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L.A. Files Charges Against Party-Throwers

09/01/2020 - 9:56 AM By Brittany M.

Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer has charged two TikTok stars for holding large parties in the Hollywood Hills in violation of local health orders.

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Beverly Hills will prosecute curfew violators

09/01/2020 - 9:34 AM By Brittany M.

On August 24, more than two dozen people were charged with misdemeanors for violating curfew during the protests back in June.

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Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Ventura County Church

08/11/2020 - 6:05 AM By Brittany M.

The church’s pastor is former Thousand Oaks mayor Rob McCoy.

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State, Cities Sue Trump Over Census Threat

07/30/2020 - 5:19 AM By Brittany M.

The state will fight the Trump administration's attempt to have undocumented immigrants left out of the 2020 Census count.

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More Cities Imposing No-Mask Fines

07/23/2020 - 5:39 AM By Brittany M.

There's a change in the air.

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Oakland Reaches $32.7 Million Settlement Over Ghost Ship Fire

07/23/2020 - 5:08 AM By Brittany M.

Three dozen people were killed in a large structure fire in Oakland four years ago. The city has now reached an agreement with the victims.

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Ex-Manager Files Whistleblower Suit Against Montebello

06/30/2020 - 3:04 AM By Brittany M.

The former city manager of Montebello has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the city, alleging sex discrimination and retaliation.

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Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to California’s Sanctuary State Law

06/16/2020 - 5:18 AM By Brittany M.

The decision leaves standing a lower court ruling that upheld the California Values Act (SB 54).

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California’s Attorney General Puts Vallejo PD Under the Microscope

06/09/2020 - 10:00 AM By Brittany M.

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra will conduct a comprehensive review of the Vallejo Police Department.

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Orange County Beach Closures Spark Outcry, Legal Action

05/05/2020 - 5:02 AM By Brittany M.

Sound public health policy or retaliation?

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