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California’s AG Has Closed the Orange County Jailhouse Snitch Probe. Now What?
Sun, 04/28/2019
After more than four years, the California Attorney General’s Office has announced the end of its investigation into the misuse of jailhouse informants by Orange County officials.
24 Local Governments Sue the State Over Marijuana Delivery Rules
Fri, 04/19/2019
The County of Santa Cruz and 23 cities are suing over new BCC regs that allow marijuana deliveries statewide.
Judge Declines to Overturn Reinstatement of Fired LA Sheriff's Deputy
Mon, 03/11/2019
The sheriff’s deputy, Caren Carl Mandoyan, had been fired in 2016 by former Sheriff Jim McDonnell amid accusations of domestic abuse.
As Challenges Mount, California Voting Rights Act Could Become a Victim of Its Own Success
Wed, 03/6/2019
Hundreds of jurisdictions have been forced to switch to district-based elections. Now, some are fighting back.
California Supreme Court Issues Key Pension Ruling
Tue, 03/5/2019
The California Supreme Court issued a much-anticipated ruling on public employee pension benefits Monday, but left a larger and much more consequential question about vested pension rights intact.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 15:56
L.A. County’s new district attorney is already ushering in dramatic changes.
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Monday, January 25, 2021 - 05:40
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced a civil rights investigation into the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) on Friday.
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Monday, January 11, 2021 - 09:20
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his 2021-2022 budget proposal Friday and, as he put it, the state appears to be doing “pretty damn well.”