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Gov. Newsom Forms ‘Strike Team’ To Solve Unemployment Issues, Delays At The EDD

July 31, 2020 2:29 amJuly 30, 2020 7:35 pm

On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the formation of a “strike team” to solve numerous issues plaguing the Employment Development Department (EDD). Governor Newsom’s EDD “strike team” Fronted by Government Operations Agency Secretary Yolanda Richardson and open government group Code...

California High School Seniors Who Missed Graduating In 2020 To Receive Diplomas Under AB 1350

July 30, 2020 2:14 pm

On Wednesday, a bill that would retroactively grant a high school diploma to senior high school students who were in good academic standing but failed to finish high school because of the COVID-19 shutdowns was passed unanimously in the Senate...

California Eviction Moratorium Could End As Soon As Next Month

July 29, 2020 9:13 pmJuly 30, 2020 3:26 pm

The statewide eviction moratorium, set in place by the Judicial Council in April, has been placed on notice for expiration next month following an announcement last Friday by California Supreme Court Chief Justice and Judicial Council leader Tani Cantil-Sakauye. An...

Orange County Board of Education Sues Gov. Newsom, CDPH Over School Reopenings

July 29, 2020 6:39 pm

On Tuesday, the Orange County Board of Education voted 4-0 to sue Governor Gavin Newsom and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Sonia Angell over new state rules stopping non-remote classes in counties with high numbers of new...

Gov. Newsom Blocks COVID-19 Funding For Two California Cities Not Obeying Closure Order

July 29, 2020 3:23 amJuly 28, 2020 9:24 pm

On Monday, two Central Valley cities confirmed that they would be going against lockdown orders from Governor Gavin Newsom and allow all businesses within their cities to remain open, costing the cities over $600,000 in state relief aid. Atwater, Coalinga...

Salon Owners Protest For Indoor Re-openings In Southern California

July 28, 2020 2:34 pm

On Monday, salon owners protested in San Diego and Los Angeles County against having to work outside, threatening to ramp protests up to the state level in August if they aren’t allowed to work inside their stores. “Masks on, save...

Medical Negligence Compensation Cap Measure Qualifies for 2022 Ballot

July 28, 2020 2:15 amJuly 27, 2020 9:07 pm

On Monday, a ballot initiative set to remove a negligence compensation cap of $250,000 in medical malpractice cases became the first ballot initiative approved for the 2022 election from the office of state Attorney General Xavier Becerra. Raising the $250,000...