News and Alerts - The Legal Aid Association of California

Women-led startup turns domestic abuse survivors into entrepreneurs

November 23, 2017 | Olivia Solon | Guardian
FreeFrom helps domestic abuse survivors become financially independent from their abusers.

SF supervisors announce legislation guaranteeing tenants’ right to legal counsel

November 14, 2017 | KTVU (San Francisco/Bay Area)
Supervisors in San Francisco have introduced legislation that would guarantee legal counsel to low-income SF residents facing no-fault evictions.

Gov. Brown Signs AB1008 the Ban the Box / Fair Chance Hiring Act!

October 16, 2017 | Legal Services for Prisoners with Children (LSPC)
LSPC's bill was signed by Gov. Brown.