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New Bill Would Increase Capital Gains Exclusion On Homes Sold To First-Time Buyers

March 1, 2021 5:14 pmMarch 4, 2021 11:48 am

On Monday, a new bill that would incentivize homeowners to sell their homes to first-time buyers received additional support before it’s committee assignment later this month. Senate Bill 601, authored by Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa), would increase the capital...

Gov. Newsom, Legislature Reach $6.6 Billion Deal To Reopen Schools

March 1, 2021 2:44 pmMarch 4, 2021 11:49 am

On Sunday, Governor Gavin Newsom reached an agreement with state legislators over reopening schools on Monday, leading the way for public schools across California to get up to $6.6 billion by the end of the month. Under the agreed upon...

California Supreme Court Rules That 14, 15-Year-Olds Cannot Be Tried As Adults

February 26, 2021 5:58 pm

On Thursday, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously that 14- and 15-year-old criminals cannot be tried as adults, validating a state law three years after being signed by the Governor. The case over trying 14-and15-year-olds as juveniles began in November...

Court Of Appeals To Hear California High-Capacity Magazine Limit Law Again

February 26, 2021 7:38 amFebruary 27, 2021 2:08 pm

On Thursday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals announced that an 11-member panel will reconsider a ruling made last year that had ruled against California’s ban on high-capacity magazines for firearms. High-capacity magazines have been under constant debate and...

San Diego County Announces $100 Million Rental, Utility Grant Program

February 24, 2021 3:04 pm

San Diego County officials announced Tuesday the creation of a $100 million rental and utility grant program. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is primarily targeted at assisting low-income renters in the County who have been affected by the COVID-19...

Final Net Neutrality Lawsuit Against California Halted By District Court Judge

February 23, 2021 8:35 pmFebruary 24, 2021 11:17 am

On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge John Mendez denied a request from telecommunication companies to block California’s net neutrality law, allowing the state to enforce it after a three year wait. The three year battle over California’s law began in...

Gov. Newsom Signs $7.6 Billion COVID-19 Economic Relief Package Into Law

February 23, 2021 2:38 pmFebruary 24, 2021 6:09 pm

On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $7.6 billion COVID-19 economic relief package less than a day after it had passed both the Senate and Assembly. The relief package, known through it’s bill designation as Senate Bill 87, focuses on...