California’s state Senate is set to hit gender milestone
The state Senate’s glass ceiling is about to shatter. Initial primary election results show enough women are poised to be elected to the state Senate this year that it will …
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On the heels of proposed “Skittles ban” last year, California moves to ban food dyes from school meals
Those vibrant dyes that color your Easter eggs, Gatorade, Fanta sodas, Doritos and candies such as Skittles might soon be deemed unsafe for kids at California public schools. After adopting …
On the heels of ‘Skittles ban,’ California moves to ban food dyes from school meals
Those vibrant dyes that color your Easter eggs, Gatorade, Fanta sodas, Doritos, and candies like Skittles might soon be deemed unsafe for kids at California public schools. After adopting a …
California schools plagued by enrollment declines, absentees
California’s public schools live — or die — by the numbers. They are utterly dependent on how much money the state budget allocates each year under Proposition 98, a formula adopted …
California bill would block landlords from denying pets
In California’s tight rental market, apartment hunting is a daunting task. For pet owners, the options are even fewer. But a bill proposed in the California State Assembly this year …
California faces an uphill battle against plastic
Given its green bona fides, it’s no surprise that California was the first state in the nation to ban single-use plastic bags 10 years ago. Many were hopeful that would …
Death of child on Marin elementary school playground prompts state legislation
The 2019 death of a Marin County child has fueled state legislation that proposes stronger safety guidelines for large, rolling gates across the state. Assemblymember Damon Connolly introduced Assembly Bill …
Arreguín best suited to replace Skinner in state Senate
Over the past half century, the East Bay’s liberal state Senate district centering around Berkeley and Oakland has been represented by some of California’s leading legislators: Nick Petris, Barbara Lee, …
California weighs law that would limit cars’ ability to speed
Lead-foot drivers take notice: You can rev the engine all you want, but cars sold in California may soon be unable to speed. A bill introduced by state Sen. Scott …
Gov. Newsom’s budget plan shrinks deficit to $37.9 billion, solves without major cuts, tax hikes
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday the state’s budget deficit — projected just last month at a staggering $68 billion — has been revised to $37.9 billion, and will be solved …