California

AB 331 will enact precedent setting regulations on Automated Decision Tools (ADTs) Sacramento, CA –Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan’s (D-Orinda) landmark bill paving the way for regulations on automated decision tools (ADTs) …

SACRAMENTO – Californians who want to control access to their personal information will be able to hit the “delete” button when it comes to a data broker’s ability to collect …

The state today filed a motion to amend its March 8 housing lawsuit against Huntington Beach Since California filed its lawsuit, the City of Huntington Beach rescinded its illegal ban on SB 9 and ADU applications but …

AB 1366 would establish restitution fund to make victims of consumer fraud whole, even if the business that defrauded them goes bankrupt or is insolvent  SAN DIEGO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Assemblymember Brian Maienschein (D-San Diego), …

Benicia Proclaims Local Emergency; Announces Testing of Bypass Line for Damaged Water Transmission Pipeline  Benicia, CA –  The City of Benicia proclaimed a local emergency following the break in its …

BART Police Chief Ed Alvarez, who has led the department’s efforts to embrace progressive policing and to boost the visible safety presence on the system, is announcing his retirement. Chief …

State Parks, Dept. of Water Resources and CAL FIRE urge the public to take extra precautions as snowmelt increases SACRAMENTO, Calif.— With this season’s statewide snowpack at 237% of average …

AB 1497 ensures survivors of violence can share their stories in court and allows judges to consider trauma in sentencing decisions Sacramento – Today Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) announced …

Parks across the state will offer special community events with in-person and virtual programming SACRAMENTO, Calif., — The public is invited to celebrate the second annual California State Parks Week, …

Statewide Snowpack at 237 Percent of Average, Ranks Among Highest in State History SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the fourth snow survey of the …

DOJ collected 1,437 firearms through the APPS program, including 521 firearms that were not part of the database and 54 ghost guns DOJ contacted more individuals than ever before — …

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced his legislation has advanced that would notify drivers when images are gathered by in-vehicle cameras and prohibit their sale to third parties or …

SACRAMENTO – Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) has introduced SB 673 to create an “Ebony Alert” notification system to address the often ignored or lack of attention given to Black children …

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced his legislation has advanced to extend the ability of the state Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into agreements with nonprofits to …

Authored by Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson, AB 957 will ensure that transgender, gender-diverse, and intersex youth have access to a legal system that affirms and protects them SACRAMENTO, CA – …

AB 352 prevents automatic sharing of health information related to abortion through medical settings. Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan has introduced AB 352, a precedent-setting measure to protect information about …

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bills 2 and 368, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Public Safety Committee . SB 2, sponsored by Governor Newsom …

SACRAMENTO – With legislative attacks on the LGBTQ+ community and youth worsening in recent years nationwide, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) is introducing legislation that would …

SACRAMENTO ― As the Federal Drug Administration announced that Naloxone will now be made available over the counter, California Assemblymember Liz Ortega is seeking to remove cost barriers by requiring …

Sacramento, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce released its 2023 job killer list which, to date, includes 13 bills dealing with labor and employment issues, taxation, housing costs, and …

Senate Bill 44, a bill to hold drug dealers accountable in fentanyl related deaths failed to pass the Senate Public Safety Committee which prompted a press conference by State Senator …

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Following record gas price hikes and profits, Governor Newsom signed his special session bill to hold Big Oil accountable – the latest measure the Governor …

AB 818 will help keep guns out of the hands of those who shouldn’t have them SACRAMENTO — Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) today announced that her Assembly Bill 818 to …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On Tuesday, March 21, Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) introduced AB 1064. This bill will allow for the introduction of evidence related to bias motivation into trials …

YOLO COUNTY – Governor Gavin Newsom today rolled back some drought emergency provisions that are no longer needed due to current water conditions, while maintaining other measures that support regions …