Effective Dates of Statutes in California Legislation
In the California Legislature, legislation that contains an urgency clause takes effect immediately upon the Governor signing the bill and…
BLM Plan to Open 800,000 Acres of Federal Land in California to Oil and Gas Leasing
The oil and gas industry in California currently provides 368,000 jobs and more than $24 billion in tax revenues to…
Bill to Limit ‘Predatory Lending’ Excludes Three Lenders Who Stand to Benefit From Legislation
A bill to bar "predatory lenders," like payday small loan companies, from imposing excessively high-interest rates on people who borrow…
Stockton’s Universal Income Program Has Unreported Flaws In How Money Is Being Spent
While are success stories over Stockton’s universal income program being reported, the Globe has found for some participants there is…
School Security Guard Rules Toughen After Signing of SB 390
Senate Bill 390 was signed into law this week, mandating that security staff at schools, regardless of being either full-time…
Napa Valley Vintner Sentenced to 5 months in Prison for Role in ‘Varsity Blues’ College Admissions Scandal
Agustin F. Huneeus, the Napa Valley vintner who admitted guilt in the "Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal, has been sentenced…
Animal Shelters Must Now Report Dog Bite History Under New California Law
Assembly Bill 588, which requires animal shelters to give the dog bite history of adopted dogs to new owners, was…
First Hand Testimony: How the Homeless Crisis is Changing the Safest Communities in California
'We need our neighborhood back. We need public safety reforms and more police presence in our community, and higher numbers…
San Francisco Receives Notice From The EPA Over Pollution
San Francisco was given a notice from the EPA Wednesday, finding them in violation of the Clean Water Act. President…
What Can California’s Governor Do with Legislation on His Desk?
When a bill is passed by the Legislature and sent to the Governor, there are three actions that can occur:…