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10 new California laws that might affect your everyday in 2022

December 27, 2021

From recycling and policing to bacon and booze, these laws will affect your neighborhood, local businesses and home.

State Government

California redistricting: What to know about the final maps

December 21, 2021

The California redistricting commission adopted final congressional and legislative maps for the next decade, starting with 2022 elections.

State Government

Walmart sued for allegedly dumping hazardous waste in California

December 20, 2021

Investigators said inspections of trash compactors from Walmart stores over the last six years found dozens of items classified as either hazardous waste or customer records with personal information.

State Government

Did California get its money’s worth from $1.7 billion COVID test contract?

December 19, 2021

The Valencia lab, a public-private venture between the state and PerkinElmer, processed only 1 to 8% of all Californians’ COVID tests in the first 10 months of the contract. And the lab was riddled with dozens of problems, according to an inspection.

State Government

Four California universities missed out on as much as $47 million in coronavirus aid. Here’s why

December 18, 2021

A state audit says four California universities could have received millions more in federal pandemic money and helped more students. University of California and California State University officials could still recoup some of the cash.

State Government

Fund the police: Newsom responds to California crime concerns

December 17, 2021

Gov. Newsom puts on a tough face about California crime, defends past reforms and proposes $350 million-plus to stop organized retail thefts.

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State Government

Unseen and unsafe: Students who have been 'deadnamed' explain why a new California law matters

December 14, 2021

A new California law requires public colleges to update diplomas and records for transgender students who have changed their names. Students and advocates say it’s affirming and will prevent discrimination.

Health Care

California once again mandates masks in indoor public spaces to slow COVID-19 spread

December 13, 2021 | Emily Zentner | Nicole Nixon | Kris Hooks

After the omicron variant was first identified in the state Dec. 1, California health officials have released new requirements to slow the spread of COVID-19.

State Government

California's governor pledges to model an assault weapons ban on Texas abortion law

December 13, 2021

Gavin Newsom says he will empower private citizens to enforce a ban on assault weapons in the state, citing the same authority claimed by conservative lawmakers in Texas to outlaw most abortions.

Environment

Landmark California smog rules target lawn equipment, big rig trucks

December 12, 2021

California’s air board enacted two first-of-their-kind smog rules for trucks and lawn equipment. They’ll cost billions but cut tons of emissions.

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