Terminally Ill Californian’s Fight For Right to Die
CALIFORNIA–On May 15, Compassion & Choices filed a suit against the state of California on behalf of three terminally ill Californians for the right...
Sugar Tax Denied By State Assembly
CALIFORNIA—On Tuesday, May 12, state lawmakers opposed a sugar tax that would add 2 cents per ounce on sweetened beverages. The Assembly Health Committee voted...
Government Budget Could Keep UC Tuition The Same
WESTWOOD—A government proposed budget submitted on Thursday, May 14 could help keep UCLA and other University of California campuses tuition the same for the 2016-2017...
State Senate Mandates Vaccination For Schoolchildren
CALIFORNIA—On Thursday, May 14, the State Senate passed legislation that would mandate vaccination for all schoolchildren.
Sentate Bill 277, introduced by Sen. Richard Pan, of...
Smokeless Tobacco Banned In SF Ballparks
SAN FRANCISCO—Beginning January 1, 2016, smokeless tobacco and chewing tobacco will be banned at sporting venues across the city.
The new ordinance, signed Friday by...
Riot Proceeds Death Of Vacaville Inmate
CALIFORNIA—Just hours after a violent prison riot in California State Prison Solano, an inmate was found dead inside his housing unit in what has been...
Seismic Activity Alarms Bay Area Residents
SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Bay Area was subject to some unusual seismic activity over a weekend in which five earthquakes were recorded in San...
Governor Proposes $10,000 Water Wasting Fine
LOS ANGELES—Governor Jerry Brown released a statement on Tuesday, April 27 proposing a new maximum penalty of $10,000 to individuals wasting water. Brown also...
California Home Prices Hit 7-Year High
CALIFORNIA—After a slow start this year, the price of California homes and condos have reached a new high.
With steady job growth and the incline...
Sheriff’s Deputies Will Wear Body Cameras
SAN FRANCISCO—On Tuesday, April 21, the San Francisco Sheriff's Department announced that deputies working as jail guards at the San Francisco County Jail 4...