Michael Smolens: State may expand rental assistance, San Diego considers cutting it sandiegouniontribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sandiegouniontribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council heard updates from various public officials and discussed issues surrounding transportation and homelessness Wednesday. The council, which represents Westwood to the Los Angeles City Council, meets on the first Wednesday of every month in UCLA’s Weyburn Terrace.
Assemblymembers Wendy Carrillo and Tina McKinnor are in a heated debate over Assembly Bill 1990, which would allow police officers to make warrantless arrests for misdemeanor shoplifting offenses, with Carrillo arguing that the bill is committed to fairness, equity, and the protection of all individuals' rights, while McKinnor argues that it is unnecessary and will promote mass incarceration.
Why California Democrats are divided on retail theft bill mv-voice.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mv-voice.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Democratic lawmakers are debating how a bill to reduce retail theft would affect Black and Brown Californians. While some say it would unfairly target shoppers, others say jobs are at stake. Story from @CalMatters.