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Early Bird Membership Drawing: January 30
The Early Bird Membership Drawing will be held on Facebook Live on Friday, January 30 at 2:30 PM. All members who renewed for 2026 by November 11 were entered to win. Tune in to see if you are the lucky winner!
Jury Awards $6.8 Million to Army Veteran in LAPD Lawsuit
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Submit Letters in Support of SB 694
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