Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris defied a Los Angeles County public health order on July 4 that banned firework displays.
"Instead of a balanced approach carefully evaluating how the cannabis industry would be compatible... the board simply opened the floodgates," the Grand Jury said.
Public health officers must feel safe to do their jobs.
Racial and economic disparities aren't just affecting criminal justice. They are at the heart of the public health crisis.
Sonoma County has become the latest jurisdiction to use digital software to clear past marijuana convictions.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva has sparred with his own county over policing, transparency, budgets, and body cameras. Now, he’s taking aim over public health.
The governor is expected to "toggle back" on stay-at-home orders Wednesday.
Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris defied a Los Angeles County public health order on July 4 that banned firework displays.
Public health officials have experienced an unprecedented level of harassment and intimidation by fringe activists during the coronavirus pandemic.
A new rift has been opened up between L.A. County leaders and Sheriff Alex Villanueva. This time, the disagreement is over the sheriff’s department’s budget.
