Farmers sue to strike down California farm labor act
Western Growers sues in Sacramento County Superior Court on February 24 2003 challenging a law that imposes binding arbitration in farm labor disputes. The California Farm Bureau Federation leads a coalition with Pacific Legal Foundation claiming the scheme violates state and federal constitutions. Western Growers has about 3500 members while the Farm Bureau represents over 90 000 farm and ranch families across 56 counties.
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Parra to lead two hearings on Barstow veteran home abuses
Assemblywoman Nicole Parra chairing the State Assembly Veterans Affairs Committee announces two hearings into abuses at Barstow veterans home. CHP probes elder abuse and urges criminal charges. First hearing March 11 in Sacramento discusses agency tests. second on April 4 in Barstow includes residents staff physicians and police.
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Settlement Reached In Rodriguez V CHP Racial Profiling Case
The CHP and ACLU settle the class action without damages or admission of violations. CHP will keep ethnicity data for three more years and continue searches based on probable cause, with 2 percent of 3.2 million contacts resulting in searches and 99.9 percent tied to inventory or arrest. Plaintiffs to receive $875,000 in attorney fees.
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Shafter Kiwanis Award Dinner Highlights
The award went to Shafter Kiwanis with past president Rod Wiens accepting. Round tables fostered a friendly dinner catered by Brookside Deli in Shafter. Teen Challenge men served the excellent meal. An editors note previews next week’s series on award winners.
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