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Do I need a California Driver's License? I intend to go back to my permanent address in Canada. I did some research and found this website, but I wanted to confirm: http://www.getty.edu/osip/pdfs/driving_terms.pdf
answered on Apr 14, 2017
Depends how temporary. In most states you can get by with an international drivers license but its 10 days after you become a california resident. You can always ask the Canadian consulate out there or the embassy in DC
Santa Barbara Municipal Code Title 28 requires public notice mailed from the city of Santa Barbara to all homeowners within 300 ft. of a proposed project. The issue of why no notice was given was addressed to City Council prior to approval of the proposal (closing out main street to thru vehicle... View More 
answered on Feb 18, 2017
Do you have evidence that the notice was not actually posted? If so, you may file a complaint about the city council's actions with the city. That is the first step in addressing a grievance: an administrative complaint. Thereafter, if your grievance is not satisfactorily resolved, you may... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2017
What's the purpose of the upgrade? You're connected to the city's sewer lines? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
they want my property look clean and beautiful theirs nothing dangerous I have 1/3 ancre supervisor wants to overlap us with city of perris we live in Mead Valley California look were it says I live ???
answered on Feb 7, 2017
The county laws should apply to your property. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications... View More
The commercial property owner neighboring my commercial property raised the ground elevation behind my building to provide landscaping. A tree and shrubs were planted there and the root systems egressed into the lower wall of our building compromising the building stucco and pushed the wall stud... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2017
It sounds like your neighbor would be responsible. There are plenty of unanswered questions, and this may actually be more of a tort law issue than a real estate one.
Have you consulted an engineer and/or architect regarding the cause of the structural damage? If it was either the earth... View More
I SHOULD HAVE SAID,"ATTEMPT TO SATISFY ANY POLICE OFFICER"
answered on Feb 5, 2017
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2016
Without knowing more, I would point out that your PD is responsible for defending you in your particular case, not necessarily assisting you in making legal arguments or points that are unrelated to defending you. You always have the option of finding and paying for a private attorney.
Election Code states:
Circulation of Recall petitions can begin 28 days after service of the Notice of Intention on the Officer to be recalled if the petition has been approved by the City Clerk.
It does not say MUST begin contingent on approval. It says it CAN begin.
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answered on Aug 23, 2016
Not clear what the question is but the League of Women Voters in your city is a great place to start.
answered on Jun 24, 2016
Generally civil service rules prohibit that. A lot depends on what you mean by "show support." Discuss your concerns with the League of Women Voters for your state.
they said their a law not having trash services, i couldn't find it, city org, stops me from getting loan, losing my house because of property taxes are so high, paying a huge amount plus on a 5 year plan buying one year i couldn't pay, the taxes are to high, and the city after 20 years... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2016
Your best bet would probably be to argue with code enforcement for a reduction in the liens. You're not going to get out of paying taxes.
answered on Apr 5, 2011
The Compton court handles Unlimited and Limited Civil. The address of the Compton court is 200 West Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220. The phone number is (310) 603-7842.
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