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AB 436—Ending the ban on cruising and lowriders
Legal Update: AB 436—local jurisdictions may no longer ban lowriding vehicles nor cruising. A bill legalizing lowrider cruising throughout California was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom effective January 1, 2024. Prior to 2024, the California Vehicle Code authorized local authorities to adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution banning and prohibiting the use of cruising or lowriding vehicles. Local authorities were able to stop and penalize drivers from operating modified vehicles, under 6,000 pounds, that are low to the ground and often feature hydraulic suspension systems that allow drivers to make the car bounce. Assembly Bill 436 has repealed this authorization and lifts the restrictions on lowriding cruising statewide. However, AB 436 does not prohibit cities and counties from regulating against nuisances and illegal activity abuses that may accompany otherwise lawful lowriding and cruising activities. Local jurisdictions must revise their municipal codes to remove outright bans on lowriding and cruising, but should also consider whether new regulations are needed to prevent abuses of these protected activities. Contact...
Serviam Secures $850,000 State Grant as the Court’s Appointed Receiver to Support Big Basin Water Company, Inc.
In a significant development, Serviam by Wright LLP, currently appointed as Court Receiver for Big Basin Water Company, Inc. as an agent of the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Santa Cruz, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of an $850,000 State grant funded through the Department of Water Resources. This pivotal support helps address the pressing issue of secure and reliable drinking water access for the Big Basin Water community and comes as a result of the relentless efforts by Serviam and State and Santa Cruz County officials. Nicolas Jaber, Attorney and Receivership Project Manager overseeing the Big Basin Water Company appointment at Serviam, highlighted the importance of this funding. He emphasized the grant addresses some of the operational deficiencies faced by the Big Basin drinking water system, though additional support is necessary. The grant also paves the way for a handful of overdue infrastructure upgrades and critical engineering and investigative efforts. These efforts will lay the groundwork for a transition of ownership and control to a responsible entity, ultimately benefitting Big Basin’s drinking water customers. “This...
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