California Supreme Court to Review Appellate Decision that Imposed CEQA Roadblocks to City's "Go Green" Ordinance

By Christopher J. Diaz

The efforts of the City of Manhattan Beach (City) to protect marine life by stopping the accumulation of plastic bags in the Pacific Ocean serves as a cautionary tale for all public agencies.

Proposition 16: An Attack on Local Power

By Greg Stepanicich

At the June 8, 2010 Statewide Primary Election, the voters are being asked whether to approve Proposition 16, a ballot measure proposed and so far financed entirely by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).

Gang Injunctions: A Civil Tool to Fight a Criminal Problem

By Jennifer Petrusis

It is a rare community in California that has not been affected by gang violence.

The California Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Immediate Solicitation of Funds at LAX

By Amy Greyson

On March 25, 2010, the California Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of a Los Angeles City ordinance that prohibits solicitation for the immediate receipt of funds at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), including inside the terminals, in the airport parking areas, and on the adjacent sidewalks.

Supreme Court Reviews City's Right to Examine Police Sergeant's Private Text Messages

By Norman A. Dupont

Modern technology has created a number of dilemmas in the working world.

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