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California’s ‘New Normal:’ PG&E Power Shut Offs on Windy Days

October 12, 2021 8:32 amApril 3, 2022 7:58 am

Thousands of Californians were without power Monday due to high winds, according to a PG&E alert. PG&E’s alert says: “A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) occurs in response to severe weather to help prevent a wildfire. A severe weather system...

California High School Student Exposes ‘The Dark Ages’ of COVID Lockdown

October 12, 2021 6:37 amOctober 12, 2021 7:39 am

The dark ages. Prior to Covid, I was an active member of my school community. I was Class President in my Freshman and Sophomore years of high school, I performed in theater and Show Choir and was involved in various...

Landscapers Say California Lawmakers’ Ban on New Lawnmowers, Leaf Blowers ‘Out of Touch’

October 12, 2021 2:15 amOctober 11, 2021 8:03 pm

A bill that would phase out the the sale of new gas-powered small off-road engines (SORE), such as those found in lawnmowers, leaf blowers and generators, by 2024, was just signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. Assembly Bill 1346, authored...

Business Owners Say California’s Gender-Neutral Retail Toy Display Law is ‘Useless’

October 11, 2021 3:47 pmApril 3, 2022 7:57 am

Governor Gavin Newsom just signed a bill which requires stores that sell toys or childcare items to have a gender-neutral section. Assembly Bill 1084, authored by Assemblyman Evan Low (D-Campbell), would specifically have retail stores physically located in California with...

Citizens Ballot Initiative filed to Fulfill Funding of Long-Overdue California Water Projects

October 11, 2021 7:49 amOctober 12, 2021 10:32 am

A citizens water group has filed for ballot title and summary with the California Secretary of State on a water abundance ballot initiative for the November 2022 ballot. The Water Infrastructure Funding Act of 2022, and the More Water Now...

SB 331 Prohibits Nondisclosure Agreements

October 10, 2021 9:22 amOctober 10, 2021 9:26 am

On October 7, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 331 by Sen. Connie Leyva (D-Chino), prohibits the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to settle employment and housing-related legal claims involving unlawful harassment, discrimination, or related retaliation of...

What Were Reasons for Governor Newsom’s Bill Vetoes this Year?

October 10, 2021 8:04 amOctober 10, 2021 8:10 am

In looking at Governor Gavin Newsom’s 66 bill vetoes during the 2021 Legislative Session, there are several themes from his messages to the Members of the Assembly and Senate about their bills and his reasons for issuing a veto. The...