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fromwww.dailynews.com
2 days ago

California lawmakers advocate for increased pay and better protections for incarcerated firefighters

Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove and Judy Chu announce new legislation to address pay inequities and safety standards for incarcerated firefighters, who battle wildfires.
Los Angeles
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Opinion: Here's how credit card reform can help California's small businesses

The average American family pays an additional $1,200 annually due to costs associated with "swipe fees,” which burdens consumers while harming small businesses.
Startup companies
Privacy technologies
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 weeks ago

EFF to California Lawmakers: There's a Better Way to Help Young People Online

Proposals for online safety regulations may harm youth rights and privacy.
California's approach to online safety legislation faces legal challenges.
Young people's voices reveal social media can be safe spaces for them.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Retail theft surge in Inland Empire store prompts new policy: Leave shopping bags with the cashier

"While this has always been posted on our front door, we have had some take advantage and walk out of the store without stopping by the register."
NYC parents
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

California's location data privacy bill aims to reshape digital consent

California's Assembly Bill 1355 aims to enhance privacy by requiring opt-in consent for the collection and sharing of geolocation data.
#environmental-policy
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Wiener Introduces Legislation to Speed-Up Permitting for Major Transit Projects - Including High Speed Rail - Streetsblog California

Senator Wiener introduced SB 445 to streamline permitting processes for sustainable transit projects, enabling quicker construction and reducing project delays.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

California Senate Bill takes aim at saving farm lands

Senator Cortese's bill aims to enhance funding for agricultural land preservation amid development pressures in the Bay Area.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

House votes to block California from banning the sale of new gasoline cars by 2035

The House voted to block California's rules on gasoline vehicle sales beyond 2035, igniting a significant environmental and political debate.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Wiener Introduces Legislation to Speed-Up Permitting for Major Transit Projects - Including High Speed Rail - Streetsblog California

Senator Wiener introduced SB 445 to streamline permitting processes for sustainable transit projects, enabling quicker construction and reducing project delays.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

California Senate Bill takes aim at saving farm lands

Senator Cortese's bill aims to enhance funding for agricultural land preservation amid development pressures in the Bay Area.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

House votes to block California from banning the sale of new gasoline cars by 2035

The House voted to block California's rules on gasoline vehicle sales beyond 2035, igniting a significant environmental and political debate.
#housing-policy
Mission District
fromKqed
1 month ago

A San Francisco Man's Housing Struggle After Relapse Put Him Back on the Streets | KQED

California proposes legislation to support sober housing programs by allowing funding for drug-free units and preventing eviction due to relapse.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

In a win for developers, council isn't supporting bill to rein-in Builder's Remedy

Mission District
fromKqed
1 month ago

A San Francisco Man's Housing Struggle After Relapse Put Him Back on the Streets | KQED

California proposes legislation to support sober housing programs by allowing funding for drug-free units and preventing eviction due to relapse.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

In a win for developers, council isn't supporting bill to rein-in Builder's Remedy

fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
1 month ago

Trump Administration Sued Over Tariffs, What E-Bikes For A College Student, What's The Deal With Frame Flex? | TWR Ep 27

North America’s largest cycling expo, the Sea Otter Classic, showcased numerous innovative e-bikes, including Aventon’s new models and the prototype Ramblas.
Alternative transportation
#education
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

California's Jewish lawmakers seek to rein in content on Israel in high school ethnic studies

California Jewish lawmakers seek to limit discussions of Israel-Palestine in new ethnic studies courses to avoid perceived bias and antisemitism.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
SF parents

Day Around The Bay: Officials Introduce Safe Haven Act Prohibiting ICE From California Schools Without A Warrant

SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

California's Jewish lawmakers seek to rein in content on Israel in high school ethnic studies

California Jewish lawmakers seek to limit discussions of Israel-Palestine in new ethnic studies courses to avoid perceived bias and antisemitism.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
SF parents

Day Around The Bay: Officials Introduce Safe Haven Act Prohibiting ICE From California Schools Without A Warrant

#traffic-safety
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Tired of apartments with no fridges? California bill would require landlords to supply them

Legislation could require California landlords to provide refrigerators and stoves, addressing a growing concern for renters.
#youth-sports
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Battle over transgender athletes' participation in girls sports comes to California Capitol

California legislators are debating bills to restrict transgender athletes' participation in youth sports, reversing current protections aligned with gender identity.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Battle over transgender athletes' participation in girls sports comes to California Capitol

California legislators are debating bills to restrict transgender athletes' participation in youth sports, reversing current protections aligned with gender identity.
#public-safety
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

California lawmakers discuss faulty emergency alert systems after Southern California wildfires

Legislators are exploring improvements to California's emergency alert systems after confusion from false alarms during wildfires.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Mountain lions could be hazed' by pursuers with dogs under California proposal

California's new bill would allow hazing of mountain lions to enhance public safety against increasing threats.
SF politics
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
2 months ago

California lawmakers pushing to disqualify aging violent sex offenders from early parole

The proposed legislation seeks to prevent early release for convicted killers and violent sex offenders in California.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

California lawmakers discuss faulty emergency alert systems after Southern California wildfires

Legislators are exploring improvements to California's emergency alert systems after confusion from false alarms during wildfires.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Mountain lions could be hazed' by pursuers with dogs under California proposal

California's new bill would allow hazing of mountain lions to enhance public safety against increasing threats.
SF politics
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
2 months ago

California lawmakers pushing to disqualify aging violent sex offenders from early parole

The proposed legislation seeks to prevent early release for convicted killers and violent sex offenders in California.
fromMission Local
2 months ago

S.F. police a step closer to gaining powers against illegal street vending

"Those who are not street vendors don't know what we go through as we stand there for hours," said Lopez, who works at the 23rd and Mission intersection six days a week.
San Francisco
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Silicon Valley fast-food workers face parental rights violations - San Jose Spotlight

California's fast-food workers face significant challenges regarding pregnancy and parental rights, with many unaware of their legal protections and fearing retaliation at work.
NYC parents
NYC startup
fromEater SF
2 months ago

Here's Everything You Need to Know About California's Proposed Ban on Black Market Restaurant Reservations

California is regulating third-party reservation sites, following New York's lead to protect diners and restore fair access to restaurant reservations.
Pets
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Turkey vultures in California are testing positive for rat poison - High Country News

Anticoagulant rodenticides are causing significant harm to wildlife, indicating the ecological consequences of human pest control methods.
California
fromFast Company
3 months ago

The internet has suspicions about family vloggers fleeing California. Here's why

Family vloggers are rumored to be leaving California due to new child protection laws, though the influencers deny this connection.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

CalBike's 2025 Legislative Agenda - Streetsblog California

CalBike's legislative agenda includes sponsoring bills like the Quick-Build Pilot and Bicycle Highways Bill to improve active transportation and road safety in California.
SF politics
Healthcare
fromKqed
3 months ago

Deny and Delay? California Seeks Penalties for Insurers That Repeatedly Get It Wrong | KQED

California lacks transparency on insurer denial rates for mental health care, causing concern as mental health crises grow among youth.
#artificial-intelligence
fromwww.sacbee.com
8 months ago

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California bill banning captive audience,' anti-union work meetings

"This bill ensures employees can focus on their work without coercion, creating a fairer and more respectful environment," said State Sen. Aisha Wahab.
California
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