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On World AIDS Day, an HIV+ Man Sues Doctor and Medical Group for Discrimination After Refusing to Provide Treatment

Los Angeles, CA -- An HIV positive man filed a discrimination lawsuit in federal court to coincide with World AIDS Day against a surgeon and medical group for refusing to treat him because of his HIV status.

Download the lawsuit here: https://www.consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2020-11/SmithvPate…

Today is World AIDS Day, an annual event since 1988 to support those living with HIV and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.

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California Appoints New Director Of CalRecycle

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…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Rachel Wagoner as the state’s new director of the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).

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Former Gov. Newsom Leg Secretary Named New Head of CalRecycle

Rachel Wagoner has much support, may face questions over helping kill wildfire mitigation bills

By Evan Symon, CALIFORNIA GLOBE

November 28, 2020

https://californiaglobe.com/section-2/former-gov-newsom-appointee-is-ne…

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New CalRecycle Leader Eyes Overhaul Of Deposit-Refund System

By Adam Beam, ASSOCIATED PRESS

November 27, 2020

https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/11/27/calrecycle-chief-eyes-overhaul-o…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed a new head of the state's troubled recycling agency, who has pledged to overhaul its troubled bottle deposit system that has worsened during the pandemic.

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California Oil Regulators Issued Hundreds Of Improper Permits, Audit Finds

By Janet Wilson, PALM SPRINGS DESERT SUN

November 26, 2020

https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/environment/2020/11/26/audit-calge…

California oil regulators ignored their own regulations and issued improper permits for hundreds of new wells last year, according to an audit by the state Department of Finance that was finalized this week.

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Newsom's French Laundry Dinner Shows How Lobbyists Get Access To Power In Sacramento

By Alexei Koseff, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

November 23, 2020

https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Newsom-s-French-Laundry-di…

SACRAMENTO - When he dined at the French Laundry in Yountville this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom enjoyed not only fine cuisine at a three-star Michelin restaurant, but also the company of several influential figures with regular business before his administration.