February 2025 – Page 8 – California Globe

New Bill Bans Sale of Anti-Aging Skin Care Products to Minors

February 19, 2025 4:44 pmFebruary 19, 2025 4:45 pm

A bill aimed at banning the sale of anti-aging skin care products to those under the age of 18 was introduced in the Assembly on Tuesday. Assembly Bill 728 by Assemblyman Alex Lee (D-San Jose), would make it unlawful to...

Oakland Mayoral Candidates Answer Questions at First Public Forum

February 19, 2025 12:35 pmFebruary 19, 2025 12:36 pm

The three front runners in the 2025 Oakland Mayoral Special election met for the first Tuesday night in Oakland at a forum, answering questions ranging from homelessness to housing. Following the recall of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao in November, Mayoral candidates...

California’s $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage: Job Losses, Higher Food Prices, Increased Automation

February 19, 2025 11:46 amFebruary 19, 2025 11:53 am

A new study released today by the Berkeley Research Group proves that California’s $20 minimum wage for fast food workers has led to job losses, higher food prices, and increased automation in the industry. The BRG study found, “California’s fast-food restaurants...

Bill to Clarify Punishment Over Gift Card Theft Introduced

February 19, 2025 2:45 amFebruary 19, 2025 2:46 am

A bill to clarify the punishment over stealing gift cards and whether the theft would be a misdemeanor or felony, was introduced in the Assembly over the weekend. Assembly Bill 710, authored by Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), would alter...

California Small Claims Court

February 19, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 19, 2025 2:31 am

In Code of Civil Procedure Part 1, Title 1, Chapter 5.5, there is the small claims court and Article 1 deals with general provisions. Section 116.110 names Chapter 5.5 as “The Small Claims Act.” Section 116.120 provides four legislative findings...

LAUSD Smart Phone Ban Goes Into Effect On Tuesday

February 18, 2025 5:43 pmFebruary 18, 2025 5:43 pm

The Los Angeles Unified School District smart phone ban policy went into effect on Tuesday, ending virtually all smart phone and smart device usage while in school for students in grades K-12. For years, cell phones in schools have been...

State Report Shows Growing Oil Use, Lower Carbon Intensity in California

February 18, 2025 3:38 pmFebruary 18, 2025 3:38 pm

As technology advances, industries are increasingly able to achieve more with less. Automation, data analytics, and innovative engineering solutions are driving efficiency across sectors, including one of the most scrutinized industries: oil refining. However, a persistent myth remains—many believe that...