State Government10 new California laws that might affect your everyday in 2022December 27, 2021From recycling and policing to bacon and booze, these laws will affect your neighborhood, local businesses and home.
State GovernmentCalifornia redistricting: What to know about the final mapsDecember 21, 2021The California redistricting commission adopted final congressional and legislative maps for the next decade, starting with 2022 elections.
State GovernmentWalmart sued for allegedly dumping hazardous waste in CaliforniaDecember 20, 2021Investigators said inspections of trash compactors from Walmart stores over the last six years found dozens of items classified as either hazardous waste or customer records with personal information.
State GovernmentDid California get its money’s worth from $1.7 billion COVID test contract?December 19, 2021The Valencia lab, a public-private venture between the state and PerkinElmer, processed only 1 to 8% of all Californians’ COVID tests in the first 10 months of the contract. And the lab was riddled with dozens of problems, according to an inspection.
State GovernmentFour California universities missed out on as much as $47 million in coronavirus aid. Here’s whyDecember 18, 2021A state audit says four California universities could have received millions more in federal pandemic money and helped more students. University of California and California State University officials could still recoup some of the cash.
State GovernmentFund the police: Newsom responds to California crime concernsDecember 17, 2021Gov. Newsom puts on a tough face about California crime, defends past reforms and proposes $350 million-plus to stop organized retail thefts.
State GovernmentUnseen and unsafe: Students who have been 'deadnamed' explain why a new California law mattersDecember 14, 2021A new California law requires public colleges to update diplomas and records for transgender students who have changed their names. Students and advocates say it’s affirming and will prevent discrimination.
Health CareCalifornia once again mandates masks in indoor public spaces to slow COVID-19 spreadDecember 13, 2021 | Emily Zentner | Nicole Nixon | Kris HooksAfter the omicron variant was first identified in the state Dec. 1, California health officials have released new requirements to slow the spread of COVID-19.
State GovernmentCalifornia's governor pledges to model an assault weapons ban on Texas abortion lawDecember 13, 2021Gavin Newsom says he will empower private citizens to enforce a ban on assault weapons in the state, citing the same authority claimed by conservative lawmakers in Texas to outlaw most abortions.
EnvironmentLandmark California smog rules target lawn equipment, big rig trucksDecember 12, 2021California’s air board enacted two first-of-their-kind smog rules for trucks and lawn equipment. They’ll cost billions but cut tons of emissions.
