San Jose State University President Mary Papazian Resigns Amid Athletics Sexual Harassment Scandal
San Jose State University (SJSU) President Mary Papazian announced her resignation on Thursday amid an ongoing scandal where SJSU…
Two Sacramento Safe Ground Sites Have 23% ‘Success Rate’ in Getting Homeless off the Street
The two "Safe Ground" sites near the downtown Sacramento neighborhood of Land Park have had a 23% success rate in…
Cannabis Industry Hemp Expansion Bill Signed By Governor
A bill that expands cannabis laws in California to include the legalization of smokable industrial hemp, as well as hemp…
SB 332: Immunizing Burn Bosses and Private Landowners with Prescribed Fires
On October 6, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 332 by Sen. Bill Dodd (D-Napa), relating to…
AB 962 Allows Refund for Reusable Glass Containers if Washed
On October 5, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 962 by Sen. Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles), related to…
AB 652 Prohibits Sales of Juvenile Products Containing PFAS: Fluorinated Organic Chemicals
On October 5, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 652 by Assemblywoman Laura Friedman (D-Burbank), related to juvenile…
Business Community Launches Private Attorneys General Act Reform Ballot Measure
On October 5, 2021, three major business trade associations, filed a new initiative measure with the Attorney General’s Office for…
LA City Council Passes Sweeping Indoor Business Vaccination Mandate
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council passed a sweeping proof of COVID-19 vaccination law that requires full proof of…
AB 881 to Allow ‘Truly Recyclable Plastic’ to be Counted Towards Recycling Goals
On October 5, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 881 by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), dealing with…
AB 1200 Requires Chemical Disclosures in Cookware and Food Packaging
On October 5, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1200 by Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), related…