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Senate Republicans Blast School Law Enforcement Limitation Bill

August 21, 2024 2:45 amAugust 21, 2024 2:46 am

Senate Republicans spoke out against a bill on Tuesday that would, if passed, no longer require schools notify law enforcement if an employee is attacked or threatened, with police only being called if the attack caused bodily harm that requires...

Bill to Make it Easier to Arrest Shoplifters Continues To Gain Support

June 3, 2024 1:13 pm

A bill aimed at making it easier to arrest shoplifters has continued to grow in support in the Senate following passage in the Assembly late last month. Assembly Bill 1990, authored by Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo (D-Los Angeles), would let law...

Music Icon David Foster’s Daughters Declare ‘Hate’ for Gov. Gavin Newsom

September 22, 2023 8:22 amSeptember 22, 2023 8:27 am

The New York Post reports that Music icon David Foster’s daughters declared their “hate” for Gov. Gavin Newsom this week, blaming the Democrat for the state’s deteriorating quality of life — and wondering whether his goal is to have California “be...

Teamsters Union March Shuts Down Sacramento Streets; Demanding Gov. Newsom Sign AB 316

September 20, 2023 8:12 amSeptember 20, 2023 8:12 am

Tuesday in downtown Sacramento, police blocked off North/South streets near the Capitol all the way from 16th Street down to 3rd Street for a Teamsters Union Protest, causing a massive backup and forcing drivers trying to head south on the...

Union Leaders, Newsom Advisors at Odds Over Bill Requiring Driver in Driverless Trucks

September 20, 2023 2:30 amSeptember 20, 2023 7:49 am

An unusual combination of union leaders and lawmakers from both parties and advisors for Governor Gavin Newsom were found to be at odds over signing a bill that would require driverless trucks to have a driver in the vehicle this...

Bill To Halt Employers From Asking Applicants About Prior Marijuana Use Passes Assembly

September 14, 2023 6:42 pmSeptember 14, 2023 6:42 pm

A bill that would make it illegal for employers to ask job applicants about prior marijuana use passed the Assembly this week, moving the bill to a final Senate vote before going to the Governor’s desk. Senate Bill 700, authored...

Bill To Require Driverless Trucks To Have A Driver in the Vehicle Passes Senate In 36-2 Vote

September 12, 2023 1:08 pmSeptember 12, 2023 1:08 pm

A bill to require driverless trucks to have a driver in the vehicle passed the Senate in a 36-2 vote on Wednesday, moving to the Governor’s desk for either his signature or veto. Assembly Bill 316, authored by Assemblywoman Cecilia...