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Bar files class action over liquor license and permit fees after forced COVID closure
Claims filed against the state-run Department of Alcohol Beverage Control by bar and restaurant owners doing business in Los Angeles County have turned into a class-action lawsuit.
Central District federal courthouses closed until Jan. 8
Federal courthouses in the U.S. Central District, including Orange County, Riverside, and Los Angeles, are closed until Friday, January 8th, according to U.S. District Chief Judge Philip S. Gutierrez.
Federal judge declines to follow SCOTUS order, freeing church goers from COVID ban
Pasadena Church renews its SCOTUS appeal after federal judge declines to follow order
Gov. Newsom exposed for PlumpJack companies accepting $3 million in PPE funds
Recall Gavin Newsom movement reaches 800,000 signatures, undergoes verification process
Assemblyman Kiley: Gov. Newsom is 'acting like an autocrat and Roman dictator'
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appealed a Sutter County Superior Court judge’s decision that enjoins and prohibits him from exercising any power under the California Emergency Services Act (CESA) that would amend, alter or change existing statutory law, make new statutory law or legislative policy.
State judge demands evidence to uphold ban on outdoor restaurant dining in LA
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge James Chalfant declined to sign an order that would uphold a COVID-19 ban on outdoor dining Wednesday and instead asked health officials for evidence as to why the prohibition should remain.
NFIB: Gov. Newsom's small business financial assistance to 'soften the blow' of stricter COVID shutdown
After Gov. Gavin Newsom announced last week the availability of financial assistance for businesses suffering from COVID-19 restrictions, he subsequently issued regional Stay at Home Orders that include requiring Californians to stay at home as much as possible and that closes certain sectors of business
SCOTUS grants injunction freeing churches from Gov. Newsom's COVID restrictions
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) granted Harvest Rock Church and Harvest International Ministry’s petition for writ of certiorari last week, vacating lower court orders that were preventing worshipers from attending the church as well as chanting and singing during services due to COVID-19 restrictions
San Bernadino restaurant owner welcomes county lawsuit against Gov. Newsom
The family-owned Taco Shop Mexican Grill in San Bernadino has been serving diners since 2008, and for the first time, the eatery has been barely keeping afloat
LA restaurant demands the state refund permit money after pandemic closure
LA restaurant is leveraging claims against the state-run Department of Alcohol Beverage Control and county agencies to secure liquor, health, and tourism fees
Pasadena church moves SCOTUS to overturn Gov. Newsom's COVID-19 restrictions
An emergency petition filed with the U.S.
Three new laws for small businesses to watch as 2021 approaches
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has identified three laws to watch in 2021 as 41 of 58 counties statewide cope with purple zone restrictions during the holidays.
State Auditor: Southern California cities make up half the top ten list of the fiscally unhealthy
Five out of the top 10 cities at high financial risk are located in Southern California, according to the office of the California State Auditor, and COVID-19 is only partly to blame.
Orange County supervisors push holiday restrictions into purple zone to curb COVID cases
Orange County is one of 41 out of the state's 58 categorized in the COVID-19 "purple zone" by order of Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
Center for WorkLife Law: Women workers disproportionately impacted by COVID
Women workers in California are feeling the impact of COVID-19 more than men
NFIB releases small business trends report, foresees COVID purple ranking will cramp hiring
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its monthly Small Business Economic Trends report, showing a rise in the number of business owners who feel uncertain about the future
Republicans are gaining political ground in OC, San Diego and Bakersfield
Republican Congressman Mike Garcia is emerging as the leader over Democratic Assemblywoman Christy Smith in Los Angeles County’s District 25
Lemon law firm countersues former associates in $2 million fee fight; Expert says 'surprising to see allegations of direct fraud and attorney-in-fighting laid out so publicly'
One of the most prolific filers of lemon lawsuits against auto makers has countersued a former partner in a dispute involving more than $2 million in attorney fees.
Republican Orange County Board chairwoman poised to unseat Democratic Rep. Harley Rouda
Michelle Steel is emerging as a leader over Democratic incumbent Harley Rouda to represent the 48th District in Orange County
Recall Gov. Newsom effort granted a 120-day extension to gather signatures
The grass-roots movement aiming to unseat Gov. Gavin Newsom was granted 120 additional days to collect 1,495,709 signed petitions by a Sacramento judge last week. Currently, 700,000 signed recall petitions have been verified