Bill to Allow Elected Officials to Use Campaign Funds for Security
On Thursday, a bill that would allow both candidates and elected officials in California to use campaign funds for security passed the state Assembly in a 72-0 vote. AB 2401…
On Thursday, a bill that would allow both candidates and elected officials in California to use campaign funds for security passed the state Assembly in a 72-0 vote. AB 2401…
The Healthy Homework Act was introduced in an effort to ensure school districts create policies that are more intentional when it comes to homework. According to the bill’s author, Assemblywoman…
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…
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…
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…
On 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…
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…
SACRAMENTO – 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…
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…
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…
The 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…
Sacramento, 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…
SACRAMENTO – 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…
SACRAMENTO, 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…
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…
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…
Doing 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…
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…
California 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…
SACRAMENTO — 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…
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…
SACRAMENTO, 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…
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…
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…
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…