Posts Tagged: SB 581

A new push for more full-time firefighters

Seasonal Firefighter Ricardo Rodriguez, photo by Ellie Appleby of Capitol Weekly

by ELLIE APPLEBY posted 03.27.2025

After suffering a disappointing veto last year, supporters of an effort to transition 3000 seasonal firefighters into an all-year-position are back, hoping that this year will be different.

Bring transparency to lawsuit funding

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by BY ROBERT C. LAPSLEY posted 06.28.2023

American businesses face constant legal threats, many of which are underwritten by wealthy funders exploiting the judicial system in California and across the country.