#california-legislation

#california-legislation

California may require schools to offer halal and kosher meals if 5% of students request, promoting equity and inclusivity. [ more ]

Lawmakers fast-tracked bill to extend state financial aid deadline from April 2 to May 2 due to federal FAFSA glitch affecting students.

Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes led the effort to provide more time for affected students to access over $3 billion in state aid. [ more ]

California is exploring happiness through a select committee on public policy outcomes.

California is a top destination for Indian students with over 140,000 student visas issued last year. [ more ]

Ending legacy admissions in California's private colleges proposed through Assembly Bill 1780 by Assemblyman Phil Ting.

Denial of Cal Grant funding to schools practicing legacy admissions under AB 1780 is a significant move to address inequality. [ more ]

Domestic violence in California is not always classified as a violent felony, making it challenging to create laws that cover the wide range of behaviors.

Assemblyman Joe Patterson's efforts to extend prison time for more types of domestic violence faced resistance from Democrats supported by criminal justice reform groups. [ more ]

Legislators should pass AB 1400 for single-payer health plan in California. [ more ]

California proposed new legislation to expedite certification for Arizona abortion providers due to a potential influx of abortion seekers from Arizona. [ more ]

California lawmakers are considering legislation to ban after-hours work emails, following other countries' examples. [ more ]

Increased drug bust near Civic Center Plaza.

Identified victims from Napa shooting.

Search for man assaulting baby on Muni bus.

Suspension of Golden Gate Ferry Service.

Passing of San Francisco Fire Department Lieutenant.

Proposed tough on crime bill in California. [ more ]

Streamlining homeless housing development in California through SB 1395

San Jose as a successful example in reducing unsheltered homelessness. [ more ]

Racial inequality persists despite quality of life improvements for Black Californians. [ more ]

Voters may face more bond funding measures despite past reluctance. [ more ]

Major agriculture organizations spending millions on Spanish-language radio ads discouraging farmworkers from voting in union elections. [ more ]

Housing insecurity spiked due to COVID-19, inflation, and high living costs. California introduced social housing legislation to address the crisis. [ more ]

Google removes California news websites from search results as a test to influence legislation on paying media companies for content. [ more ]

Google is removing California news websites from search results in response to a potential law requiring payment for content linking. [ more ]

Journalists are concerned about the impact of tech giants on the media industry.

California legislators are proposing a bill to stop tech giants from profiting off news content. [ more ]

California bill seeks to ban paraquat by January 2026 due to health concerns.

Paraquat is linked to serious health issues like Parkinson's disease and is already banned in many countries. [ more ]

Legislation to recover stolen art from Holocaust victims

Bipartisan support for the bill [ more ]

Key legislators are negotiating a climate bond in California worth over $15 billion to combat climate change.

Lawmakers are facing challenges due to California's deficit, potentially resulting in a smaller bond size. [ more ]

Oregon passed Senate Bill 1548 to end Daylight Saving Time in the Pacific Time Zone portion, contingent on California and Washington following suit within 10 years, pending federal approval. [ more ]

Burying power lines is costly

Insulating power lines is a cheaper and quicker alternative to improve safety [ more ]

Landlords in California may be required to accept pets under new legislation.

Midwives in California face challenges becoming Medi-Cal providers. [ more ]