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San Francisco School Board Votes Unanimously to Halt Controversial School Renaming Plan

April 7, 2021 3:19 pm

The San Francisco Board of Education suspended their controversial decision to rename 44 schools on Tuesday following months of criticism and growing concerns over the research used by the panel in charge of finding schools to rename. Following the School...

Fixing K-12 Education in California

April 7, 2021 6:07 amApril 7, 2021 6:15 am

Supporters of education reform in California have never had a bigger opportunity than right now. More parents than ever have now witnessed the selfish overreach of the teachers’ unions, at the same time as they’ve experienced, by the millions, creative...

In Defense of AB 5

April 7, 2021 2:30 amApril 6, 2021 7:00 pm

While I am not a fan of California’s approach to the classification of workers in this state, I feel an obligation to correct the misunderstanding that continues to be perpetuated about AB 5 and its impact on independent contractors. AB...

Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Bill Passed in Senate Committee

April 7, 2021 2:28 amApril 9, 2021 3:49 pm

A bill that would legalize possession of several psychedelic drugs, such as LSD and psilocybin “magic” mushrooms, was passed by the Senate Public Safety Committee 4-1 on Tuesday. Senate Bill 519, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), would make...

California Eviction Defense Program for Vulnerable Renters Bill Passes in Committee

April 6, 2021 7:02 pm

A bill that would establish a statewide eviction defense program for renters with financial trouble passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Monday. Assembly Bill 1487, authored by Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills), would create a “Homeless Prevention Fund” that would...

Gov. Newsom Announces State Aims to ‘Fully Reopen’ Mid-June, But Masks Still Mandatory

April 6, 2021 3:13 pmApril 9, 2021 11:19 am

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that in 10 weeks or by June 15th, the state “aims to be fully reopened,” but masks will still be mandatory. What started out as two weeks to flatten the curve has turned into 14...

LA City Council Proposal Would House Homeless By Beaches Across City

April 6, 2021 2:55 pm

A Los Angeles City Council motion that would temporarily house homeless people on beaches across Los Angeles was proposed on Monday by City Councilor Mike Bonin. According to the proposed action, temporary tiny home and camping sites would be established...