California

Op-ed: Oil Spill Shows Why We Need Climate Investments in Build Back Better Act

As a major oil spill off the coast of Southern California dumps oil into the Pacific Ocean, closes beaches and…

5 years ago

Monumental Broadband Legislation Signed Into Law

Gov. Newsom Oct.8, signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 4 by Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) and Assembly Bill (AB)…

5 years ago

Vaccination Verification Requirements List of Dates; Residents Encouraged to Get Fully Vaccinated Ahead of Holidays

On Oct. 7, proof of full vaccination or a negative test result will be required to enter outdoor mega events,…

5 years ago

California ‘Momnibus’ Act Tackles Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health

Research has pointed to structural racism and other socio-economic factors as playing key roles in causing racial and geographic disparities…

5 years ago

Another Water Year And Another Stupid Drought Resolution

Let’s Stop The Insanity of Repeating History And Expecting Something Different! By Albert Robles The 1st of October in California…

5 years ago

Gov. Newsom Signs Landmark Police Accountability Bill Into Law

The bill also creates a statewide decertification system for police, preventing officers who have been charged with serious misconduct—excessive force,…

5 years ago

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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 years ago