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Lawmaker Targets California Companies That Hide Ownership
To boost transparency, a state senator’s bill would require LLCs, or limited liability companies, to identify their owners.
What’s Black and White and Heading to the San Francisco Zoo?
The city’s first giant pandas in decades are due to arrive, Mayor London Breed announced from Beijing. She calls it “a momentous opportunity.”
Prosecutor Says Charges Dropped Against Election Software Company for Political Reasons
A tort claim alleges Los Angeles DA George Gascon dropped the case after being praised by former President Donald Trump.
Even California Fire Stations Can’t Get Fire Insurance
Lawmakers were shocked to hear that a Tehama County station north of Sacramento couldn’t issue bonds for a project because its coverage fell short.
California Awards Communities Nearly $200 Million to Address Homeless Camps
The money will support 20 projects in 17 cities. LA County will receive by far the largest sum: $51.5 million.
‘No More Needles In Our Parks,’ Say Santa Monica Residents Fed Up With LA County Program
“Our children do not need to be exposed to open drug use, period,” said a councilwoman who joined the needle-exchange protest.
California School District Scraps Parent Notification Policy for Trans Students
The state ordered Murietta Valley Unified to rescind the policy. A dozen SoCal districts have adopted similar rules; one was sued by the attorney general.
Proposal to Reform California’s Prop. 47 Gets Enough Signatures to Appear on Ballot
Supporters collected more than 900,000 signatures to place the tough-on-crime measure on the November ballot.
Huntington Beach Residents Raise Awareness About ‘Inappropriate’ Books in Kids’ Section
The battle over whether some children’s books contain obscene content has been a topic of debate in the city over the past year.
California Lawmakers Seek to Expand Joshua Tree National Park, Create New National Monument
The bill would add 18,000 acres of public land to Joshua Tree and create a monument in eastern Imperial and Riverside counties.
Chiropractor Gets 54 Years for $150 Million Workers’ Comp Fraud in SoCal
The man recruited legitimately injured patients into his network of bogus law firms and health clinics for unnecessary billing.
Strong-Arm Robbery Crew Caught Swiping Scratchers From 7-Elevens
The four thieves pulled off 44 heists in two months, stealing $250,000 worth of lottery scratchers.
Warning Issued on Parasite Infecting Dogs That Ate Fish From SoCal Lakes
The sick dogs had consumed raw trout caught by anglers. All four were hospitalized but survived.
