Highlight Archives - Page 512 of 836

Protesters Hang Blow Dryers on Tree Outside Nancy Pelosi’s Home

September 4, 2020 7:24 amSeptember 4, 2020 7:35 am

Angry San Francisco salon customers protested outside Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home Thursday by hanging blow driers and curlers from nearby trees. Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi was busted this week violating state and local coronavirus lockdown...

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...

California’s Three Fish and Wildlife Entities: What’s the Difference?

September 4, 2020 6:37 amSeptember 4, 2020 6:43 am

California has three fish and wildlife-related entities: Fish and Game Commission, and Department of Fish and Wildfire, and Wildlife Conservation Board. What’s the difference? Fish and Game Commission First, we need to consult the California Constitution. Article IV, Section 20...

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...

With Important CA Supreme Court Win for Sacramento Developer, City Faces Damages Payout and Legal Fees

September 3, 2020 2:11 pmSeptember 3, 2020 3:44 pm

In April and May, California Globe reported that the Superior Court and the 3rd District Court of Appeals of California unanimously ruled that the Sacramento City Council, and in particular Councilman Jay Schenirer, violated the 14th Amendment Constitutional rights and...

California’s Two Veterans Affairs Entities: What’s the Difference?

September 3, 2020 6:38 amSeptember 3, 2020 6:43 am

California has two veterans’ affairs-related entities: California Veterans Board and Department of Veterans Affairs. What’s the difference? Department of Veterans Affairs In Section 63 of the Military and Veterans Code, “there is in the state government a Department of Veterans...