It’s no secret that the rise of rideshare companies has severely wounded the once-thriving taxicab industry. Now, officials in Orange County are considering a relaxation of rules and regulations on taxi drivers in the hopes of leveling the playing field.
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As part of the plan, a new medical marijuana dispensary enforcement team will be established consisting of representatives from the Department of Regional Planning, Sheriff’s Department, and the offices of the County Counsel, District Attorney and Treasurer-Tax Collector.
Ventura County joined 13 other localities this week in approving a program providing for court-ordered outpatient treatment for the severely mentally ill.
McFarland, located in the heart of the Central Valley, is generally a quiet town. But lately, it’s been at the center of a firestorm over — of all things — its public library.
Another high-profile incident has thrust the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office into the national spotlight.
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury has recommended a series of changes to the county’s cannabis permitting process and its online permit management system Accela.
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his May revision to the 2022-2023 budget proposal on Friday. It projects an astonishing $97.5 billion surplus, fueled by the state’s highest earners.