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By Lydia Wheeler, BLOOMBERG LAW January 8, 2021 https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/hiv-bias-suit-against-cvs-tests-bounds-of-obamacare-protections Mail-order drug policy at issue in proposed class action Decision could clarify antidiscrimination…
Jan 8, 2021
By Dustin Gardner, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE December 23, 2020 https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/California-approved-far-more-permits-to-drill-15825548.php SACRAMENTO — In the same year Gov. Gavin Newsom declared that the…
Dec 23, 2020
French Laundry debacle, appointment of top aide raise serious questions about who the governor really represents Op-Ed commentary by Charles Johnson, MERCURY NEWS…
Dec 17, 2020
By Bob Egelko, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE December 10, 2020 https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Suit-that-claims-AIDS-patients-lost-medical-15789485.php HIV/AIDS patients who said they lost access to potentially vital medical information…
Dec 11, 2020
EDITORIAL by THE SACRAMENTO BEE EDITORIAL BOARD December 10, 2020 https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/editorials/article247744605.html In November, Gov. Gavin Newsom created a national scandal by attending…
Dec 10, 2020
By Melissa Angell, LAW 360 December 9, 2020 https://www.law360.com/articles/1336217/9th-circ-revives-aca-claims-over-access-to-cvs-hiv-drugs Law360 (December 9, 2020, 9:43 PM EST) — The Ninth Circuit on Wednesday…
Dec 10, 2020
By Dan Bacher, RED GREEN & BLUE December 10, 2020 http://redgreenandblue.org/2020/12/10/will-fill-kamala-harris-senate-seat-newsom-appoint-climate-activist/ On Sunday, December 6, President-elect Biden’s transition team announced that it…
Dec 10, 2020
By Debra Kahn, POLITICO PRO December 9, 2020 https://subscriber.politicopro.com/states/california/story/2020/12/09/newsom-picks-new-leader-for-powerful-california-air-board-1344112 SAN FRANCISCO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom will announce Wednesday that he is…
Dec 9, 2020
By Brendan Pierson, REUTERS LEGAL December 9, 2020 (Reuters) – A federal appeals court has revived a proposed class action by California HIV/AIDS…
Dec 9, 2020
By C.R. Mills, LA PROGRESSIVE December 7, 2020 https://www.laprogressive.com/climate-change-battle/ The state recently announced a $74 million dollar project to move a stretch of highway…
Dec 7, 2020
By Susan Tompor, DETROIT FREE PRESS December 3, 2020 https://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2020/12/03/travel-insurance-might-cover-covid-cancellation/6462765002/ Many people could be a tad more willing now to book a flight…
Dec 3, 2020
“Everyone deserves health care without judgement,” says the plaintiff. By Trenton Straube, POZ MAGAZINE December 2, 2020 https://www.poz.com/article/surgeon-refused-operate-patient-hiv-claims-lawsuit A man living with…
Dec 2, 2020
By Jim Gorzelany, FORBES December 1, 2020 https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2020/12/01/these-are-the-vehicles-that-are-most-vulnerable-to-cybercriminals/ Though it’s still not a widespread issue, there remains a growing possibility that your…
Dec 1, 2020
Rachel Wagoner will lead California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. By Megan Smalley, WASTE TODAY November 30, 2020 https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/article/california-governor-appoints-rachel-wagoner-calrecycle-director/ California Gov.…
Dec 1, 2020
Rachel Wagoner has much support, may face questions over helping kill wildfire mitigation bills By Evan Symon, CALIFORNIA GLOBE November 28, 2020…
Nov 29, 2020
By Adam Beam, ASSOCIATED PRESS November 27, 2020 CalRecycle chief eyes overhaul of can and bottle deposits SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California…
Nov 28, 2020
By Janet Wilson, PALM SPRINGS DESERT SUN November 26, 2020 https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/environment/2020/11/26/audit-calgem-says-calgem-california-oil-regulators-issued-improper-permits/6428183002/ California oil regulators ignored their own regulations and issued improper permits for…
Nov 26, 2020
By Alexei Koseff, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE November 23, 2020 https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Newsom-s-French-Laundry-dinner-shows-how-15748441.php SACRAMENTO – When he dined at the French Laundry in Yountville this…
Nov 23, 2020