Tag: California
What voters should know before casting votes in California primary elections
California primary elections are fast approaching, and a slew of critical races are on the March 3 ballot, including a primary for a special...
High-profile housing bill fails to pass California Senate
ADAM BEAM
Associated Press
SACRAMENTO (AP) — California lawmakers have failed to pass the most ambitious proposal yet to combat a growing housing crisis in...
FEMA grants $20M to California to increase earthquake protection
OAKLAND – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has granted $20 million to California for its Earthquake Brace and Bolt program. The grant will subsidize the...
Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter resigns after corruption conviction
Republican U.S. Rep. Duncan D. Hunter resigned his seat in the House, Monday, Jan. 13, more than one month after pleading guilty to a...
Shower or laundry?
In 2018, former Gov. Jerry Brown signed two bills which will have a major impact on water use in our state. Assembly Bill 1668...
California governor promotes $1 billion housing plan on tour
DON THOMPSON
Associated Press
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom began a week-long statewide tour Monday promoting his $1 billion effort to address one of...
California Solar and Storage Association explains background on California’s new home solar mandate
In 2020, solar power will be required for new homes in California. The new mandate is expected to be a major step forward for...
California HR laws effective Jan. 1
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – Several new laws affecting human resources came into effect in California, starting Jan. 1.Assembly Bill 5 concerns worker classifications, particularly employees...
2020 will be an important year for California
The state Legislature returns Jan. 6, to complete the 2019-2020 session. The 80 Assemblymembers and 40 Senators will gather in the state Capitol to...
Fewer than half of California pharmacies provide correct drug disposal information
The callers pretended to be well-meaning parents who were trying to safely dispose of unneeded antibiotics and opioid-based prescription painkillers after their child’s surgery....