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Business owner reacts to Gov. Newsom's economic COVID package
When the economy shut down due to COVID-19 last year in March, Certified Financial Planner Mary Lou Reid didn’t think the pandemic would be carrying on for so long.
Worker who attended Jan. 6 pro-Trump rally sues for $10 million after she was terminated
Leah Snyder is reportedly not among the 150 people charged criminally for storming the U.S. but still she was fired by her employer Alight Solutions
Energy-efficiency council: California leads in adopting electric cars with sunny weather, financial incentives
The state of California is number one when it comes to facilitating the use of electric vehicles, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
Lawyers allege facial recognition during the bar exam stigmatizes students of color
Lawyer group threatens State Bar with lawsuit over facial recognition technology
LA Judge rules against DA Gascon's incarceration reform
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Chalfant made it clear in granting a preliminary injunction against District Attorney George Gascon's controversial directives on "three strikes law" and "special circumstances" - they are not legal.
Law firm suing over ban on San Diego youth sports, plans lawsuits in other counties
Law firm that sued over ban on San Diego high school sports is planning lawsuits in other counties
Ralph’s: ‘Deeply saddened’ by union rally in front of Long Beach grocery store set to close in April
Associates and customers will ultimately be the actual victims of forced grocery store closures due to the Long Beach city councils’ decision to offer ‘hero pay’ to food store workers across the board
LA inches to $5 hourly 'hero pay' as Long Beach faces federal lawsuit on Feb. 19
Los Angeles is on its way to being the next city that will mandate higher earnings for grocery store workers, according to NBC News, and could face a federal lawsuit from store owners if it does.
Chinese Americans coalition sues WeChat's parent company for spying, censorship
A Chinese American civil liberties organization has sued WeChat’s parent company, alleging that it funnels private user data and communication to the People’s Republic of China.
San Diego football coach sues Gov. Newsom over COVID ban on high school sports
A year ago, Nicholas Gardinera,17, was being recruited by universities for an athletic scholarship but COVID-19 restrictions have blocked and tackled his senior year in high school
Santa Clara court upholds $1 million in fines against San Jose church over COVID worship ban
Although there will be no jail time for Calvary Chapel Pastor Mike McClure, a Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge upheld some $1 million in fines against the church leader at a hearing last week
Ninth Circuit denies South Bay United Pentecostal Church appeal over San Diego worship ban
South Bay United Pentecostal Church sued Gov. Newsom in California Southern District Court, alleging that state officials had relegated California churches, pastors, and people of faith to third-class citizenship.
Assemblyman Kiley: 'Alex Padilla finishing out former Kamala Harris' Senate term is illegal'
Although he is legally required to do so, Attorney General Xavier Becerra has allegedly refused to comply with a request to issue an opinion on the validity of Gov. Newsom’s appointment of Alex Padilla to the Senate, according to Assemblyman Kevin Kiley
3rd Court of Appeal set to rule on judge's ban of Gov. Newsom's emergency executive orders
The California Supreme Court is set to rule on Gov. Gavin Newsom's 73-page appeal of a Sutter County Superior Court judge’s decision that prohibits him from exercising any power under the California Emergency Services Act (CESA)
Restaurateur: Proposal to limit food delivery app fees to 15% is a little late, but still welcome
When Long Beach restaurateur Carl Dene heard that the percentage of fees food delivery apps like GrubHub, UberEats and PostMates charge restaurant owners could be limited, he wondered what had taken so long for politicians to take legislative action that will help small businesses.
Grocers' association sues Long Beach over city council imposed COVID pay increase, argues raise will increase food prices
California Grocers Association claims hero pay is unconstitutional and pre-empts federal law
Ninth Circuit rules in favor of Harvest Rock Church but upholds ban against Tier 1 worship
Although the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) granted Harvest Rock Church and Harvest International Ministry’s petition for writ of certiorari last month, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the church’s challenge to a regional ban on indoor worship services this week.
San Jose church pastor faces contempt charge, $1 million in fines for violating ban on worship services
When the Court issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting Calvary Chapel in San Jose from holding indoor services for its 1,800 members, Pastor Mike McClure violated the mandate
Election watchdog alleges state's voting practices are unconstitutional
Election Integrity Project (EIP) seeks federal court order to access state voting machines
Under threat of jail time and fines for worshiping, Pasadena church returns to 9th Circuit
San Jose pastors face contempt of court charges Jan. 28