Sacramento, CA – SB 1160, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) passed the Senate Public Safety Committee. The measure aims to increase public safety by holding accountable …
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The California Garlic Festival will be at the Merced County Spring Fairgrounds in Los Banos on August 30, 31 & September 1, 2024. The wholesome family fun event is focused …
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On Tuesday, a bill that would require anyone convicted of a DUI to install a breathalyzer in their car moved forward. The bill was approved 8-0 in the Assembly Public …
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Bill Doubling Penalties for Protesters Blocking Highways Moves Forward
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Monday, a bill that would double penalties for anyone intentionally blocking the flow of traffic on highways passed through committee. AB 2742, a bill that would double penalties for …
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SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Matt Haney’s (D-San Francisco) AB 2751 (right to disconnect) is now one step closer to becoming law after passing out of the Assembly Labor Committee. It’s …
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Legislation Seeks to Increase Transparency Over Homelessness Spending
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO – Today Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) announced the introduction of Assembly Bill 2903, which requires state-run homelessness programs to annually report cost and outcome data to the California Interagency …
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Assemblymember Cory Jackson is back at it again attempting to tax candy in an effort to generate revenue to tackle youth poverty. Via Assemblymember Dr. Cory Jackson: 2024 End Youth …
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A bill (SB 1414) aimed at making the purchase of a child for sex a felony in the state moved forward, but not without amendments. Under SB 1414, anyone soliciting …
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Committee Rejects Solution to Clearing Inhumane Homeless Encampments
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Senate Public Safety Committee voted down Senate Bill 1011, a bipartisan measure to compassionately clear homeless encampments by Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones (R-San Diego) and Senator Catherine Blakespear …
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AB 2930: Bill to Eliminate Bias in AI Decision-making Passes Privacy Committee
by CC Newsby CC NewsSacramento, CA – Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan’s (D-Orinda) groundbreaking artificial intelligence regulation, AB 2930, passed its first policy committee with a vote of 8 to 3. AB 2930 requires developers and …
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AG Bonta Announces Final Regulations Implementing New Online Charitable Fundraising Law
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the final regulations implementing Assembly Bill 488 (Government Code section 12599.9), a first-of-its-kind law governing charitable fundraising on internet platforms. The final regulations are the result of …
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Tracy Man Sentenced to 29 Years in Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Wayne Lee Hauzer, 59, of Tracy, was sentenced to 29 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for distribution of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert …
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The California Highway Patrol announced it has recovered more than $300k in LEGO’s related to organized retail theft. According to CHP, investigators, in collaboration with local agencies, have made significant …
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Sacramento, CA – The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee passed Assembly Bill 1886, authored by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D –San Diego). This bill would clarify the intent of the …
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Wicks Bill Prompts Google to Begin Blocking California News Links
by CC Newsby CC NewsDoing what most businesses in California do when State Legislators introduce terrible legislation, Google announced Friday it will begin removing links to California News Sites from search in response to …
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Sacramento, CA – Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson has issued a response to a racist letter opposing Assembly Bill 2319, which seeks to promote equity and dignity in pregnancy and childbirth …
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Gas Prices in Contra Costa County Continue to Climb
by CC Newsby CC NewsCalifornia gas prices continue to rise as the average gallon of gasoline in Contra Costa County stands at $5.60 per gallon Friday. According to AAA, the current average cost of …
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$39 Million in Awards to Help Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations Enhance Security and Safety
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO — Reinforcing efforts to protect Californians from hate-motivated violence, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced awarding $39 million to 193 community groups across the …
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today Assemblyman Bill Essayli announced his intention to amend his AB 2641 to require law enforcement to comply with federal immigration authorities in cases involving individuals convicted of …
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Bill to Stop Landlords from Denying Housing to Renters with Pets Passes Out of Committee
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Matt Haney’s (D-San Francisco) AB 2216 is now one step closer to becoming law after passing out of the Assembly Judiciary Committee. It’s now headed to …
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Several state legislators and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a bipartisan effort to crack down on organized retail theft Tuesday. The package was aimed to strengthen public safety, protect shoppers …
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SACRAMENTO – Today Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) announced the release of the State Auditor’s bipartisan audit of homelessness spending that he jointly requested with Senator Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks), Senator …
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SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) was joined by community leaders, consumer advocates, fans and musicians on Monday at a Capitol press conference to detail first-in-the-nation legislation to provide competition …
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State Superintendent Announces Support for Establishing an Office of Civil Rights at the California Dept of Education
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond joined State Senator Henry Stern, State Senator Susan Rubio, Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California representative Cliff Berg, and Anti-Defamation League …
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SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) has introduced AB 2115 that will radically change California’s strategy on the treatment of opioid addiction by transforming California from a state …