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Chris Brown Will Get New Dog Attack Trial, But Only If Housekeeper Rejects Reduced $9.5 Million Award

Chris Brown Will Get New Dog Attack Trial, But Only If Housekeeper Rejects Reduced $9.5 Million Award

A judge called the original $12.9 million in damages award "excessive"
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California Voters to Decide on Proposition 40, a One-Time Billionaire Tax for Healthcare and Education Funding

California Voters to Decide on Proposition 40, a One-Time Billionaire Tax for Healthcare and Education Funding

California voters will consider Proposition 40 in November's election, a ballot initiative proposing a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of the state's approximately 250 billionaires. This tax is projected to generate an estimated $100 billion, with 90% allocated to healthcare services and the remaining portion designated for food assistance and education. The initiative aims to address financial challenges within California's healthcare system, particularly in light of budget cuts from the Trump administration that have impacted Medi-Cal coverage for over 200,000 Los Angeles County residents. Researchers from UC Berkeley estimate that these cuts could lead to over 1 million Californians losing coverage by 2028. Advocates for Proposition 40 highlight that the loss of each Medi-Cal dollar results in a $1.85 reduction in economic output for Los Angeles County, jeopardizing more than 63,000 jobs and $9 billion in economic activity. Public Citizen also predicts that over 80 California hospitals, including more ...
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Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home is mentally fit for trial, judge says

Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home is mentally fit for trial, judge says

A judge has found a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna to be mentally competent to stand trial
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Rihanna Shooting Suspect Declared Competent to Stand Trial

Rihanna Shooting Suspect Declared Competent to Stand Trial

Ivanna Ortiz allegedly posted about the superstar singer before the residential shooting, “Listen, Rihanna. When you die, God is taking me to my future”
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Hurricane Polo brings surf hazards to coast, humidity to valleys

Hurricane Polo brings surf hazards to coast, humidity to valleys

Hurricane Polo is bringing dangerous surf to the Southern California coast and higher humidity to inland valleys and deserts.
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Big Blend Radio Features California Employment Law Updates and Personal Insights from Attorney Ward Heinrichs

Big Blend Radio Features California Employment Law Updates and Personal Insights from Attorney Ward Heinrichs

Big Blend Radio, a network broadcasting new episodes daily, recently featured California employment attorney Ward Heinrichs. Heinrichs, who has been providing California employment law updates on the show since 2014, participated in a special 'Getting to Know You' episode. During this segment, he engaged in an unscripted Q&A with host Lisa D. Smith, moving beyond legal discussions to share personal insights. This episode is part of a series reconnecting with the Big Blend Radio family as the network transitions to its new home, the Big Blend Media House. Heinrichs revealed his lifelong spirit animal as the Wolverine, expressed his desire to explore North America by RV, and shared his life lesson for the next generation: to stay focused on goals, avoid dwelling on minor issues, and practice kindness.
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Environmental Groups Sue California Air Resources Board Over Biogas Incentives

Environmental Groups Sue California Air Resources Board Over Biogas Incentives

Several environmental and animal welfare groups have filed an opening brief in a lawsuit against the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The lawsuit challenges CARB's amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) in 2024, which the groups argue incentivize factory farm 'biogas' production at the expense of rural communities and the environment. The plaintiffs, including Defensores del Valle Central para el Aire y Agua Límpio, Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), the Center for Food Safety, and Food & Water Watch, contend that CARB violated the California Environmental Quality Act, the California Administrative Procedure Act, and the Global Warming Solutions Act. They assert that CARB's policies cause disproportionate impacts in low-income communities, allow fossil fuel companies to purchase 'fake' LCFS offset credits from factory farms, and failed to adequately analyze and mitigate the environmental consequences of the LCFS amendments. David Rodriguez of Defensores highlighted that the Central Valley, ...
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DLA Piper Operates as Global Network of Independent Law Firms, Advising on Complex Cross-Border Issues

DLA Piper Operates as Global Network of Independent Law Firms, Advising on Complex Cross-Border Issues

DLA Piper Operates as Global Network of Independent Law Firms, Advising on Complex Cross-Border Issues
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Sea Level Rise Reshapes California Beach Town, Threatening Key Rail Line

Sea Level Rise Reshapes California Beach Town, Threatening Key Rail Line

The Southern California beach town of San Clemente is experiencing significant coastal erosion due to sea level rise, which is reshaping its shoreline and threatening a crucial passenger rail line. Residents have noted the loss of walkable beaches, with the rising sea and crashing waves pushing the shoreline landward and splitting the city's North Beach. Crumbling seaside bluffs have damaged oceanfront homes and led to repeated closures of the rail line, which is the second busiest in the country. This situation is part of a broader trend affecting many California coastal communities, with scientists forecasting that over half of Southern California’s beaches could significantly erode by 2100. Urban development has also contributed by slowing the flow of sediment that once nourished the beaches.
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Sea level rise is reshaping a California beach town and threatening a key rail line

Sea level rise is reshaping a California beach town and threatening a key rail line

The beach in this small Southern California community has been shrinking due to rising ocean waters
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I live across from a Flock camera. Take them all down | Your Turn

I live across from a Flock camera. Take them all down | Your Turn

Are Flock cameras and similar surveillance abuse of the Fourth Amendment, Orwellian or necessary protection? Readers sound off in our Opinion Forum.
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Economists Detail Wage and Hour Damages, PAGA Penalties Under California Labor Code

Economists Detail Wage and Hour Damages, PAGA Penalties Under California Labor Code

Economists Detail Wage and Hour Damages, PAGA Penalties Under California Labor Code