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Los Angeles DA Q&A, Part Five

February 6, 2024 3:48 pmFebruary 6, 2024 5:27 pm

This is the final installment of a series of questions and answers with the candidates for Los Angeles District Attorney. Thank you for reading and we hope the series has been informative. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon has not...

Repeat Sexually Violent Offender to be Released in Placer County

February 6, 2024 10:04 amFebruary 6, 2024 5:00 pm

Despite opposition by Placer County officials and residents, sexually violent predator William Stevenson is slated for release by state officials in the Northern California county, “but they are not yet prepared to reveal where,” CBS News reports. “The California Department of...

Los Angeles Deputy DAs Sue Their Boss Gascon – Again

February 6, 2024 3:20 amFebruary 6, 2024 3:21 am

The Association of Deputy District Attorneys (ADDA) of Los Angeles have sued their boss George Gascon again, this time charging him with brazenly refusing to turn over what should be public records. In refusing a number of separate requests, Gascon...

Frequently Asked Questions About California Special Sessions

February 6, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 6, 2024 2:46 am

Can the Governor call a special session for any reason? Under Article IV, Section 3(b) of the state constitution, it is “on extraordinary occasions” that the Governor by proclamation can force the Legislature to assemble in special session. This is...

Los Angeles DA Q&A, Part Four: On Strikes and Reform

February 5, 2024 11:41 amFebruary 5, 2024 11:41 am

This is part four of a continuing series of questions and answers with the candidates for Los Angeles District Attorney. California has a “three strikes” law. That should mean that if you do three very bad things you can go...

Assembly Republican Leader Gallagher Files Legal Brief Supportive of Taxpayer Protection Initiative

February 5, 2024 3:00 amFebruary 7, 2024 6:34 am

The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, would give voters final approval on future taxes and fees imposed by state and local governments. The measure has already qualified for the November 2024 ballot. However, Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats...

Frequently Asked Questions on California’s Suspense Files

February 5, 2024 2:55 amFebruary 5, 2024 2:56 am

Which committee(s) uses a “Suspense File”? The two Appropriations Committees in the California Legislature have a process they call the “Suspense File.” How does a bill get referred to the Appropriations Committee? First, any bill which has been keyed “fiscal”...