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[co-author: Angela Luh] In a major recent decision, the California Court of Appeal rejected a city’s interpretation of what constitutes an “objective” standard under the Housing Accountability Act (HAA), Government Code section 65589.5, and upheld the constitutionality of the law and amendments that strengthened it.[1] The opinion in California Renters Legal Advocacy and Education Fund v. Cit...

The judge’s ruling struck down a key portion of the 2019 law that prohibits local and state officials from adopting “sanctuary” policies for undocumented migrants, a main focus for Gov. Ron DeSantis, who vowed to ban “sanctuary cities” in Florida even though there were none in the state. Members of Florida's immigrant population express their disappointment after a Senate Judiciary Committee ...

Opportunity Housing would allow up to four units to be built on single parcels in single-family neighborhoods. File photo. San Jose was considering a bold strategy to densify housing when a state law effectively abolished single-family zoning across California. Proponents claim the local vision is far from dead. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bills 9 and 10 into law last week that could dram...

Legislation that will make planning a terrorist attack a crime in New Zealand is one step closer to becoming law, but the country’s minor parties have voiced concerns the process is moving too fast and could lead to state surveillance overreach. The government has fast-tracked the Counter-Terrorism Legislation bill, which aims to close the legal loophole around planning an attack, following t...

Beaumont — A new law banning homeless encampments is presenting a challenge for cities across the state, including Beaumont. With the efforts underway to find a solution to the problem, advocates the new law only worsens the ongoing crisis. The new law, passed earlier this year, went into effect September 1. It makes camping in unapproved public areas a Class ‘C’ misdemeanor, punishable by a ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The violent crime crisis in the Albuquerque community is a growing issue. Tuesday, local leaders admitted they have not been providing enough protection and resources to keep people safe. Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said it is time for change, but the city cannot do it alone. So more than 20 departments statewide developed a checklist. Each item is an outcome of the Albuq...

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Longeveron Inc. (NASDAQ: LGVN): (1) pursuant and/or traceable to the Offering documents issued in connection with the Company’s initial public offering conducted on or about February 12, 2021 (the “IPO” or “Offering”); and/or (2) between February 12, 202...

Visitors glance at a “thank you” banner on The Red Dog Saloon in downtown Juneau on Tuesday. The banner was made by Protect Juneau’s Future, which led a successful campaign against three proposed ballot initiatives to limit cruise ships in Juneau. (Photo by Jeremy Hsieh/KTOO) A deadline has passed for local candidates and issues groups all over the state to disclose their campaign finances ah...

In a Facebook post, officials say 22-year-old Hart Putnam, of the Waldo County area, crashed his vehicle into the woods, and ran with two other passengers, trying to evade arrest. (WABI) BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - State Police are asking for the public’s help locating a man after eluding law enforcement. In a Facebook post, officials say 22-year-old Hart Putnam, of the Waldo County area, crashed...

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of loanDepot, Inc. (NYSE: LDI) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the “Registration Statement”) issued in connection with loanDepot’s February 16, 2021 initial public offering (the “IPO” or “Offerin...