California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Conserving water has become a way of life in California, especially as projections forecast warmer, drier conditions. The State’s new water year has begun and with it …

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) and Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) announced that Senate Bill 1183, their bipartisan legislation in partnership with The Dollywood Foundation to establish …

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that would punish doctors who spread misinformation about COVID-19 to patients. AB 2098, introduced by Assemblymember Evan Low, enshrines into state law that …

Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 868 authored by Senator Dave Cortese, (D-San Jose), Chair of the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee, to provide equity and financial …

Sacramento, CA —  In the final days of National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the Miles Hall Lifeline and Suicide Prevention Act, Assembly Bill 988. …

On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will now allow a convict’s criminal record sealed from public view. The bill was introduced by Senator Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los …

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 955, a bill by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) requiring middle and high school students (6th – 12th grade) to be allowed …

Governor Newsom signed AB 1041 by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) which enables workers to take paid sick leave or family leave in order to care for any person designated by …

SACRAMENTO— Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto’s (R-Murrieta) legislation to add needed clarity to executive emergency powers and restore government transparency and accountability during state emergencies has been vetoed by the Governor. AB …

In 2024, a new bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom will add wine and liquor bottles to its recycling rebate program. Currently, consumers in California pay 5 cents per 12-ounce …

SB 916 Continues Senator Leyva’s Work and Advocacy on Sexual Assault Reform SACRAMENTO – After earning unanimous support in the Legislature, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 916 by Senator …

Undocumented Californians will be able to obtain a State ID Supporting economic inclusion and opportunity, street vendors will have easier access to health permits SACRAMENTO – As other states cruelly …

SACRAMENTO, CA — Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2000, which will prohibit street racing and sideshows from occurring in parking lots across the state. The bipartisan measure, authored …

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed several measures to strengthen California’s cannabis laws, expand the legal cannabis market and redress the harms of cannabis prohibition. Though …

Passed in the Legislature with overwhelming support, CARE Court is a first-in-the-nation framework to empower individuals suffering from untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders  CARE Court is bolstered by the state’s …

SACRAMENTO – As other states outlaw fundamental reproductive health care and criminalize doctors and patients, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of abortion.ca.gov – providing people both inside and outside of California …

Higher Education Leader says he will introduce emergency legislation to end ambiguity SACRAMENTO – Sen. Steve Glazer (D-Contra Costa) called Friday for Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders to ensure …

The California Highway Patrol reported Tuesday that Labor Day Maximum Enforcement period resulted in 937 DUI arrests. 27 People have lost their lives. CHP reminds the public that DUI is …

On Wednesday, a bill that would have placed an excise tax on gun and ammunition retailers, not purchasers, to fund gun violence prevention programs failed to pass the State Senate. …

On Wednesday, even after scaling back a zero-bail bill, it could not muster the votes needed to pass out of the State Assembly. The bill would have reformed the states …

On Wednesday, a bill that would have strengthened California’s conceal-carry laws failed to pass out of the State Assembly—this bill was in response to the Supreme Court decision expanding rights …

On Wednesday California Senate Republicans, led by Senator Melissa Melendez (Lake Elsinore), put forward an amendment to Assembly Bill 2195 to include “Alexandra’s Law,” which would notify convicted drug dealers that should …

Assembly Bill 2374 by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) passed the Senate and was sent to Governor Gavin Newsom for his consideration. AB 2374 strengthens fines against those caught illegally dumping garbage …

A bill proposed by Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkley) that would allow for certain non-US Citizens to become police officers has passed the California State Assembly on Monday. According to Skinner, …