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California legislature passes law experts say could require ID for social media
(The Center Square) - The California legislature passed a bill requiring social media age verification to prevent unauthorized use by minors involving addictive feeds or late night use. Technology experts warn the bill would effectively require users to provide ID to use social media, and thus threaten First Amendment freedom of speech and access to information. SB 976, one of the last bills by State Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, who retired from the legislature at the end of the August session, now goes to California...
Cooling centers opening in Sacramento and surrounding counties
(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento Valley and other parts of California are expected to endure triple-digit temperatures this week. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Sacramento Valley, Delta and Foothills from 11 a.m. Wednesday to 8 p.m. Friday. Cities and counties in the Sacramento area shared a number of locations that […]
Californians to face step fines for violating water orders under new legislation
California lawmakers late Friday approved a massive increase in fines for water scofflaws after ranchers intentionally defied state orders and pumped water from the drought-plagued Shasta River for eight days. Two years ago, state officials imposed the maximum fine allowed under law -- $4,000, or roughly $50 pe rancher, causing outrage among tribes and conservationists. The river provides vital habitat for salmon, and California was experiencing its driest three-year stretch on record. The new legislation, which is now awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature, would double daily fines for water rights holders who commit minor violations. Those violating curtailment orders could face fines...
Grocery prices reportedly start to fall in California, restaurant prices up
Grocery prices are starting to drop in California’s most populated areas, but it’s costing more to eat out, according to the Consumer Price Index. Prices down in Los Angeles, nearby cities The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which released CPI reports, reported that prices for fruit and vegetables fell 3.5% from July 2023 to...
How to avoid heat-related illness during the heat wave in Northern California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Northern California residents are gearing up for a heat wave at the start of September. The triple-digit heat could put people at risk of heat-related illness. Kaiser Permanente Emergency Department Chief Andrew Elms said during heat waves, they typically see an increase in heat-related illnesses, so...
Community college financial aid applications are down as deadline looms
Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. is the deadline for California community college students to submit applications for Cal Grant awards. College financial aid applications are down by the tens of thousands across the state this year after the U.S. Department of Education's roll out of a new application form last winter was plagued by...
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