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5 days ago

California

How young is too young to get a tattoo or piercing in CA? What state law says

California prohibits anyone under 18 from getting a tattoo, even with parental consent.

#legislation

NYC politics

Democracy in the Dark: How California Lawmakers Are Trying to Shield Themselves From Public View | KQED

California lawmakers are pushing for permanent remote participation for public meetings, aiming to modernize engagement and decision-making processes.

fromNew York Post

6 days ago

NYC politics

Calif. lawmakers block bid to make paying for sex with 16- and 17-year-olds a felony

California lawmakers removed a key provision from a bill that would have made paying for sex with 16- and 17-year-olds a felony.

NYC politics

Democracy in the Dark: How California Lawmakers Are Trying to Shield Themselves From Public View | KQED

California lawmakers are pushing for permanent remote participation for public meetings, aiming to modernize engagement and decision-making processes.

fromNew York Post

6 days ago

NYC politics

Calif. lawmakers block bid to make paying for sex with 16- and 17-year-olds a felony

California lawmakers removed a key provision from a bill that would have made paying for sex with 16- and 17-year-olds a felony.

SF real estate

California lawmakers seek end to CEQA's reign

CEQA reform may expedite urban housing development in California by exempting projects from extensive environmental studies.

Silicon Valley real estate

Los Gatos files lawsuit to clarify builder's remedy law

Los Gatos seeks judicial clarification on builder's remedy application timelines to streamline housing development and resolve conflicting interpretations.

fromtherealdeal.com

1 week ago

SF real estate

California lawmakers seek end to CEQA's reign

CEQA reform may expedite urban housing development in California by exempting projects from extensive environmental studies.

Silicon Valley real estate

Los Gatos files lawsuit to clarify builder's remedy law

Los Gatos seeks judicial clarification on builder's remedy application timelines to streamline housing development and resolve conflicting interpretations.

more#housing-development

Privacy professionals

fromCallaborlaw

Cal. Supreme Court To Decide Headless PAGA Action Issue

Every PAGA claim includes individual and representative claims; plaintiffs cannot abandon individual claims to avoid arbitration.

fromThe Mercury News

Law

Monterey man sentenced to 30 years for domestic violence and intimidation

Anthony Aglibot received a 30-year prison sentence for severe domestic violence and witness intimidation.

Beer

Can I be fired for smoking weed? What's too high to drive? Know these CA laws

April 20, or 4/20, is a significant day for cannabis enthusiasts, celebrating marijuana culture globally.

#criminal-justice

Portland food

What Happens After a Homeless Person Is Arrested for Camping? Often, Not Much | KQED

California's homeless ordinances face challenges in prosecution, questioning the effectiveness of law enforcement actions.

California

Proposition 36, new state law cracking down on retail theft, now in effect

Proposition 36 strengthens penalties for repeat petty theft offenders in California, aiming to reduce retail theft and enhance community safety.

fromMission Local

Mission District

He allegedly stole toilet paper. DA blasted judge who reduced felony charge.

Willie Johnson, with prior theft convictions, faced felony charges under Prop 36 but had his charge reduced to a misdemeanor by a judge.

Portland food

What Happens After a Homeless Person Is Arrested for Camping? Often, Not Much | KQED

California's homeless ordinances face challenges in prosecution, questioning the effectiveness of law enforcement actions.

California

Proposition 36, new state law cracking down on retail theft, now in effect

Proposition 36 strengthens penalties for repeat petty theft offenders in California, aiming to reduce retail theft and enhance community safety.

fromMission Local

Mission District

He allegedly stole toilet paper. DA blasted judge who reduced felony charge.

Willie Johnson, with prior theft convictions, faced felony charges under Prop 36 but had his charge reduced to a misdemeanor by a judge.

more#criminal-justice

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UK news

Assisted dying: California man invites BBC to witness his death as Parliament debates new law

Wayne Hawkins, terminally ill, chooses assisted dying in California, reflecting confidence and peace.

California's assisted dying laws provide terminally ill patients with autonomy over their death.

#street-safety

East Bay (California)

No red curb, no ticket: Berkeley backs off on fining drivers for parking near crosswalks

New law restricts parking near crosswalks to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce accidents.

