California law pushes phonics-based reading – NBC 7 San Diego
California took a big step toward overhauling its reading curriculum last week when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a…
California Bans All Single Use Plastic Bags Starting January 2026
California’s ban on single-use plastic bags, enacted by SB 1053 in September 2024, will take effect on January…
Navigating California’s Shine the Light law
In recent months, businesses across a wide range of industries have experienced a notable uptick in requests under…
California delays its AI Transparency Act and passes new content laws | Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
On October 13, the governor of California signed into law AB 853 to amend the compliance date of…
Newsom’s maps give this MAGA city an ultraliberal congressman
By Maya C. Miller, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California…
California’s 2026 Updated Notice Requirements for Mass Layoffs, Relocations, or Terminations
Effective January 1, 2026, employers conducting mass layoffs, relocations, and terminations will be required to provide additional information…
Phillips 66, Kinder Plan First-Ever California-Bound Fuel Pipe
Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan Inc. plan to build a new pipeline system and reverse the flow on…
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
On October 10, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 394 (SB 394) into law. This legislation is designed…
New California law prohibits declawing cats
On Oct. 9, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that bans cats from being declawed statewide. Veterinarians can…
Wild bear wanders into California zoo, interacts with resident bears
Oct. 20 (UPI) — A wild bear wandered into a California zoo and “interacted” with the facility’s resident…
Three cases of severe mpox reported in California, health officials say | US news
Three California residents have been infected with clade I mpox, a more severe strain of the virus formerly…
Why California Hospitals Are Struggling Financially Vs. Other States
Hospitals across the United States are under pressure from tightening margins, inflation-driven cost increases, workforce shortages and evolving…