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Judicial Council to allocate $25 million to help courts with case backlog
The Judicial Council approved a recommendation last week to allocate $25 million to address case delays caused by COVID-19.
After COVID dining ban, wine country coalition sues Gov. Newsom who vows to fight instead of settle
Restaurant owner Carl Dene has lost a lot of money since COVID-19 emerged nearly a year ago.
Group to drop LA, San Francisco and Sacramento to form 'New California'
A series of events, including the alleged decline of the public school system, lead school administrator Paul Preston to launch a movement in 2005 which seeks to form a new statehood within California.
ACLU settlement requires OC Supervisors to change comment rules at meetings
OC Board of Supervisors to change commentary rules, per a settlement with the ACLU.
NFIB wants Gov. Newsom to suspend taxes, regulations for six months.
The number of business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months declined 24 points.
Orange County recalls some Moderna vaccine doses as distribution ramps up
COVID-19 vaccinations taking place in the parking lot of Anaheim’s Disneyland Resort have been so successful that the Orange County Board of Supervisors is planning a second site
Toxic Substances Control sues over battery plant contamination, appeals Exide bankruptcy
The state Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) sued ten companies connected to a now-closed battery recycling plant, accusing them of spewing dangerous heavy metals and other toxins in the air, on the ground, and in the water.
State Supreme Court issues final ruling that conflicts with Prop 22
The California legislature has an opportunity to clarify how the state should classify its independent contractors now that the California Supreme Court has issued a final ruling
Attorney suing for restaurants: 'State continues permit fees despite COVID closures, restrictions'
The state of California expects restaurants to continue to pay permitting fees even though many have been forced to close or partially shutter due to COVID-19 restrictions, according to an attorney representing the interests of restaurants.
San Luis Obispo restaurant owner bemoans COVID ban while county supervisors consider suing state
When Gov. Newsom announced COVID-19 restrictions that prohibit in-door dining at restaurants in the Southern California region, it was a tough pill for Joanne Currie to swallow as the owner of the Splash Cafe in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County.
COVID surge causes LA County to limit ambulance transport to hospitals
A new order issued by Los Angeles County could subject the local government to negligence and malpractice litigation
AB 3088 eviction moratorium extension forcing one group to subsidize another, critic says
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed last week that California’s AB 3088 eviction moratorium be extended so that renters who are experiencing COVID-19 financial hardship are only required to pay 25% of their monthly rent to avoid eviction, leaving some taxpayer advocacy groups, miffed by the governor’s move.
Attorney General Becerra sues seafood companies over toxic chemicals
COVID-19 may be one of the reasons why a cluster of seafood companies was sued last week by Attorney General Xavier Becerra for reportedly failing to warn consumers about toxic chemicals in ocean food products
Deputy district attorneys challenge newly elected Los Angeles DA's criminal justice reforms
A Los Angeles County judge ordered newly elected District Attorney George Gascón to show why criminal justice reforms he enacted should not be dismantled. LA County Superior Court Judge David J.
Appellate court rules against state judge who sided with restaurants over COVID ban
An appellate panel has turned the tables on a state judge who sided with restaurant owners when they asked for a stay on a COVID-19 order issued by the Los Angeles County health officials, which banned outdoor dining
Breweries allege COVID-19 meal requirement not equally applied to wineries
When the state first required craft breweries statewide to sell a meal along with beer in July, Second Chance Beer Company Co-Owner Virginia Morrison was at a loss.
Chief Justice loosens assigned judges program to adjudicate COVID backlog of cases
Private judging firm experienced an increased demand for contract judges nationwide
Ford argues Kiesel firm's request for 'unjustified windfall' of $1.25 million in fees should be denied
Ford Motor Co: Lemon law attorney fees of $1,100 and $895 per hour are unreasonable
NFIB poll finds business owners teetering while federal assistance is negotiated
The maritime community in San Diego depends on Seabreeze Books and Charts on Scott Street to navigate the high seas.
New report exposes lavish compensation structure of LA employees; Watchdog says no compelling reason for bailout
Los Angeles is overpaying its city employees, according to a report released by a government watchdog group OpentheBooks.com