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Proposed Bill Will Add New Religious Garment, Grooming Standards In Prisons

February 21, 2023 8:41 pmFebruary 22, 2023 7:00 am

A bill that proposes to add new state guidelines regarding religious clothing and grooming in prisons and jails, including what to do about headwear and beards, was assigned to the Senate Public Safety Committee over the weekend. Senate Bill 309,...

AB 1356: Mass Layoffs

February 21, 2023 8:27 pmFebruary 21, 2023 8:33 pm

On February 17, 2023, Assembly Bill 1356 by Assemblyman Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) was introduced regarding relocations, terminations, and mass layoffs. AB 1356 would amend Labor Code Sections 1400.5, 1401, 1402, and 1403. Section 1 of the bill would amend Labor...

Rep. Barbara Lee Announces Run For Senate In 2024

February 21, 2023 1:06 pmFebruary 21, 2023 8:09 pm

After over a month of speculation and growing anticipation, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced on Tuesday that she will be running for the U.S. Senate next year. Lee, who has been in the House of Representatives since 1998 representing the Oakland...

OPINION: The State Of Downtown Sacramento

February 21, 2023 10:47 amFebruary 21, 2023 10:58 am

The Sacramento State of Downtown and the city was held Tuesday morning at the Sacramento Convention Center. With Sacramento’s downtown still hurting from Covid business lockdowns, as well as the riots of Summer 2020, city leaders are rightfully concerned with how...

SB 809: Fair Chance Act of 2023, Conviction History

February 21, 2023 6:56 amFebruary 21, 2023 7:14 am

On February 17, 2023, Senate Bill 809 by Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles), and Senator Aisha Wahab (D-Hayward) was introduced to address conviction histories. SB 809 would amend Civil Code Section 1786.16, amend Government Code Sections 12960 and 12965, add Government...

COVID Reparations – Sure, Why Not?

February 21, 2023 2:45 amFebruary 21, 2023 2:46 am

During the past few weeks, much has been said about the concept of the payment of reparations for Black Americans who have suffered due to the legacy of slavery. But what about those who suffered during the pandemic due to...

Culver City Homeless Tent Ban Already Limiting Homeless Movement Into City

February 21, 2023 2:30 amFebruary 21, 2023 2:31 am

Less than a week following Culver City’s sweeping tent and homeless encampment ban, those who work with the homeless in Southern California are now faced with a stark new reality. For years, Los Angeles and the dozens of other cities...