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Civil Rights Corps Damaging Criminal Justice System with Meritless Lawsuits

January 6, 2023 10:44 amJanuary 8, 2023 8:43 pm

Like many jurisdictions across the nation, Los Angeles County has a big problem with its bail system. Scores of defendants are being forced to wait far too long to make their case that they should have their bails lowered or...

New CA Law Decriminalizing Jaywalking Because of ‘Racism’ is Cover for Real Motive

January 6, 2023 9:27 am

Yet another new law to turn all of California into San Francisco was passed by the California Legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last fall. This one legalizes jaywalking, effective January 1, 2023. While this might not sound earth...

The Governor and the Public Records Act

January 6, 2023 7:42 amJanuary 6, 2023 7:45 am

California’s Government Code provides for access to public records, which is set forth in the California Public Records Act (PRA), which is contained in Division 10 of Title 1. There are specified types of public records and rules related to...

Class Action Lawsuit Against Southwest Airlines Cancellations Filed In San Diego

January 5, 2023 12:28 pm

A class-action lawsuit of San Diego families affected by the recent mass Southwest Airlines cancellations in late December and Early January was announced this week, joining several other lawsuits filed nationwide against the company over the holiday cancellations. The mass...

Residence Restrictions and Absences from the State for Public Officers and Employees

January 5, 2023 7:10 amJanuary 5, 2023 7:16 am

The California Government Code imposes a number of residence restrictions on public officers and employees in Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Division 4 of Title 1, which was enacted in 1943. Government Code Section 1060 requires the following officers...

Federal Govt. Orders Union Pacific To Deliver Livestock Feed To California After Numerous Delays

January 4, 2023 2:45 amJanuary 3, 2023 8:55 pm

The U.S. Surface Transportation Board issued an emergency order on Tuesday to force the Union Pacific railroad to haul corn and grain to California to prevent millions of chickens and cattle belonging to Foster Farms from starving. Last year, the...

Bruce’s Beach Sold Back To LA County For $20 Million Less Than 7 Months After Handover To Family

January 4, 2023 2:30 amJanuary 4, 2023 6:53 am

Heirs of the Bruce family, who were given back Bruce’s Beach in Manhattan Beach last year following 98 years after a controversial eminent domain decision by the city, sold back the beach to Los Angeles County on Tuesday after less...