Tag: California
Can Native American tribes protect their land if they’re not recognized...
State laws and policies in California have made some progress possible, but many tribes still lack legal recognition and struggle to maintain their cultural heritage and the environment.
San Francisco erases more than 8,000 marijuana-related convictions
District Attorney George Gascón partnered with Code for America to use a technological approach to help identify eligible cases, some going back decades.
California Attorney General sued to force disclosure of police misconduct files
Although the new police transparency law took place on January 1, Becerra refuses to provide records involving police misconduct that occurred before the law took effect.
California to pull National Guard from border
“This whole border issue is a manufactured crisis. We are not interested in participating in this political theater."
CHP officers suspended for taking $360K in fake overtime pay
“This ongoing investigation serves as a reminder to us all of the important bond of trust we share with the public we serve and the importance of carrying out our duties with the integrity expected of our profession.”
Nation’s largest school strike: 30,000 Los Angeles public-school teachers walkout
The strike follows months of failed negotiations between the Los Angeles Unified School District and the teachers union to reach a deal for smaller class sizes, increased support staff along with pay raises.
California governor proposes nation’s longest paid family leave
Newsom and his administration proposed six months paid family leave, the nation's longest if approved.
30,000 LA teachers ‘strike ready’ as district refuses to spend $1.86...
"A strike is not a first resort for anyone. It's a last resort – especially for teachers who are asked to do more with less every day. And enough is enough."
Pet stores in California to sell rescued animals only under new...
The aim is to save the state's taxpayers from the millions of dollars spent on sheltering animals and protect animals from inhumane treatment from "kitten factories" and puppy mills" that could cause long-term emotional and physical health problems.
Here’s how Trump’s environmental record is hurting communities worldwide
“This is our reality now.”