California
Newsom signs bill that aims to change California’s mental health system
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New conservatorship law would include people with serious mental illness, addiction problems.California
California bans cosmetics chemicals, following EU (again)
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A new California law will ban over two dozen chemicals from fragrances and cosmetics.California
Climate change took them to ‘dark places.’ Now they’re doing something about it
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Young activists are creating communities for people to talk about feelings of hopelessness and despair that arise amid the facts of climate change.California
New state law to hold social media liable for child sex trafficking
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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
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Newsom will work with the Legislature to relax 2026 implementation deadlines.Bay Area
Oakland privacy commission backs use of new ALPR system
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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
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Bay Area photographer and documentarian Kirti Bassendine's exhibition opens Saturday.Bay Area
Kaiser strike continues amid stalled contract talks
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Union representatives said a longer strike notice could be called after Saturday. The next bargaining session is scheduled for Oct.Bay Area
