A new bill introduced in the California Legislature on Thursday would outlaw plastic shopping bags completely in the state starting in 2026. Although grocery stores and other retailers are already prohibited from using thin plastic shopping bags in California, customers may still purchase larger plastic bags at the register that are supposedly reusable and disposable. … Read more
The president of the university system warned that allowing undocumented immigrants to make applications for jobs on any of its ten campuses would put the university and its students at “critical risk,” such as the possibility of criminal charges. On Thursday, the governing board of the University of California postponed a decision on the matter. … Read more
Concerns have been expressed by a Catholic diocese in California in response to information that 2 “imposters” were using real priests’ names to pose as clergy. The Diocese of Stockton, which serves the Central Valley area of the state, stated in an announcement released on Friday that the 2 people—whose true opinions have not been confirmed—have been … Read more
As per an experimental forecast technique utilized by the National Center for Atmospheric Research of the National Science Foundation, recent El Nio circumstances are anticipated to develop into similar to the “great” El Nio of 1997-98. According to NCAR scientist Stephen Yeager, who assisted in leading the simulation effort, “Our forecast system has proven that it … Read more
Gavin Newsom, the Democratic governor of California, signed a bill on Saturday that will strengthen the ability of tenants to be protected from eviction and address a gap in the legislation that has enabled landlords to avoid the state’s rent cap. The action changed a historic 2019 law that established guidelines for evictions and set … Read more
The so-called HOME Act was vetoed by California Governor Gavin Newsom late Friday. According to supporters, the bill could have “ensured that immigrant Californians that provide their time in county jails and make discharge under existing criminal justice reforms arrive home rather than being immediately and brutally transferred to ICE.” The popular bill, which had … Read more
By the close of the month, hundreds of thousands of Californians who did not get their Middle-Class Tax Refund check will do so. A payout of up to $1,050 was given to the majority of people this past year, based on their earnings, filing status, and family size. Californians who qualify will receive one-time payments from … Read more
Based on the most recent WARN data, California is currently the state with the highest layoffs in the United States. According to the most recent report, California will have lost 54,439 workers by 2023. Additionally, California has received 923 WARN warnings so far this year, which are alerts of several other impending layoffs in the … Read more
On Monday, 9 Democratic California senators urged the state’s attorney general to consult with a judge about whether former President Donald J. Trump’s participation in the Capitol Riot warranted his exclusion from the Republican primary ballots within the 14th Amendment. Rob Bonta’s office received a reminder from the lawmakers that “no individual will occupy any office … Read more
Since not everyone uses marijuana legally in California, when the strong smell of a neighbor’s joint circulates across fences, a cloud of controversy grows. Does my neighbor smoke marijuana in their garden if the smoke drifts over my property? was the question a reader brought to The Sacramento Bee’s service journalism team, which specializes in assisting … Read more