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California
fromFast Company
1 day ago

California adds privacy protections for immigrants as Democrat-led states resist Trump's deportation campaign

California law bars federal immigration agents from accessing identifying information about sidewalk vendors, joining state-level efforts that resist federal immigration enforcement.
#streaming-ads
fromZDNET
6 days ago
Law

This US state just banned blaring ads on Netflix and other streaming services

fromZDNET
1 week ago
California

This is the first state to ban loud ads on Netflix and other streaming services - will others follow?

fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
California

California bans loud commercials on Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services | TechCrunch

fromZDNET
6 days ago
Law

This US state just banned blaring ads on Netflix and other streaming services

fromZDNET
1 week ago
California

This is the first state to ban loud ads on Netflix and other streaming services - will others follow?

fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
California

California bans loud commercials on Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services | TechCrunch

#animal-welfare
#ultraprocessed-foods
fromFortune
4 days ago
California

Gavin Newsom flexes his own 'MAHA' plan as he moves to crack down on ultraprocessed foods in school lunch | Fortune

fromFortune
4 days ago
California

Gavin Newsom flexes his own 'MAHA' plan as he moves to crack down on ultraprocessed foods in school lunch | Fortune

#ultra-processed-foods
fromAxios
5 days ago
California

California 1st in U.S. to crack down on ultra-processed foods in school meals

fromAxios
5 days ago
California

California 1st in U.S. to crack down on ultra-processed foods in school meals

California
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
6 days ago

In brief: Oakland Assemblymember's birth control bill signed into law

AB 50 requires Medi-Cal to cover over-the-counter, FDA-approved birth control without a prescription, creating parity with private insurance access.
#streaming
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law aimed at fighting antisemitism in schools

At a time when antisemitism and bigotry are rising nationwide and globally, these laws make clear: our schools must be places of learning, not hate," Newsom said in a statement. The law creates an Office of Civil Rights with a governor-appointed coordinator who will develop and provide training to help school employees identify and prevent antisemitism. The coordinator has to consult with the State Board of Education to make recommendations to the Legislature on policies to address anti-Jewish discrimination in schools.
US politics
California
fromWIRED
5 years ago

Uber Changes Its Rules, and Drivers Adjust Their Strategies

California ride-hail drivers can now see trip destinations and estimated pay before accepting, enabling selective ride acceptance that increases earnings for many drivers.
California
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This new California law could silence your TV

California enacted SB 576 requiring streaming services to keep commercial audio no louder than accompanying video for residents, effective next July, extending CALM protections.
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 week ago

California hospitals can escape fines if workers expose patient info - DataBreaches.Net

Hospitals are not liable for employee disclosures of patient information when appropriate privacy policies existed and the employee knowingly violated them.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

California's new AI safety law shows regulation and innovation don't have to clash | TechCrunch

California's SB 53 requires large AI labs to disclose and adhere to safety and security protocols to prevent catastrophic risks, enforced by the Office of Emergency Services.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California gave counties power to inspect ICE detention centers. They're not using it

Three of four California counties authorized to inspect federal immigration detention facilities did not inspect them; the fourth performed only limited food reviews this year.
California
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 week ago

6 new California laws going into effect Oct. 1, 2025

California enacts new rules limiting discriminatory AI hiring, banning AI impersonation of healthcare providers, temporarily reducing cannabis excise tax, and expanding some disability coverage.
#ai-regulation
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
California

Newsom signs bill specifically targeting a handful of Bay Area tech giants

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
California

Newsom signs bill specifically targeting a handful of Bay Area tech giants

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

San Bruno Police Witness Driverless Waymo Make Illegal U-Turn, Can't Issue Ticket

A state law on the matter goes into effect July 2026. As KRON4 reports, police officers patrolling for impaired drivers near the San Bruno Caltrain station recently witnessed the errant Waymo pulling a U-ey at a traffic light. Upon discovering there was no driver in the car, officers alerted the company of the glitch and sent the vehicle on its way, per KTVU.
Cars
#immigration-enforcement
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
California

Unprecedented ICE Arrest Inside Oakland Courthouse Draws Backlash | KQED

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
California

Unprecedented ICE Arrest Inside Oakland Courthouse Draws Backlash | KQED

California
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

California bans masks meant to hide law enforcement officers' identities

California bans on-duty law enforcement from wearing masks except for riot gear, medical masks, and undercover work to prevent unidentifiable federal immigration enforcement.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

California bans most law enforcement officers from wearing masks

California bans most law enforcement, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces while conducting official business, with limited exceptions.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

California Lawmakers Pass A Bill That Would Ban Use of Face Masks By Law Enforcement - Above the Law

It's probably too much to ask, but I hope California law enforcement agencies will remember who to direct their hate at if this bill becomes law. It's not the "liberals" running the state. It's the Trump administration and its mass deportation efforts. ICE and its actions have always been controversial, but it took a group of bigots serving non-consecutive terms to really unleash its inherent ugliness.
US politics
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

Santa Ana Police Called Out For Tactics Used During Protests | KQED

By the evening, the crowd had swelled to around 500 people and the protest had moved to the downtown Santa Ana area. Officers with the Santa Ana Police Department formed a skirmish line. Tran watched from Sasscer Park, around 30 feet away from the main crowd, as tensions rose. Police suddenly cleared the crowd with "barrages of rubber bullets, pepper balls, flash bangs, tear gas," Tran said, without warning or apparent provocation.
Social justice
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California has a strict vaccine mandate. Will it survive the Trump administration?

