Henry James

Why nail salons are still being targeted in fights over California gig worker law

In conclusion In an industry notorious for labor breaches, California’s historic labor law seeks to make nail salon employees—mostly Vietnamese women—full employees as opposed ...

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Worksite immigration raids are supposed to free up jobs for citizens. Here’s what really happens

In conclusion According to research, immigration sweeps at workplaces can hurt local economies because people stay home and cut back on their spending. They ...

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California wants new education requirements for police officers. Are they watered down?

In conclusion Former Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, who wrote the state’s historic 2021 police reform plan, is among the many opponents of the bill that ...

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Valadao and other California GOP members of Congress might regret backing Trump’s megabill

The only nonprofit newsroom in California dedicated exclusively to covering statewide issues that impact all Californians is CalMatters. Welcome. For a Saturday morning summary ...

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California air quality regulators are doing the bare minimum to curb landfill pollution

The only nonprofit newsroom in California dedicated exclusively to covering statewide issues that impact all Californians is CalMatters. Welcome. For a Saturday morning summary ...

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Orange County congresswoman targeted by protests over Trump megabill, cuts to healthcare

A congresswoman from Orange County who might cast a crucial vote on President Trump’s plan to reduce over $1 trillion in federal funding that ...

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The Palisades fire spewed toxins into the Pacific. Summer surf camps are paying the price

The wave exudes elegance and rage. It screams toward the Santa Monica beach in the shape of a cursive C. A child rests on ...

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Los Angeles approves plan to spend nearly $425 million in ‘mansion tax’ money

The approximately $425 million that Measure ULA raised will be used for a number of affordable housing and homelessness initiatives, according to a plan ...

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Arellano: Trump was winning with Latinos. Now, his cruelty is derailing him

One of the most reputable polling organizations in the nation, particularly with regard to Latinos, is the Pew Research Center. It released results last ...

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California lawmakers struggle to find ways to hit back against Trump immigration raids

Nearly a month has passed since the Trump administration began its aggressive immigration enforcement campaign in Southern California, sending federal troops on raids that ...

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