SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal judge has dismissed the federal government's claim that U.S. law trumps two California laws intended to protect immigrants who are in the country illegally. The ruling by U.S. District Judge John Mendez follows his ruling last week that found California was within its rights to pass two of the three sanctuary laws. He ruled Monday that the federal government could proceed with its attempt to block part of a third California sanctuary law. Mendez rejected the U.S. government's argument the U.S. Constitution gives the federal government pre-eminent power to regulate immigration. The Trump administration argued that California is obstructing its immigration enforcement efforts. He ruled last week that California cannot enforce a third law that prohibits employers from allowing immigration officials on their property without warrants. … [Read more...] about Judge denies US claim on 2 of 3 California immigration laws
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Inglewood police chief is the highest paid in Southern California, topping LAPD chief and LA County sheriff
By Jason Henry | [email protected] | Pasadena Star NewsPUBLISHED: July 6, 2018 at 2:45 pm | UPDATED: July 9, 2018 at 2:41 pm Inglewood Police Chief Mark Fronterotta is the highest salaried chief in Southern California and the third highest in the state, according to recently updated public pay databases. His $357,856 salary in 2017 surpassed that of police chiefs in nearly every California city, including Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. The chiefs in those cities oversee departments with thousands of employees. By comparison, Charles Beck, the former chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, received $357,631 to lead a department with nearly 14,000 employees in 2017. The Inglewood Police Department had 258 employees that same year, according to the city’s budget. Fronterotta’s base salary of $210,000 is more than doubled through bonuses and high-end benefits. Last year, his total compensation — salary plus benefits — soared to $524,000, according to … [Read more...] about Inglewood police chief is the highest paid in Southern California, topping LAPD chief and LA County sheriff
California prosecutor placed on leave over online posts
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A Southern California prosecutor has been placed on leave following a report that he posted discriminatory comments on social media targeting a U.S. lawmaker and the victim of a police shooting. The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office on Monday said Deputy District Attorney Michael Selyem was placed on paid leave while an investigation is pending. The Orange County Register reported last week the gang prosecutor targeted Rep. Maxine Waters, former first lady Michelle Obama and Mexican immigrants with posts a critic described as "hateful rhetoric." District Attorney Mike Ramos says he learned of the comments two weeks ago after other attorneys complained. He says individual free speech rights must be balanced with the need for ethical and unbiased prosecutors. An email message was sent to Selyem seeking comment. … [Read more...] about California prosecutor placed on leave over online posts
This California town will give a $500 monthly stipend to residents
Just 80 miles east of Silicon Valley, one of the wealthiest regions in the country, is Stockton, California — once known as America's foreclosure capital.Soon, the former bankrupt city will become the first in the country to participate in a test of Universal Basic Income, also known as UBI. Stockton will give 100 residents $500 a month for 18 months, no strings attached.The nontraditional system for distributing wealth guarantees that citizens receive a regular sum of money. The goal is to create an income floor no one will fall beneath.The concept of Universal Basic Income has gained traction and support from some Silicon Valley leaders, including Elon Musk, Richard Branson and Mark Zuckerberg. It is seen as a way to possibly reduce poverty and safeguard against the job disruption that comes from automation."We should explore ideas like universal basic income to make sure that everyone has a cushion to try new ideas," Zuckerberg said at a Harvard … [Read more...] about This California town will give a $500 monthly stipend to residents
California firefighter slaying suspect appears in court
Updated 2:06 pm PDT, Monday, July 9, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-7', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 7', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Scott Varley, AP Image 1of/7 CaptionClose Image 1 of 7 Thomas Kim sits in a hospital gown in a wheelchair as his arraignment is postponed in Superior Court in Long Beach, Calif., on Monday, July 9, 2018. Kim, the 77-year-old man suspected of setting off an explosion in his Long Beach apartment building on June 25, then opening fire on two firefighters, killing Fire … [Read more...] about California firefighter slaying suspect appears in court