Federal measures pushing states to permit religious or personal vaccine exemptions threaten California's ban, risking lower immunization rates and increased outbreaks.
fromBloomberglaw
1 month ago

California Can Enforce Social Media Addiction Law, 9th Cir. Says

California can enforce the core component of a law prohibiting minors in the state from accessing "addictive algorithms" on social media, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, a blow to the tech industry's campaign against state internet regulations. A three-judge panel for the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit said the tech industry trade association NetChoice LLC had mostly failed to show that key provisions
US politics
#menendez-brothers
fromBoston.com
5 months ago
US news

Judge reduces Menendez brothers' murder sentences, putting them a step closer to freedom

The Menendez brothers were granted new sentences, eligible for parole after 35 years for murdering their parents.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
NYC parents

Menendez brothers a step closer to freedom after judge reduces murder sentences

Erik and Lyle Menendez have a new chance at parole after a judge reduced their sentences following 35 years in prison for murdering their parents.
LGBT
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Kaiser Permanente retreat on gender-affirming care called 'denial of basic humanity'

Kaiser Permanente will halt gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19 due to federal funding threats, impacting transgender youth access to care.
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

'Spiraling out of control': A California law to help sex-abuse victims is creating an insurance crisis for public schools, local agencies

California's AB 218 allows victims of childhood sexual assault to sue public entities without historical limitations.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

Residents In California's Most Polluted Communities Call For Local Climate Change Focus | KQED

AB 617 is seen as a community empowerment tool, while statewide advocates view it as insufficient for real environmental change.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

First Juvenile Involved In San Jose Valentine's Day Assault That Led to Murder Gets Two Years

The unnamed 16-year-old involved in the February 14 death of David Gutierrez was sentenced to two years in a secure facility at Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall, the maximum sought by Gutierrez's family.
California
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Data Brokers Face New Pressure for Hiding Opt-Out Pages From Google

Data brokers and other online providers have a responsibility to prevent the misuse of consumer data, and Americans deserve to understand if and how their personal information is being used.
Privacy professionals
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Farmworkers keep dying from heat illness, 20 years after California vowed to protect them

"We learned from that. When you start taking people to the hospital, it's not fun." - Jose Chavez reflects on the serious repercussions of heat illness among workers.
Agriculture
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

She faced $500 daily HOA fines for an unapproved door. A new state law saved her

California's Assembly Bill 130 caps HOA fines at $100 per violation, transforming homeowners' rights and reducing HOA power.
US politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Planned Parenthood Cuts | KQED

California's lawsuit claims that Trump's tax law unconstitutionally violates Planned Parenthood's First Amendment rights by restricting Medicaid reimbursements.
#affordable-housing
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
2 months ago

California Bill Would Require Police to Disclose Use of AI in Writing Reports | KQED

California proposes a law requiring police disclosure of generative AI use in report writing.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
2 months ago

California Affordable Housing Programs Are on the Chopping Block After Supreme Court Ruling | KQED

Inclusionary zoning programs in California may face constitutional challenges due to a recent lawsuit utilizing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Appeals court says California law requiring background checks for ammunition is unconstitutional

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that California's law requiring background checks for bullet purchases is unconstitutional, violating the Second Amendment.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Latino tenants sued their landlord. A lawyer told them they would be "picked up by ICE."

McCracken is currently representing a Latino family suing a landlord and real estate agent for illegal eviction after being kicked out of their Baldwin Park home last year.
Los Angeles
US politics
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

Citing Security Threats, State Lawmakers Want to Hide Their Addresses

California lawmakers aim to restrict public access to officials' personal information for safety after violence against lawmakers.
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

California backs down to Trump admin, won't force ISPs to offer $15 broadband

The U.S. threatened to block California's broadband funding over low-cost internet service mandates for low-income residents.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
2 months ago

Google Ads Disallows Daily Fantasy Sports In California

On July 18, 2025, the Google Ads Gambling and games policy United States country-specific requirements was updated to disallow Daily Fantasy Sports in California.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

California is so eager for homeowners to build ADUs, it's helping them save on architect fees

The 2023 California law requires local governments to provide a slate of pre-approved ADU plans, significantly speeding up the permitting process to 30 days.
Renovation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

We are all eating': Inside California's secret industry that props up mass shoplifting