Miscellaneous

New law in effect this year could surprise drivers with a $64 parking ticket

New California law prohibits parking near crosswalks to improve safety for pedestrians and reduce vehicular accidents.

East Bay (California)

No red curb, no ticket: Berkeley backs off on fining drivers for parking near crosswalks

New law restricts parking near crosswalks to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce accidents.

Miscellaneous

New law in effect this year could surprise drivers with a $64 parking ticket

New California law prohibits parking near crosswalks to improve safety for pedestrians and reduce vehicular accidents.

more#street-safety

NYC politics

Menendez brothers' attorneys say politics is getting in the way of their release

The prosecution's opposition to resentencing the Menendez brothers reflects political motives rather than substantive legal reasons.

#transgender-rights

fromTruthout

SF parents

Trump Administration Is Investigating CA Privacy Protections for Trans Students

U.S. Department of Education threatens state funding over California's transgender student privacy law enforcement.

The investigation centers around Assembly Bill 1955 limiting forced disclosure of transgender identities to parents.

California

California AG warns clinics to keep providing gender-affirming care to transgender youths

California mandates that healthcare providers continue gender-affirming care despite federal executive orders against it.

fromTruthout

SF parents

Trump Administration Is Investigating CA Privacy Protections for Trans Students

U.S. Department of Education threatens state funding over California's transgender student privacy law enforcement.

The investigation centers around Assembly Bill 1955 limiting forced disclosure of transgender identities to parents.

California

California AG warns clinics to keep providing gender-affirming care to transgender youths

California mandates that healthcare providers continue gender-affirming care despite federal executive orders against it.

more#transgender-rights

SF real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

California Best Title to pay $150K in incentives settlement

Title companies cannot offer real estate agents incentives to direct business, as it constitutes illegal inducement under California law.

#23andme

EU data protection

AG Bonta reminds 23andMe customers of the right to delete their data

Customers can request deletion of their genetic data from 23andMe to protect their privacy amid financial worries about the company.

EU data protection

State official reminds 23andMe customers they can tell embattled firm to delete their data

California residents have the right to request the deletion of their genetic data from 23andMe.

23andMe is currently facing financial difficulties, raising concerns over user data security.

Privacy professionals

23andMe bankruptcy: How to delete your data, destroy your genetic samples

23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, risking customer genetic data use without consent.

EU data protection

AG Bonta reminds 23andMe customers of the right to delete their data

Customers can request deletion of their genetic data from 23andMe to protect their privacy amid financial worries about the company.

EU data protection

State official reminds 23andMe customers they can tell embattled firm to delete their data

California residents have the right to request the deletion of their genetic data from 23andMe.

23andMe is currently facing financial difficulties, raising concerns over user data security.

fromCalifornia Peculiarities Employment Law Blog

Privacy professionals

23andMe bankruptcy: How to delete your data, destroy your genetic samples

23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, risking customer genetic data use without consent.

more#23andme

10 months ago

Law

PAGA Reform: AB 2288 and SB 92 Passed

California's PAGA reform imposes stricter requirements for plaintiffs to improve manageability and reduce litigation damages for employers.

Law

9th Circuit upholds California ban on large-capacity magazines in reversal of San Diego judge

The 9th Circuit upheld California's ban on large-capacity magazines, deeming it constitutional and stating it does not violate the Second Amendment.

SF parents

Why 13-year-old accused of fatal stabbing at Santana Row won't be charged as adult

David Gutierrez's family seeks justice for his death, calling for adult consequences for a 13-year-old suspect despite California law prohibiting adult charges for that age.

LGBT

Supreme Court will hear free-speech challenge to 'conversion therapy' bans in California, Colorado

California's ban on conversion therapy is being challenged on First Amendment grounds by a Colorado counselor.

Parenting

ICE, Schools and Children: What Families Should Know | KQED

Parents should prepare children for potential deportation scenarios by reassuring them and identifying trusted adults for support.

#renters-rights

California

Rental Home Getting Cold This Winter? What You Can Legally Ask of Your Landlord | KQED

Landlords in California must provide a functioning heat source to maintain temperatures above 70 degrees for renters.

fromSFGATE

SF real estate

Do I Have To Pay Rent After My Apartment Burns Down?

