For Immediate Release, March 5, 2021
Contact:
Aruna Prabhala, Center for Biological Diversity, (408) 691-6272, aprabhala@biologicaldiversity.org
California Court Stops Big Bear Development From Relying on Expired, Decades-old Permits
FAWNSKIN,
Calif. A California Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of conservation groups and found that the Marina Point Development on the shores of Big Bear Lake lacks valid permits. The project threatened habitat for bald eagles and other wildlife.
Nearly seven years after the petition and complaint were filed, the court’s ruling makes clear that, unless San Bernardino County issues new project approvals, the project construction cannot move forward.
“We’re thrilled that the truth of the situation has finally been set straight and the court has upheld the law,” said Roman Silberfeld, chairman of the Board for Friends of Big Bear Valley. “We are happy to help protect our beautiful rural community and
San Francisco Superior Court. (Courthouse News photo / Maria Dinzeo)
(CN) Legal aid attorneys urged California lawmakers on Tuesday to impose uniformity on state courts trying to operate in the pandemic, favoring rules that promote technology to resolve cases over in-person hearings, and consistent health and safety guidelines for the state’s 58 trial courts.
The lawyers said their experiences have differed wildly in various courtrooms throughout the state. One court allows remote appearances, while in another court, a judge insists that all parties show up in-person. One court waives expensive call-in fees, while another does not.
“Whether a person has to appear in person or can call in may depend on a judicial officer’s preference and interest in learning the technology,” Genevieve Richardson, executive director of Bay Area Legal Aid, executive director of Bay Area Legal Aid, told lawmakers at a judiciary committee hearing hosted by both legislative houses on
February 19, 2021 8:15 PMLegal
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. Delays continue in the cases of adult performer Mercedes Carrera and husband Daemon Cins, who have now been incarcerated without a trial on child sex abuse charges for more than two years. The couple was arrested on February 1, 2019, and charged with sexual offenses involving a girl who was then nine years old. Carrera said in a public statement that the alleged victim is her own daughter.
On Friday morning, according to court documents posted online, Carrera and Cins made another appearance before Judge Katrina West in San Bernardino County Superior Court, and saw their pre-trial hearing postponed for the 12th time. The documents gave no reason for the latest delay, which came just two weeks after their previous hearing, at which a continuance was also granted.
Former porn star charged with child sex abuse has trial set back for 12th time
San Bernardino County Superior Court documents show former adult actress Mercedes Carrera, 38, has had her trial for sexual abuse charges postponed for the 12th time since her 2019 arrest
Court documents posted online show their pre-trial hearing has been postponed for the 12th time (Image: Getty Images)
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The San Bernardino County Superior Court, through Inland County Legal Services, has announced a new virtual consumer rights clinic which will provide free legal aid to qualifying county residents in debt-collection lawsuits. Reporter LaVickie Patterson has the details…
With the assistance of recent grant funding, Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc. will offer virtual Consumer Rights Clinics beginning this week. The clinics will provide free legal aid, including obtaining records and negotiating a settlement or dismissal, to qualified self-represented residents involved in debt collection lawsuits. The virtual clinics will be held every Monday (starting February 22) and Wednesday (starting February 17) from 9 a.m. to noon on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 888-245-4257 or visit www.inlandlegal.org/apply