Apr 16, 2018 | Local Gov News
A Bay Area lawmaker is proposing to allow Californians to file court cases anonymously if they can show that use of their names might expose them to some type of harm. Source: Bay Area legislator moves to protect immigrants, others in court cases – San Francisco Chronicle
Apr 16, 2018 | Local Gov News
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti unveiled a new plan to fund shelters for the homeless in a state of the city address that billed Los Angeles as a thriving, progressive metropolis that has hiked the minimum wage, snagged the Olympics and is tackling big issues such as climate change. Source: Garcetti heralds L.A.’s progress, touts […]
Apr 15, 2018 | Local Gov News
The controversial DROP program that pays veteran Los Angeles police officers and firefighters nearly double for the last five years of their careers received a historic flood of new enrollees in February. Source: L.A. police and firefighters rush to join controversial retirement program
Apr 15, 2018 | Local Gov News
A growing number of cities and counties are resisting California’s efforts to resist the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration, creating a patchwork of positions on how and when local police should help federal deportation agents. Source: Opposition to immigrant sanctuary spreading in California | Myrtle Beach Sun News
Apr 12, 2018 | Local Gov News
Elected officials in Orange and Newport Beach voted this week on resolutions opposing the new California law. Source: Westminster joins Orange County cities in taking a stand against California sanctuary law – Orange County Register
Apr 10, 2018 | Local Gov News
The budget unveiled Monday reflects a mission to “improve the quality of life for all county residents, particularly those struggling on the margins of society,” officials said Monday. Source: Homelessness tops priorities in LA County’s new budget – Daily News
Apr 10, 2018 | Local Gov News
A new coalition calling itself Los Alamitos Community United gathered outside City Hall with about 50 adults and children in response to the March 19 vote from the City Council. Source: Some in Los Alamitos rally for immigrants; while Orange, Newport Beach and Westminster consider anti-sanctuary stance – Orange County Register
Apr 10, 2018 | Local Gov News
Cost-saving, efficiency project could jeopardize confidentiality for minors, defense attorneys worry. Source: Construction Begins to Bring Juvenile Court Downtown
