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Encinitas’ Rejection of High Density Apartments Next Target for AG Bonta’s Housing Strike Force

March 25, 2022 12:16 pm

The California Attorney General and state Department of Justice continue to challenge cities not complying with state laws aimed at increasing housing and creating affordable housing. They called out the San Diego County city of Encinitas Thursday for not approving...

Is There a Difference Between Intent and Policy in Statutes?

March 25, 2022 6:19 amMarch 25, 2022 6:26 am

Readers of bills and statutes will regularly come across statements of legislative intent, such as paragraphs that usually begin with either “It is the intent of the Legislature to …” or “The Legislature finds and declares that …” On other...

Violent Crimes Up 60% in LA According to Latest LAPD Data Since 2019

March 25, 2022 2:50 amMarch 24, 2022 9:51 pm

During a Los Angeles Board of Police Commission meeting earlier this week, LAPD Chief Michel Moore revealed that violent crimes have risen exponentially in the past year, moving the city closer to San Francisco in terms of the highest crime...

Chevron El Segundo Workers Avoid Strike Following Acceptance of Final Offer

March 24, 2022 4:01 pm

A second strike at a Chevron refinery was narrowly averted on Wednesday after the United Steelworkers union voted to ratify the oil company’s last contract offer at the Chevron El Segundo Refinery outside of Los Angeles. The Contract issue dates...

What Is in California’s Civil Procedure Code?

March 24, 2022 3:32 pmMarch 24, 2022 2:35 pm

The California Code of Civil Procedure is one of 29 Codes that contain state statutes. The CCP, as it is often referred to, contains several sections of general provisions, followed by 4 Parts. There are also numerous divisions, parts, chapters,...

California: The Golden State Becomes The Abortion State

March 24, 2022 9:17 amApril 3, 2022 4:42 pm

The Governor who shut down California’s beaches and legendary tourist attractions, churches, bars and restaurants as a response to the COVID pandemic, is now promoting abortion tourism, inviting tourists to visit California and get an abortion if their own state...

Should State Contracts or Grants Be Exempt from Oversight Laws?

March 24, 2022 6:30 amMarch 24, 2022 6:35 am

As a general rule, the awarding of contracts or grants are subject to state laws including those in the Public Contract Code, the State Contracting Manual, and provisions of the Government Code, such as the personal services contracting requirements. In...