Tag: law
Hate Speech, Bike Safety, Wages Get Legislative Attention This Year
Each year, the State of California leads the way when it comes to establishing new laws that will benefit the populous state of over...
Sex Abuse Suit Against Former SLVUSD Admin Moves Slowly
Last week, a Solano County Superior Court judge raised concerns that the sexual abuse case against Ned Hearn, a former San Lorenzo Valley Unified...
Elimination of cash-based bail likely to be challenged, experts say
Last month, California became the first state to completely abolish the cash bail-bond system for suspects awaiting trial. “Today, California reforms its bail system so that rich and poor alike are treated fairly,” Governor Jerry Brown said at the signing ceremony for SB 10, the California Money Bail Reform Act. The Governor’s signature on SB 10 mandates that the entire bail bond industry will be out of business, in favor of a “risk-based assessment” of the accused, on October 1, 2019 when the bill goes into effect.
SLVWD board moves forward preparing response to grand jury report
Almost two months since the Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury released its findings about the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) board of directors, the public still remains critical of the response from the directors.
SLVWD urged to agree with the Grand Jury
At a special meeting on June 27, the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) board of directors received public input on criticism received from the Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury about the SLVWD board’s communication practices with the public. This public discussion became somewhat acrimonious as it progressed, with a small group of citizens agreeing wholeheartedly with the findings and recommendations of the Grand Jury.
Superior Court judge race heating up before primary next week
Syda Coglaiti and Zach Schwarzbach, candidates for Superior Court Judge, squared off in a face-to-face community forum on May 17th – answering the same, wide-ranging questions read to them by the moderator Brenda Griffin- responding with often similar but somewhat nuanced answers, but also with answers that differed substantially.
Bail reform on the state legislative agenda
A proposed senate bill is aiming to abolish the bail bond system. A system that has resulted in poor people remaining locked up in jail awaiting trial.
Taxpayer does have standing, court says
After hearing oral arguments in March, the Court of Appeal ruled a taxpayer does have standing to challenge a governmental entity, in this case a water district that has a conflict of interest.
Community oriented policing in Boulder Creek
Make no mistake, sometimes being the lone lawman in the rural town of Boulder Creek can be a bit intimidating.
San Lorenzo Valley High School senior wins Congressional Art Competition
When it comes to her artistic talents, Claire Hamilton is a winner. Her recent piece of art, “Hearts at Rest,” won multiple awards at...
