gavin newsom California bans cosmetics chemicals, following EU (again) By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | October 10, 2023 A new California law will ban over two dozen chemicals from fragrances and cosmetics.
California New state law to hold social media liable for child sex trafficking By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | October 9, 2023 The new law was authored by Oakland Assemblymember Buffy Wicks.
California New climate bills will force large companies to reveal role and risks in climate change By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | October 9, 2023 Newsom will work with the Legislature to relax 2026 implementation deadlines.
Bay Area Oakland privacy commission backs use of new ALPR system By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 6, 2023 Roughly 300 new cameras could be deployed through Oakland if approved by the City Council.
Arts & Entertainment New at the de Young, photography exhibit illuminates Indigenous leaders By J.L. Odom | Bay City News Foundation | October 6, 2023 Bay Area photographer and documentarian Kirti Bassendine's exhibition opens Saturday.
Bay Area Kaiser strike continues amid stalled contract talks By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 6, 2023 Union representatives said a longer strike notice could be called after Saturday. The next bargaining session is scheduled for Oct.
basketball Warriors-backed WNBA team to call San Francisco home from 2025 By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | October 6, 2023 The expansion team will be the NBA's first new franchise since 2008.
energy As rooftop solar debate flares, builders, landlords, and renter advocates are taking sides By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | October 6, 2023 The California Public Utilities Commission may gut the payments to owners of solar panels on apartment buildings.
Featured in Category Making water conservation a ‘California way of life’: Controversial state rules could cost $13 billion before saving more By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | October 5, 2023 Water providers say rebates for residential areas are costly.
Business & Finance California workers will get more paid sick days By Lynn La | CalMatters | October 5, 2023 Up to five paid sick days from the previous limit of three, but short of the full week unions wanted.