Opinion: We Can Fight Gerrymanding by Simply Registering More Young Voters
The Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld partisan gerrymandering as a political practice for which there…
California Debates Law Requiring 2 Million Independent Contractors to Become Employees
Do you freelance in California? Have a side hustle? Drive trucks? Work construction? Do nails?…
Independent Voters Risk Being Irrelevant in California Presidential Primary
Presidential challengers hoping to glide to victory through California’s newly relevant primary, a heads-up: Your electoral fate…
Assembly Passes Bill Limiting Independent Contractor Status in Most Industries
The state Assembly took aim at the growing gig economy in California by passing a…
California Democrats’ Efforts to Limit Soda Consumption Keep Fizzling Out
Earlier this year, Democrats in the state Capitol introduced several measures intended to limit Californians’…
Bill Authored in Response to Hepatitis A Outbreak Passes Assembly Unanimously
The Assembly voted 63-0 Thursday in favor of a bill authored by two San Diego…
Opinion: Lorena Gonzalez Bill Could Upend California’s Gig Economy
Lorena Gonzalez finds herself in an unusual political position this year—and clearly relishes it. Gonzalez,…
Gonzalez Bill Aims to Fight False Medical Exemptions for Child Vaccinations
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, co-introduced legislation Tuesday to combat falsified medical exemptions that allow…
Gonzalez Bill Promises 5 Paid Sick Days for All Employees in California
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez announced Friday that she has introduced a bill to guarantee at least…
Opinion: California Lawmakers Poised to Shut Down the Gig Economy
The term “gig economy” entered the popular lexicon a few years ago, referring to new…
Lorena Gonzalez Sets Sights on California Secretary of State’s Office
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher told supporters Monday she is planning to run for the office…
San Diego Women’s March: Thousands at ‘Truth to Power’ Event Downtown
Lexi Cleveland spoke truth to power Saturday at the 3rd annual Women’s March San Diego…
Lorena Gonzalez Introduces Two Bills Aimed At Fighting Sexual Harassment
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, reintroduced two bills Tuesday aimed at curtailing workplace sexual harassment,…
Governor Vetoes Lorena Gonzalez’ Bill Banning Employment Arbitration
Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill authored by influential Democratic Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez that would have…
