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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

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.

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.

September 12, 2022

Santa Barbara County Residents Clear Criminal Records with Help from People’s Justice Project, California Rural Legal Assistance, UCSB Pre-Law Society and Isla Vista Community Services District

A free Clean Slate Clinic will take place in Santa Barbara on October 5, 2022, with an information session and sign-ups on September 14, 2022.

September 7, 2022

Campaign to Clear Criminal Records in Central Coast Launches in Ventura

CRLA and pro bono partners help residents remove major barrier to better housing and jobs

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