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Gov. Newsom Issues New State Of Emergency In Five Counties

September 7, 2020 5:57 pmSeptember 8, 2020 4:01 pm

On Sunday, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a new State of Emergency proclamation due to wildfires raging in five counties. The proclamation covers three major fires currently blazing in California: the Creek Fire in Fresno, Madera, and Mariposa Counties, the El...

Bill To Create A State Suicide Prevention Office Passes Senate, Assembly

September 5, 2020 7:31 am

Earlier this week, a bill that would create the Office of Suicide Prevention within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and increase suicide prevention measures with in the state unanimously passed both houses in Sacramento, leaving only Governor Gavin...

Gov. Newsom Signs Emergency Proclamation to Increase Power Production

September 4, 2020 2:46 pmSeptember 7, 2020 11:01 am

On Thursday, in anticipation of another major heat wave to hit during the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an emergency proclamation to suspend some permitting requirements and push forward other measures to free up power for projected higher electrical demand...

Relaxed Sex Offender Registry Requirement Bill Passes Both Houses

September 4, 2020 6:54 am

On Monday, a bill that would no longer automatically place people on the sex offender list for performing certain sexual acts with minors was narrowly passed by both houses before the session deadline, making the bill one step short from...

Senate, Assembly Pass Mandatory Minority Board Member Quota Bill

September 3, 2020 6:11 pmSeptember 7, 2020 6:46 am

Earlier this week, a bill that would set up mandatory minority minimums on California company boards of directors narrowly passed in the Assembly and Senate, leaving it a signature away from becoming law. Assembly Bill 979, authored by Assemblyman Chris...

Los Angeles Announces Fiscal Emergency, Plans To Furlough Over 15,000 City Workers

September 3, 2020 3:10 pmSeptember 4, 2020 2:47 pm

On Wednesday, the city of Los Angeles declared a fiscal emergency, with the LA City Council announcing the furloughs of more than 15,000 city workers to help fill in the $400 million deficit the city is now facing. Over 15,000...

3 Teacher Requirement Reduction Bills Killed Before Final Floor Votes

September 3, 2020 2:11 amSeptember 2, 2020 9:39 pm

On Monday, a trio of bills aimed at simplifying and reducing the number of tests needed to become a teacher in California failed before getting to final floor votes in the Legislature, keeping the current 4 test requirement system in...