Briefs

Gov. Newsom Signs Vote-by-Mail Ballots Permanent

The Governor signed AB 37 authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park), permanently requiring a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed to…

4 years ago

County Votes To Begin Phase-Out Of Oil and Gas Drilling

That means an immediate ban on drilling any new oil wells and a plan to decommission existing ones. 

4 years ago

Hahn Announces $30 Million in Grants For Stormwater Capture

The grants are part of the Safe, Clean Water Program paid for by revenue raised through the Measure W tax,…

4 years ago

Judge Rules Sufficient Evidence To Try Paul Ruben Flores In Smart Case

Kristen Smart case, has sufficient evidence to move forward

4 years ago

Padilla Announces Over $70 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funds for CA

Funding is available for the purchase of laptops and tablets, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and broadband connections for off-campus use…

4 years ago

Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup Recommends Pfizer Vaccine Booster Shot After 6 Months

The Workgroup endorsed the CDC’s recognition that long-standing health and social inequities have increased the risk of severe illness from…

4 years ago

New Legislation Expands Protections for Warehouse Workers

SACRAMENTO — Moving to address injuries among workers in the warehousing industry, Gov.Gavin Newsom Sept. 23, signed AB 701 by…

4 years ago

Following Federal Approval, California Ready to Administer Booster Doses on Day One

California’s vaccine action plan outlines scenarios to ensure the state and partners can meet expected demand for boosters. The plan…

4 years ago

California Strengthens Access to Reproductive Health Care and Protections, Lifts New Reproductive Freedom Advisory Group

The legislation will protect the privacy of patients seeking sensitive health care services, including reproductive health care, and create new…

4 years ago

California Supreme Court Rules Against the Proposed 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Map Deadline

These data required further preparation by the statewide database to allow for the state’s incarcerated population to be counted with…

4 years ago