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Palos Verdes School Board Threatens Censure of Member for Participating in Federal Schools Lawsuit

August 5, 2020 5:19 pmAugust 5, 2020 5:19 pm

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD) Board of Education has five members, four of which are set to vote to censure the fifth member at Wednesday’s board meeting. Matthew Brach, the only board member who is also a...

California NCAA Players Demand More COVID-19 Protections, Extended Eligibility From Governor

August 5, 2020 12:45 pmAugust 7, 2020 11:13 am

On Tuesday, a group of Californian Pac-12 football players and officials from Governor Gavin Newsom’s office met to discuss what the state is doing for players during the COVID-19 pandemic and what the Governor could possibly do to protect them...

CHHS Announces Recently Reported COVID-19 Rate Drops Were Not Accurate

August 5, 2020 3:22 amAugust 5, 2020 6:25 am

On Tuesday, California Health and Human Services (CHHS) Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced that COVID-19 rate drops reported by Governor Gavin Newsom during a press conference on Monday was not accurate, meaning that California possibly saw a rise in positive...

Bill Would Allow Certified Midwifes to Perform Abortions Without Doctors

August 4, 2020 5:19 pm

On Friday, the Assembly Business and Professions Committee will hear a bill that would allowed certified nurse-midwifes to perform abortions without doctor supervision. Certified nurse-midwives close to getting expanded rights and duties Senate Bill 1237, authored by Senator Bill Dodd...

California District Attorneys Association Asks NFL to Pull Stephon Clark Video

August 4, 2020 3:25 pmAugust 6, 2020 11:28 am

The National Football league, as part of its new Inspire Change campaign, has created a video about the death of Stephon Clark, the 22-year old black male shot to death by two Sacramento police officers in March 2018 following a...

Trophy Hunting, African Animal Product Importation Ban Bill To Be Heard In Assembly Committee

August 4, 2020 6:30 amAugust 3, 2020 8:53 pm

This week, the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife is due to have a hearing over a bill that would effectively end wildlife trafficking into California. A trophy hunt, wild animal importation ban Senate Bill 1175, authored by Senator...

Gov. Newsom: COVID-19 Focus On Central Valley As State Shows Improvement

August 3, 2020 4:51 pm

On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced new COVID-19 cases and positivity rates were down in all areas of California except for the Central Valley, which is due to receive more money and support from the government this week. In addition...