Brown signs bill to raise blue mackerel limit
Gov. Brown signed emergency legislation raising the allowable blue mackerel catch for commercial boats from 18 to 40 percent of total catch. Assemblyman Vincent Thomas backed the measure to address rising blue mackerel presence with Spanish mackerel and mounting citations for overages. Fishermen praise the bill as stabilizing fishing, with about 80 boats affected along the Southern California coast. fines previously ranged from 100 to 250 dollars.
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Boat Checks Increase as Season Nears End
The department reclaims the monetary value of the legal portion of the catch, directing funds to the Fish and Game account. Cribbs warns the season will see continuous checks on boats arriving at eateries and Port Hueneme, with four seasonal aides added to monitor returning vessels.
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Parents of stillborn sue never allowed by court ruling
California Supreme Court unanimous decision holds a fetus is not a person under the wrongful-death statute and cannot support a wrongful death suit for a stillbirth. The court also bars a father's claim for emotional distress upon learning of the stillbirth, upholding lower court dismissals. Wives may still pursue malpractice claims for injuries from delivery.
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Police files shredded force cases dropped in 1976 ruling
A Los Angeles Municipal Court judge threw out misdemeanor charges against 23 defendants after police and city attorney officials shredded case files. Judge George W. Trammell Jr cited lack of sensitivity to defendants rights and said senior city attorney staff knew of shredding plans but did nothing.
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Therity Attorney’s Office
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