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Existing California law regulates inquiries into and the use of criminal history information in hiring and personnel decisions. Existing California law also substantially impedes the ability...

One jury awarded Owen Diaz $137 million—new jury says $3.2 million is enough.

Dear Assemblymember Maienschein and Members of the Judiciary Committee,

Amid mass rental eviction notices in Isla Vista, local community organizations are mobilizing to try to protect tenants. The Isla Vista Community Services

In the recent tradition of California legislation that proffers development incentives to residential developers that include affordable housing and utilize a skilled and trained workforce in their project...

Introduction - Employers across the country need to pay close attention to developments in California relating to its pay transparency law, also known as Senate Bill 1162 (SB 1162). For...

Employers need to pay close attention to developments in California relating to its pay transparency law, also known as Senate Bill 1162. To understand SB 1162 and its implications for employers, it is important to review existing obligations under California law.

The county supervisor, now seeking inpatient treatment for PTSD and alcohol abuse, was heavily favored to win her state Senate seat. Now who might run?

Despite vows to become more transparent, the California Public Utilities Commission has systematically violated the public’s right to know about its handling of deadly disasters and corporate scandals, according to court records and First Amendment attorneys. Applying century-old laws meant to fight corruption, the commission has effectively limited court enforcement of the state’s public records act. But a state appeals court on May 3 is hearing a lawsuit challenging that practice and could...

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Administrative Officer Wade Horton resigned amid an evaluation request, County Counsel Rita Neal announced following