LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council is repealing a law requiring companies that want city contracts to disclose whether they have ties to the National Rifle Association, weeks after a federal judge blocked the city from enforcing the ordinance. Council members voted 12-0 without discussion Tuesday to roll...
Fresno Council Revises Anti-Leaker Plan, Limits Punishment
A revision to a proposed Fresno City Council ordinance would no longer punish recipients of leaked confidential information emanating from City Hall. Following criticism from First Amendment groups, a new version released Tuesday would still hold current and former city employees accountable (including elected leaders) for unauthorized disclosure of confidential...
Judge Cans Controversial Fresno Recycling Ordinance
Recycling in Fresno parking lots will continue — despite an attempt to regulate the centers out of existence. A Fresno County Superior Court judge has invalidated a city ordinance that would limit, if not outright close, numerous recyclers operating in the city. Last year, the Fresno City Council voted 7-0...