Bill to abolish California fire risk ratings dies
A bill seeking to reform California's system for mapping wildfire risk has died in the state Assembly. Senate Bill 610,…
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California Legislature passes bills to curb retail theft
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Monday gave final approval to a package of 10 bills aimed at combating retail theft,…
Editorial: California's plastic bag ban accidentally created another trash problem
California banned single-use plastic shopping bags in 2016, becoming the first state to adopt this important environmental measure. In the…
Newsom urges counties to expand guardianship laws to help homeless people
California Governor Gavin Newsom is urging California counties to implement a new law that would make it easier to appoint…
Governor Newsom signs new law: Restaurants and bars can continue to charge service fees, if posted
Those 3, 5 and 20% fees at the end of your menu could be here to stay. With little time…
Divestment from oil and gas will do nothing to stop climate change
To the editor: Having state pension funds divest from fossil fuel companies does nothing but inhibit investment managers' choices. (“Shame…
California restaurants could charge service fees. The emergency measure overcomes the obstacle
California restaurateurs are counting the days until July 1, when a state law will be enacted that will prohibit restaurants,…