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Arrest warrant issued after suspect failed to appear for court hearing in Monterey County

SACRAMENTO – Fewer images better illustrate the risk of hiring an unlicensed contractor than what a Contractors State License Board (CSLB) investigator recently captured. After receiving a series of telephone tips in early July, a CSLB investigator hurried to a home in Carmel and found Secundino “Dino” Munoz, 52, and three of his employees working from unsecured ladders placed on the roof of the home.

By Shauna Krause & David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.
 
 

This Week in San Francisco Land Use

From Kevin Rose & John Kevlin Reuben & Junius LLP

Sealed bids will be received in the Office of the Purchasing Services of the City of Fremont, 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg A, Fremont, California, for the following upcoming project: For additional information on the availability of bid specifications and drawings please contact the noted Project Manager for the project of your interest.

From Ted Schwartz, Risk  Manager, OSHA Outreach Trainer, WWW.HRIDEAS.COM

I‑9 audits continue to be a critical component in the worksite enforcement strategy of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In early June 2012, ICE issued 500 Notices of Inspection (NOI) for I‑9s and related supporting documents as I‑9 audits continue to surge along with I‑9 fines against employers.

By Shauna Krause & David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.

We begin with a ‘suspense’ story offered by a contractor who is becoming ‘unqualified’. You need a license to work, but can you participate in bids without one?  We ‘demolish’ a misconception for a contractor who learns that ‘breaking up’ is hard to do…

from Kevin Pedrotti, Legislative Advocate for the Golden State Builders Exchanges

Legislative Update

With one week remaining in the legislative session, there is some clarity and equal uncertainty with respect to remaining “big” issues.