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Plastic grocery bags could soon be illegal in California
California lawmakers have passed two bills that would make it illegal for grocery stores to provide any plastic bags for their customers. Under an existing law, stores are banned from giving out flimsy, disposable plastic bags.
Looking Ahead as California Signs Landmark AI Safety Bill
California’s newly passed artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill could dramatically alter the landscape of AI development and deployment, with far-reaching implications for tech giants, eCommerce platforms and startups alike as the industry grapples with stringent new regulations aimed at mitigating AI risks. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 1047,...
Health insurers hit with California’s largest-ever penalty over gender-affirming care denials
A major California health insurer must hire a dedicated case manager for people diagnosed with gender dysphoria after state regulators found it improperly denied coverage to some patients. The post Health insurers hit with California’s largest-ever penalty over gender-affirming care denials appeared first on Long Beach Post.
California advances bill banning food additives in school meals
California lawmakers have voted to ban food additives linked to behavioral issues in kids from school lunchrooms. That means snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Twinkies and more will no longer be allowed in school cafeterias across the state. Stores may still sell the food products, though, under the first-of-its-kind legislation, called the California School Food Safety Act.The controversial ingredients include food dyes Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5 And Yellow 6, which give color to snacks like Doritos, Froot Loops and Fruity Pebbles cereals and Jolly Ranchers candy. Advocates for the ban argue the additives have no nutritional value,...
Possible cases of bird flu at 3 dairy farms in Central Valley
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is investigating possible cases of Avian Influenza at three dairy farms in the Central Valley.The CDFA has been working with private veterinarians, farmers, ranchers, and local, state and federal partners to monitor for the disease in livestock and poultry throughout California.Officials have taken steps to reduce the risk of entry of infected dairy cattle into the state.If these cases are confirmed, CDFA will continue working with the California Department of Public Health and local ag and public health officials.Officials say it's important to note that pasteurization is fully effective at inactivating the virus, and there is no milk or dairy product safety concern for consumers.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ pro Artem Chigvintsev arrested on domestic violence charge in California
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. (AP) — “Dancing With the Stars” pro Artem Chigvintsev was arrested Thursday and booked on a domestic violence charge in northern California, according to the local sheriff’s office. When Napa County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic violence call in Yountville, it was apparent...
The dispute between Comcast and the Big Ten Network involving West Coast schools is contributing to the challenges of realignment
Fans of Washington, Oregon, Southern California, and UCLA hoped that moving from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten would resolve their viewing issues. However, that’s not the case. Fans of the Huskies and Ducks who use Comcast might miss their team’s opening games on Saturday because of a dispute with the Big Ten Network.
Los Angeles Braces for Triple-Digit Heat and Elevated Fire Risks Over Labor Day Weekend
Los Angeles, CA – Southern California faces scorching temperatures and elevated fire risks during the Labor Day weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts highs of 90-100°F across valleys and mountains, while coastal plains will see 75-85°F. The forecast spans from Saturday through Monday. According to the...
Shake Shack Shutting Down Half a Dozen Locations in This State Due to ‘Minimum Wage Hike’
Shake Shack is the latest fast food chain to be shutting down locations, with more than a half a dozen of them in one particular state. According to The New York Post, Shake Shack said that it will close nine locations overall due to a part of a regular review of its portfolio of company-operated locations. The company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Aug. 27 over the matter.
California sends law killing legacy admissions for elite universities to Newsom
Democratic California lawmakers voted to stop legacy college admissions, sending their landmark bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) desk for final approval. Assembly Bill 1780 passed largely along party lines in the state’s Senate on Tuesday. The California State Assembly then received the bill for a concurring vote. The bill seeks to keep private colleges […]
CA bill on street vending dies, and S.F. extends Mission vending ban
Nearly three months after Sen. Scott Wiener and Mayor London Breed announced the introduction of a California state bill that would have given police authority to ticket and even arrest people selling stolen goods, the legislation quietly died in the State Assembly. SB 925’s path in Sacramento was cut short...
Discover Medi-Cal’s Vital Supports for Californians Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness
California is transforming Medi-Cal to better support and meet the whole-person care needs of members experiencing, or at risk of homelessness. Medi-Cal provides members with access to new and improved services to get well-rounded care that goes beyond the doctor’s office or hospital and addresses their physical and mental health, and also social drivers of one’s health such as housing.
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