5, 2021 7:42 am

The California District Attorneys Association announced Thursday their support of Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva and crime victims with his announcement that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will attend parole hearings to represent the victims in place of...

Newsom Recall Moves Relentlessly Towards Qualifying

February 5, 2021 2:05 amFebruary 5, 2021 1:41 pm

With exactly one month left to gather signatures, the effort to force California Governor Newsom to fight for his political life in a special election appears on the verge of success. Back in June 2020, against the advice of every...

Mayor Garcetti Announces Return of Project Roomkey to Los Angeles

February 4, 2021 8:42 pm

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Wednesday that Project Roomkey, a program that houses at-risk homeless people during the COVID-19 pandemic, would be making a comeback in the city, with FEMA reimbursing the city 100% of the costs. Project Roomkey...

Placerville City Seal Noose Controversy Ramps Up as Some Equate it With Modern Racial Strife

February 4, 2021 6:07 pm

Officials in the city of Placerville formed a subcommittee this week for recommendations over removing a noose from the city seal. The seal, which includes a miner panning gold, also includes a noose hanging from a tree. It references the...

Sacramento ‘Unhoused’ and ‘Unsober’ Need Treatment Before Housing

February 4, 2021 9:07 amFebruary 4, 2021 9:08 am

Last week the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously in an emergency meeting to immediately open a warming center, a local pool house as needed, and two downtown city garages with bathrooms as safe places for homeless people, AFTER Tuesday’s massive...

SB 49 Would Provide COVID Relief for Business License Fees

February 4, 2021 7:11 amFebruary 5, 2021 1:42 pm

As amended February 1, Senate Bill 49 by Senator Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) would provide an exemption from license fees imposed on businesses. It would add Sections 16000.9 and 16100.9 to the Business and Professions Code, add Section 8627.9 to...