Renters in Los Angeles may not owe rent if their rental is destroyed; laws vary based on the rental's condition.

California

Rental Home Getting Cold This Winter? What You Can Legally Ask of Your Landlord | KQED

Landlords in California must provide a functioning heat source to maintain temperatures above 70 degrees for renters.

fromSFGATE

SF real estate

Do I Have To Pay Rent After My Apartment Burns Down?

Renters in Los Angeles may not owe rent if their rental is destroyed; laws vary based on the rental's condition.

California

Neighbors Come Together in Aftermath of Eaton Fire; A 129-Year-Old Lawsuit Could Stop the Ending of Birthright Citizenship | KQED

Communities affected by the Eaton Fire are banding together to support each other as they begin the long process of recovery.

fromwww.dailynews.com

Miscellaneous

AG Rob Bonta says price gougers will be held accountable' during Los Angeles wildfire emergency

Price gouging in housing during disasters is illegal, and violators will face prosecution and penalties.

California

Neighbors Come Together in Aftermath of Eaton Fire; A 129-Year-Old Lawsuit Could Stop the Ending of Birthright Citizenship | KQED

Communities affected by the Eaton Fire are banding together to support each other as they begin the long process of recovery.

fromwww.dailynews.com

Miscellaneous

AG Rob Bonta says price gougers will be held accountable' during Los Angeles wildfire emergency

Price gouging in housing during disasters is illegal, and violators will face prosecution and penalties.

more#wildfires

fromsfist.com

Miscellaneous

California Set to End the Useless Sell By' Date on Grocery Labels, Will Switch to Standardized Use By' Dates

California will implement clearer food labeling with 'Use by' dates, providing consumers with better guidance on food safety starting in July 2026.

California

Price Gouging During LA Fires Is Illegal - and Here's How You Can Report It | KQED

California's price gouging laws activated during emergencies prevent excessive price increases, ensuring consumer protection during disasters.

California

Can I pull into an intersection while waiting to turn left in California? Follow these rules

California allows left turns from intersections if rules are followed.

#retail-theft

fromSan Jose Inside

California

California Stiffens Penalties for Theft, and More Changes Are Coming

California enacts tougher penalties for retail theft and drug offenses, aiming to increase prosecution effectiveness and accountability.

East Bay (California)

Prop. 36: What to expect right away from California's new crime law

Proposition 36 drives tougher prosecution of repeat theft and drug offenses in California through local enforcement and increased felony charges.

fromSan Jose Inside

California

California Stiffens Penalties for Theft, and More Changes Are Coming

California enacts tougher penalties for retail theft and drug offenses, aiming to increase prosecution effectiveness and accountability.

East Bay (California)

Prop. 36: What to expect right away from California's new crime law

Proposition 36 drives tougher prosecution of repeat theft and drug offenses in California through local enforcement and increased felony charges.

more#retail-theft

California

Baby monkey, cannabis found in Rolls Royce during California traffic stop. Driver arrested

A Rolls Royce driver was arrested for DUI and possession of cannabis while also illegally transporting a baby spider monkey.

fromAxios

Miscellaneous

Paid prenatal leave, child influencer protections, no taxes on rent: New 2025 laws

New York introduces paid prenatal leave in 2025, enhancing support for pregnant employees.

California enacts laws to protect minors in online content and their digital likeness from misuse.

fromSan Jose Inside

Law

New Law Could Help CA Tenants Facing Eviction Stay in Their Homes

California's new law allows renters more time to respond to eviction notices, potentially increasing their chances of legal representation and successful defense.

Law

'Daylighting' Laws Will Be Enforced in the Bay Area in 2025. Here's How to Avoid a Ticket | KQED

Daylighting law in California aims to enhance pedestrian safety by prohibiting parking near crosswalks.

Cities will start strictly enforcing parking restrictions associated with daylighting in 2025.

Los Angeles

O.C. man stole Legos from an Albertsons, killed woman during high-speed pursuit, prosecutors allege

A man on the run from theft charges caused a fatal accident during a police chase, leading to serious felony charges.