Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 361 (Rivas, D-San Benito County) September 16, 2021 to establish exceptions to teleconference requirements of the Brown Act during states of emergency. AB 361 took effect immediately on the Governor’s signature. It provides a means
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CHW’s quarterly newsletter on public law topics is out. You can see it here.
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On August 19, 2021, the Second District Court of Appeal decided Save Our Access-San Gabriel Mountains v. Watershed Conservation Authority (Aug. 19, 2021, No. B303494), upholding an EIR’s finding of no significant impact under CEQA, where a project’s reduction in parking
Continue Reading Is reduced parking a negative impact under CEQA? It depends on location!
The D.C. Circuit recently held public employees’ browsing history is not an “agency record” subject to the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”). (Cause of Action Institute v. Office of Management and Budget (D.C. Cir. Aug. 20, 2021, No. 20-5006) ___
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Although cannabis is legal in California, it remains illegal under federal law. This controversy hamstrings cannabis businesses, as they are unable to use the services of federally regulated banking institutions and must do business in cash, creating risks for them
Continue Reading The future of banking with the California cannabis industry
On June 11, 2021, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-08-21[1] to clarify the continued applicability of his previous Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most notably, Executive Order N-08-21 extends application of Executive Order N-29-20, which allows public
Continue Reading Brown Act suspension survives end of most Executive Orders
As California battles wildfires that seem fiercer, larger, and longer each year, cities around the state are tackling fire prevention and recovery. The main injuries from fires are obvious: loss of life and property, poor air quality, and damaged environments.
Continue Reading It’s in my water? Wildfires and water toxicity
CHW’s quarterly newsletter on public law topics is out. You can see it here.
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The California Department of Finance has now posted a weblink to the form cities can use to request American Rescue Plan Act funds here. Both City’s designated contact person for State-issued Coronavirus Relief Funds and the City Manager should
Continue Reading Application now available for American Rescue Plan Act funds
Cal/OSHA held a special meeting on June 9 to discuss potential revisions to the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard adopted on June 3, in light of California Department of Public Health mask guidance issued on June 9. The Cal/OSHA Board voted
Continue Reading Cal/OSHA: not time to ditch the mask yet! – Updated
