California

154 Restaurants in PG&E’s Service Area to Receive $5,000 Resilience Grants for the,Fourth Consecutive Year Oakland, Calif. — Locally-owned Northern and Central California restaurants will receive a financial boost from …

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued two consumer alerts regarding current legal limits on rent hikes. Entitled “Know Your Rights as a California Tenant,” the first consumer alert …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On Sept. 26, 2024, a federal grand jury returned a five-count indictment against Dontae Jones Jr., 20, and Yasmin Millett, 21, both residing in Northern California with …

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reports that a fourth human case of bird flu has been confirmed in California. The case was identified in a Central …

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) says 2 Contra Costa stores were found selling illegal hemp products. The announcement came after ABC visited nearly 400 ABC-licensed locations across …

Wins for Privacy, Reproductive Rights, and Environmental Protections as the 2024 Session Concludes [Sacramento] – Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) is proud to announce the successful passage of numerous key bills …

SAN FRANCISCO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing separate enforcement actions against TikTok for …

SACRAMENTO – Mega Millions, the lottery game that has produced a record six jackpot wins exceeding $1 billion, is getting ready for a mega overhaul with plans to be bigger …

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reports that a third possible human case of bird flu has been identified in California. The case was identified in a …

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reports that the human case previously under investigation for bird flu, and one additional case, have been confirmed H5 bird flu …

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Governor Newsom has signed into law Assembly Bill 2229 (AB 2229), known as the Know Your Period Act. Authored by Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson, this legislation aims to …

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in coordination with local health partners and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is investigating a possible human case …

SAN FRANCISCO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta released a groundbreaking report from the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) on California’s efforts to address …

SAN FRANCISCO – Governor Newsom signed Assemblymember Matt Haney’s (D-San Francisco) legislation that allows local California governments to license Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes. AB 1775, authored by Haney, received strong bipartisan …

California is experiencing an increase in diseases spread by mosquitoes, including West Nile virus and dengue. Californians can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites and getting rid of standing water …

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1174 into law, prohibiting local governments from requiring voter ID at polling places, including for municipal elections. According to SB 1174: This bill would …

Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced that drivers 70-years-old and older in California whose licenses expire in 2024 and beyond will no longer be required …

Over the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill requiring new vehicles sold to alert drivers when they exceed the speed limit by 10 mph. The law was modeled after …

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – In a significant move to protect individuals from online harassment, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1979: The Doxing Recourse Victims Act into law. This legislation will …

On September 25, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill seeking to improve accountability for homeless spending in California. SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) expressed deep disappointment following Governor Gavin …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) previewed the new Water Year which starts on October 1 by highlighting preparations for more extreme weather events this season following …

The white sturgeon sport fishing season opens Oct. 1, 2024, only for catch-and-release fishing. Anglers may continue to fish using 2024 Sturgeon Fishing Report Cards purchased earlier in the year, …

SACRAMENTO – Joined by members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills to address the legacy of racial discrimination in the state and …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In an effort to defend the State Constitution, protect vital resources needed for California students, preserve the integrity of the state’s school funding system, and respect the …

Sen. Grove’s measure to increase penalties for child sex buyers signed into law by Governor Newsom Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senator Shannon Grove’s (R-Bakersfield) bill Senate Bill 1414 (SB …