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Small Claims Court Actions and Parties

February 21, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 21, 2025 2:31 am

In Part 1, Title 1, Chapter 5.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure is the small claims court. Article 3 deals with actions. Section 116.310 provides that no formal pleading, other than the claim, is necessary to initiate a small...

Sen. Wiener Claims Poll Shows Majority of Californians Continue to Support High-Speed Rail (snort)

February 20, 2025 4:44 pmFebruary 21, 2025 7:21 am

Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) Thursday responded to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s announcement that the Trump Administration will conduct a compliance review of California’s High-Speed Rail project. Judging by social media, most Californians are happy that no more taxpayer...

California Back With New Reparations Bill for ‘Descendants of Slaves Seeking Licenses’

February 20, 2025 2:55 amFebruary 21, 2025 7:21 am

Even after all of California Democrats’ failed attempts at reparations legislation, here comes one more… Being a descendent of a slave will get you special priority when applying for a professional license in non-slave state California. No joke. Assembly Bill...

.65 Cent-Per-Gallon Tax-Hike Halted By CARB Following Rejection By Office Of Administrative Law

February 20, 2025 2:45 amFebruary 20, 2025 2:46 am

A Low Carbon Fuel Standard gas tax increase by .65 cents previously approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) was halted on Tuesday following mandate changes being rejected by the Office Of Administrative Law. In November of last year,...

Financial Relief for Military Families

February 20, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 20, 2025 2:31 am

The California Military and Veterans Code, in Division 4, Chapter 3, contains “The California Military Families Financial Relief Act.” Section 800 provides that, in addition to any other benefits provided by law and to the extent permitted by federal law,...

New Bill Bans Sale of Anti-Aging Skin Care Products to Minors

February 19, 2025 4:44 pmFebruary 19, 2025 4:45 pm

A bill aimed at banning the sale of anti-aging skin care products to those under the age of 18 was introduced in the Assembly on Tuesday. Assembly Bill 728 by Assemblyman Alex Lee (D-San Jose), would make it unlawful to...

California’s $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage: Job Losses, Higher Food Prices, Increased Automation

February 19, 2025 11:46 amFebruary 19, 2025 11:53 am

A new study released today by the Berkeley Research Group proves that California’s $20 minimum wage for fast food workers has led to job losses, higher food prices, and increased automation in the industry. The BRG study found, “California’s fast-food restaurants...