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Newsom Signs Bill that will Penalize Potential ‘Price Gouging’ at the Pump

April 3, 2023
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Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that would address price gouging at the gas pump following record-high gas prices.

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Metro to Explore In-House Police Department amid Contract Extension with LAPD

March 30, 2023
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The Los Angeles Metro Board of Directors has voted to extend its contract with the Los Angeles and Long Beach Police Departments for three additional years.

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Board of Supervisors Rejects Residential Eviction Roadblocks

March 28, 2023
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The Board of Supervisors rejected measures that would implement new tenant protections intended to help renters that may face eviction soon.

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Burbank to Change to Elections by District

March 27, 2023
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Prop. 15 deadline

The City of Burbank has announced it will change from at-large elections to elections by district in 2024.

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Assemblymember Chris Holden Announces 2024 Run for Board of Supervisors Seat

March 24, 2023
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ballot measure

Guest Author The Board of Supervisors District 5 election has already kicked off. Despite the primary election being nearly a year away, Assemblymember Chris Holden has announced he is running for the seat.  District 5 is currently represented by Supervisor Kathryn Barger.  Who is Chris Holden? Chris Holden is an Assemblymember for the 41st District,…

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The Latest on the LAUSD Strike

March 23, 2023
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transparency and accountability

Under the guidance of Local 99 of Service Employees International Union, LAUSD teachers and faculty began an expected three-day strike on Tuesday.

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Water Restrictions Lifted for 7 Million Californians

March 21, 2023
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california drought

The Metropolitan Water District has ended a conservation mandate for several counties that receive supplies from the State Water Project.

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Former Mayor Eric Garcetti Confirmed by Senate as Ambassador to India

March 20, 2023
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Climate Mayors sustainability

Eric Garcetti’s nomination to be the US ambassador of India has been confirmed by the senate after years of pushback.

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The U.S. Responds to Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

March 17, 2023
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American Rescue Plan

Silicon Valley Bank collapsed last week following attempts to raise capital by the tech companies that have used them for weeks.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom puts CEQA Reform on his Agenda

March 14, 2023
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CEQA housing

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that he will work towards reforming CEQA this year following a court case over UC Berkeley student housing.

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