Is this good lawyering or showing your a novice?

No one can properly answer your question without reviewing the lawsuit.

Can anyone tell me how to stop my opponent from setting date for demurrer so far off away from normal??!

Unfortunately, the courts are backed up these days, so what you describe is normal.

Is this forum selection clause valid? Can I still sue in California state court?

Based on what you posted, it doesn't appear that you can sue in CA.

How can I get a history of previous law suits filed by a person in my county?

You can search the website of the superior court.

Do I have to re-turn the security to my tenant even if the lease contract, stipulate the he was not allow smoke in the unit

If the smoke caused damage to the unit, you can use the security deposit to do repairs. However, you cannot simply withhold the security deposit...

How close to an employees "reporting for work" time can an employer call to cancel them?

Unless you have an employment contract that states otherwise, yes your employer can do this.

Was my privacy violated when a company I had interviewed with and accepted a future offer from, contacted my current company?

No, this is not a violation of your privacy rights.

S-Corps do not have "members", they have shareholders. You would have to properly issue shares for the S-Corp and then your friend can purchase...

How much does a California attorney charge to file a wage claim with the California Labor Commissioner?

It is generally on a contingency basis, if your unpaid wages are high enough. A full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.

Bonus pay back

No one can answer your question without seeing the contract. A full consultation, including a thorough review of the contract, would be...