Briefs

Carson / CalWater Partner on Water-Wise Community Garden with Dedication Ceremony

Projects like this are becoming increasingly important as about 400 of California’s largest cities approach the State’s Jan. 1, 2025,…

1 year ago

Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation Protecting Workers From Forced Political and Religious Messaging

This includes discussions on unionization, protecting workers from anti-union rhetoric that employers may attempt to impose in mandatory settings.

1 year ago

County Proclaims Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and Seeks Solutions for Foster Family Insurance Crisis

There are no safe levels of lead exposure. Prolonged exposure to high levels of lead is frequently prevalent in low-income…

1 year ago

Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Help Find Missing Persons on Federal Land

Estimates suggest that at least 1,600 people have gone missing on public lands, though the number is likely much higher,…

1 year ago

Governor-Signs Legislation on Homlessness Crisis and Ethical Concerns of AI

It requires social media platforms to establish a mechanism for users to report sexually explicit deep fakes of themselves; once…

1 year ago

Gov. Newsom Announces Judicial Appointments

  SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom Sept. 30 announced his nomination of three Court of Appeal Justices: Justice Brian M.…

1 year ago

Governors Briefs: California to Expand Farmworker Housing and Governors Appointments

The bill would authorize HCD to prioritize residents currently residing in seasonal Office of Migrant Services or OMS housing for…

1 year ago

Senator Roth’s Landmark 2024 Gun Violence Prevention Act Signed by Governor

  SACRAMENTO  — The 2024 Gun Violence Prevention Act, Senate Bill (SB) 902, by Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside), has…

1 year ago

L.A. County to Open Year-Round, 24-Hour Emergency Homeless Shelters

The forthcoming proposal will explore a menu of supportive services, including access to medical care, connections to mental health and…

1 year ago

Rolling Hills Responds to Public Utility Shut-Offs

As residents face utility shut-offs with less than a week of notice, the city is working to expedite permitting to…

1 year ago