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Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Bill Passed in Senate Committee

April 7, 2021 2:28 amApril 9, 2021 3:49 pm

A bill that would legalize possession of several psychedelic drugs, such as LSD and psilocybin “magic” mushrooms, was passed by the Senate Public Safety Committee 4-1 on Tuesday. Senate Bill 519, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), would make...

VP Kamala Harris Defends Gov. Gavin Newsom During San Leandro Visit

April 5, 2021 8:35 pmApril 7, 2021 6:19 am

Vice President Kamala Harris visited a water treatment plant in San Leandro with Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, touting a new Biden Administration initiative and reiterating White House support for Newsom against the recall effort against him. Flying in from...

Intersex Surgery Bill Withdrawn From Committee Before Vote Due to Lack of Support

April 5, 2021 5:52 pm

A bill that would ban certain surgeries performed on children under the age of 12 was withdrawn from committee on Monday following a reported lack of support for the bill. Senate Bill 225, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco),...

San Francisco School Board May Halt School Renaming Plan on Tuesday

April 5, 2021 2:24 pm

The San San Francisco Unified School Board will vote Tuesday on whether or not to continue on with their plans to rename 44 schools following months of public backlash and several other scandals that have plagued the school board since...

Indoor Concerts, Events To Begin Reopening Beginning April 15th

April 3, 2021 7:45 am

Less than 48 hours after stadiums and theme parks in California could first start reopening, state officials announced on Friday indoor concerts, gatherings, weddings, and other indoor events could reopen starting on April 15th. According to the new guidelines, indoor...

USDA Settles Lawsuit With SNAP Beneficiaries, Increases Emergency Benefits For Over 1 Million in CA

April 3, 2021 2:25 amApril 2, 2021 7:51 pm

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a settlement with SNAP beneficiaries in California and Pennsylvania on Thursday, paving the way for over 1 million Californian households to receive higher Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting as early...

CDPH To Eliminate Travel Restriction Recommendations

April 2, 2021 2:46 pmApril 5, 2021 6:10 am

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) lifted the statewide travel advisory on Thursday, announcing the end of all recommended travel being within 120 miles of where Californians live. While the CDPH still says that all travelers should continue to...