AB 881 to Allow ‘Truly Recyclable Plastic’ to be Counted Towards Recycling Goals
On October 5, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 881 by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), dealing with…
AB 1200 Requires Chemical Disclosures in Cookware and Food Packaging
On October 5, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1200 by Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), related…
Food Delivery App Bill to Increase Price Transparency, Tip Protections, Signed by Governor
A bill that removes hidden fees from food-delivery app companies, as well as increase transparency and give workers tip protections,…
AB 1201: Labeling to Include Products From all Material Types
On October 5, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1201 by Assembly members Phil Ting (D-San Francisco),…
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Ending Mandatory Minimum Sentences For Many Non-Violent Drug Crimes
Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that ends mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug crimes on Tuesday, giving…
AB 1311 Expands CalRecycle Bottle Bill Recycling Program
On October 5, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1311 by Assemblyman Jim Wood (D-Santa Rosa), related…
SB 343 Addresses Recycling Symbols
October 5, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 343 by Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica), related to…
9th Circuit Overturns California’s Law Banning For-Profit Prisons
In a 2-1 decision, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down California's AB 32 ban on privately owned immigration…
Sacramento Councilman Talks Turkey and Common Sense in Globe Interview
Sean Loloee was elected to the Sacramento City Council December 2020. Nearly one year in, the businessman is challenging the…
LA County Employees File Suit Against County Over Mandatory Worker Vaccine Mandate
Press play to hear a narrated version of this story, presented by AudioHopper. Five Los Angeles County workers filed suit…