Recent Game-Changing NY Child Victims Act Ruling
The Child Victims Act (CVA) was signed into law on February 14, 2019, by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Since then, 44 complaints were filed against the Diocese of Rockville Center, which argued the law violates the Due Process Clause of the state constitution. Supreme Court Judge Steven Jaeger of Nassau County, however, said the […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (11/30-12/06)
Gov. Newsom Announces New Stay-At-Home Order in California Friday, December 4 (ABC 7) – On Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a new regional stay-at-home order covering Northern California, Southern California, Greater Sacramento, Bay Area, and San Joaquin Valley. The move is considered an “emergency brake” to curb the spread of COVID-19 as ICU hospital […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (11/16-11/22)
California to Impose ‘Limited’ Stay-At-Home Order, Curfew in Purple Tier Counties; All SoCal Counties Impacted Thursday, November 19 (KTLA 5) – In a Thursday afternoon announcement, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a limited but mandatory stay-at-home order and overnight curfew for most residents starting Saturday night. The measure is an effort to slow a spike […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (11/02-11/08)
Gatherings Likely to Blame for Coronavirus Case Number Uptick in L.A. County: Health Official Monday, November 2 (KTLA 5) – Officials reported 1,400 new COVID-19 cases Monday amidst an uptick in infections across Los Angeles County. A weekly survey from the University of Southern California Center for Social and Economic Research found an increase in […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (10/26-11/01)
As California Warns of Coronavirus Uptick, Gov. Newsom Names Vaccine Ethics Panel Tuesday, October 27 (KTLA 5) – Governor Gavin Newsom issued new warnings on Tuesday as cases of COVID-19 started to increase, resulting in an uptick of coronavirus-related hospitalizations. Los Angeles County is one of three counties in Southern California that is under one […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (10/19-10/23)
Widespread Community Transmission of Coronavirus is Keeping L.A. County in Restrictive Reopening Tier, Officials Say Monday, October 19 (KTLA 5) – Los Angeles County officials say a continued high rate of community transmission of coronavirus is preventing the county from moving into a less restrictive tier for reopening. There were 923 new cases reported on […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (10/12-10/16)
The Lakers Are Champions Again. LeBron James Lifts LA Past Miami to Win Record-Tying 17th NBA Title Monday, October 12 (NBC Los Angeles) – On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat, 106-93, in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Their win marks a record-tying 17th NBA championship, 11 years after Kobe Bryant […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/28-10/02)
L.A. County to Reopen Indoor Nail Salons, Shopping Malls and Outdoor Cardrooms, Playgrounds Wednesday, September 30 (KTLA 5) – Los Angeles County officials announced indoor nail salons, shopping malls, outdoor cardrooms, and playgrounds are allowed to reopen amidst a decline in COVID-19 hospitalization rates. Nail salons and shopping malls must maintain a 25% maximum capacity, […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/21-09/25)
Fatal Crash Causes Hourslong Closure of Southbound 405 Freeway in Harbor Gateway Area Thursday, September 24 (KTLA 5) – According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a multi-vehicle crash occurred on the Southbound 405 Freeway near Normandie Avenue, shortly after 3:30 a.m. Thursday. At least three vehicles were involved, including a pickup truck and a […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/14-09/18)
Unhealthy Air from Wildfires Continues to Put Damper Over L.A. Region Tuesday, September 15 (KTLA 5) – The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a smoke advisory on Tuesday as harmful air quality due to wildfires persists across Southern California. A forecast for unhealthy air quality was issued for Los Angeles, Orange County, the […]