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Lena Gonzalez
Coverage of Lena Gonzalez in the Nexus archive.
Assembly Bill 1751topic1Building Tradesorganization1Buffy Wicksperson1Jesse Arreguínperson1New California Coalitionorganization1State Building and Construction Trades Councilorganization1Maria Elena Durazoperson1Californiaplace1Adelanto ICE Processing Centerplace1Senate Bill 423topic1immigration detention centerstopic1911 callstopic1San Diego County Sheriff’s Departmentorganization1
- A $28 minimum wage for California construction workers is dead — killed by construction workers
A proposal to set a $28 minimum wage for California housing construction workers failed after opposition from the Building Trades union coalition. The wage provision was removed from Assembly Bill 1751 before it passed the Senate Housing Committee, though the bill remains alive for further legislative action.
- California may force the release of 911 calls at immigration detention centers
A California state senator is proposing legislation to require public release of 911 call records from immigration detention centers, addressing concerns over inadequate oversight linked to sexual assault, inhumane conditions, and deaths. Senate Bill 423 would mandate disclosure of emergency call audio and video while protecting victim identities and active investigations.