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Two Sacramento Safe Ground Sites Have 23% ‘Success Rate’ in Getting Homeless off the Street

October 7, 2021 3:42 pm

The two “Safe Ground” sites near the downtown Sacramento neighborhood of Land Park have had a 23% success rate in getting people off the street over the past 6 months, according to the City of Sacramento. The city is calling...

Cannabis Industry Hemp Expansion Bill Signed By Governor

October 7, 2021 11:39 am

A bill that expands cannabis laws in California to include the legalization of smokable industrial hemp, as well as hemp or cannabinoid inclusion in food, drink, cosmetics, and pet food, was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday....

SB 332: Immunizing Burn Bosses and Private Landowners with Prescribed Fires

October 7, 2021 9:55 amOctober 7, 2021 10:02 am

On October 6, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 332 by Sen. Bill Dodd (D-Napa), relating to prescribed fires. The bill adds Section 3333.8 to the Civil Code. First, the new law specifies that the Legislature declares...

AB 962 Allows Refund for Reusable Glass Containers if Washed

October 7, 2021 7:01 amOctober 7, 2021 7:26 am

On October 5, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 962 by Sen. Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles), related to reusable containers. Section One of the bill adds Section 14525.1 to the Public Resources Code to add a definition of...

AB 652 Prohibits Sales of Juvenile Products Containing PFAS: Fluorinated Organic Chemicals

October 7, 2021 6:55 amOctober 7, 2021 7:00 am

On October 5, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 652 by Assemblywoman Laura Friedman (D-Burbank), related to juvenile products. Section One of the bill adds Chapter 12.5 (commencing with Section 108945) to Part 3 of Division 104 of...

Business Community Launches Private Attorneys General Act Reform Ballot Measure

October 7, 2021 2:30 amOctober 6, 2021 9:31 pm

On October 5, 2021, three major business trade associations, filed a new initiative measure with the Attorney General’s Office for title and summary, the first official step in their effort to place on the November 2022 statewide ballot changes to...

LA City Council Passes Sweeping Indoor Business Vaccination Mandate

October 7, 2021 2:17 amOctober 6, 2021 9:17 pm

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council passed a sweeping proof of COVID-19 vaccination law that requires full proof of vaccination to enter most indoor places of business including restaurants, bars, movie theaters, arenas, convention centers, gyms, salons, and other...