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February 9, 2022

Judge Allows Unhoused Residents’ Civil Rights Lawsuit Against City of San Luis Obispo to Proceed

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA—Federal Judge Cormac J. Carney resoundingly rejected the City of San Luis Obispo’s motion to dismiss, allowing a case brought by unhoused residents and Hope’s Village SLO challenging the City’s pervasive and consistent practice of citing, fining, arresting, and moving unhoused people to move forward.

February 28, 2022

Advocates Reach Agreement with CA Employment Development Department to Expand Language Access

Language access improvements implemented through 2024 ensure EDD upholds Californians’ civil rights and embraces communities’ vast language abilities

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What Is Housing Discrimination?

Learn what is illegal under federal and state fair housing laws
May 26, 2022

What Has Changed

Robb Elementary School is so much like many of the small-town schools in our rural service areas. We each decide what we do, in the smallest of ways. But to do nothing is not a way to respect life.

June 6, 2022

The next phase of my justice journey

After 38 years serving as Executive Director, I'm passing the baton to the next generation of leadership at California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

June 8, 2022

A Message from CRLA's Board Chair

Next steps for the leadership transition at CRLA.

June 16, 2022

What Viking River Cruises v. Moriana Means for California Workers

If employers want to avoid the burden of defending class actions and representative actions, the answer is simple: obey the law.

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Know Your Rights: Eviction

Under California law, the only lawful way to evict a tenant is to file a case in court.

As a tenant, you have a right to remain in your home until a court orders you to move out.

August 26, 2022

Our Advocacy Will Not Be Derailed by Hate

CRLA stands with LGBTQ+ communities in Stanislaus County and beyond.

September 2, 2022

Executive Director Search Now Open to Applicants

CRLA, Inc. is now accepting applications or nominations for our next executive director via search firm Lindauer.

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