Investigators observed repeated hand-to-hand transactions involving a heavy garbage bag outside an Oakland liquor store, leading to charges of receiving stolen property against two suspects.
California
fromBay Area Real Estate Law Blog
1 year ago

Big Changes to Residential Housing Laws in California: SB567 and AB12

The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 created statewide rent control and just cause eviction protections for most residential properties in California, indicating a significant shift in tenant rights.
California
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Lake Tahoe boating tragedy: Victims completed safety course, but half of California boaters have not

Only 45% of California boaters have completed required safety courses despite laws aiming to enhance operational safety.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Loophole allowed owner of warehouse in NorCal explosion to obtain explosives license, report says

Shipping and import records show that the company imported large amounts of raw chemicals known to be used to manufacture explosives, raising significant safety concerns.
California
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Proposed Bill Would Allow Doctors Who Fail Drug Tests to Keep Practicing Without Discipline, Disclosure

The proposed California law, Assembly Bill 408, would allow physicians with substance abuse issues to enter a confidential diversion program without public disciplinary consequences.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Heinous, heartbreaking and expensive. California schools face avalanche of sex abuse claims

Samantha Munoz's lawsuit against Clovis Unified exposes systemic failures in handling allegations of teacher sexual abuse.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

California defies Trump, won't ban trans athletes from school sports

California will not adhere to Trump's order against transgender athletes in K-12 sports.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

A look at California's new auto-renewal law

California's auto-renewal law enhances consumer protections against unexpected charges from subscriptions and free trials.”],
extendedSummary
California's auto-renewal law (AB 2863) enhances consumer protections against automatic charges from subscriptions and free trials. Businesses must clearly outline trial durations, post-signup fees, and billing frequency before collecting payment information. Active consent from consumers is mandatory before any auto-renewal charges. Companies must provide a confirmation of terms, including cancellation instructions, after signup. Cancellation must be straightforward, utilizing the same method as sign-up. Additionally, long-term subscription companies must remind consumers annually of active subscriptions and notify them in advance (at least seven days) of any price increases.
tags
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

How a Dozen Legal Fireworks Stores in Nevada Power California's Illegal Fireworks Craze

A report from an SF Civil Grand Jury last year stated that the San Francisco firework explosions booming around the city are more likely from fireworks that are illegal in California but which are for sale in the neighboring state of Nevada.
California
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

In prison, ex-Danville cop enjoyed coveted firefighter role. Now he can use it to dismiss his felony

Andrew Hall, a former deputy sheriff, served a prison sentence and now seeks to expunge an assault conviction, enabled by his time with the San Quentin Fire Department.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Tentative settlement reached in class-action ladies' night suit against California nightclub

The proposed settlement agreement, pending judicial approval, does not imply any admission of liability or wrongdoing on the part of the Omnia Nightclub.
US politics
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

California's much-touted IVF law may be delayed until 2026

California's IVF insurance coverage law implementation is delayed, affecting millions relying on the coverage planned for July 1, now pushed to January 2026.
Travel
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

San Mateo County DA prevails in travel refund case

Nawas International Travel will settle for over $1 million for unlawfully withholding refunds during the pandemic.
#privacy
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Orange County D.A. dismisses gang injunctions against hundreds of people

"Gang injunctions are not intended to last for perpetuity; they are designed and implemented to correct criminal behavior."
Los Angeles
Cars
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

Jay Leno, Patron Saint of Classic Cars, Comes to the Rescue in California

Jay Leno advocates for a California law to ease emissions tests for classic car owners.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Attorney who offered 'false hope' to inmates' families agrees to disbarment

Spolin promoted false hopes in his clients and their families that the clients' sentences would be reduced when in fact that was highly unlikely.
Law
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

SF coffee heir faces felony charges after high-speed police chase

Austin Hills faces felony charges after allegedly using his vehicle as a weapon in a violent encounter, highlighting a troubling legal history.
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Officers who cover their faces could be charged with a misdemeanor under California proposal

California proposes the 'No Secret Police Act' requiring law enforcement to show their faces during official duties.
California
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Didn't Pass The California Bar? No Problem! You Might Still Be Able To Practice! - Above the Law

California's bar exam process includes an apprenticeship option for test dropouts, but critics argue it undermines competency evaluation.
Law
fromABA Journal
4 months ago

Kim Kardashian completes legal studies-without attending law school

Kim Kardashian completed a six-year legal apprenticeship in California, an alternative path to becoming a lawyer without attending law school.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Ford files $100-million suit over alleged 'Lemon Law' scheme by L.A. lawyers

Ford accuses law firms of fraudulent billing practices to collect $100 million in fictitious legal fees related to California's Lemon Law.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

California lawmakers pull ethnic studies bill, introduce anti-discrimination bill

California's recent ethnic studies bill aimed to standardize course content but was withdrawn amid controversies over antisemitism in education.
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