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fromThe Mercury News
36 minutes ago

'Spiraling out of control': A California law to help sex-abuse victims is creating an insurance crisis for public schools, local agencies

California's AB 218 allows victims of childhood sexual assault to sue public entities without historical limitations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Second conviction for felony DUI lands Monterey County man in prison

A Greenfield man received a two-year prison sentence for felony drunk driving and violating probation.
California
fromKqed
4 days ago

Residents In California's Most Polluted Communities Call For Local Climate Change Focus | KQED

AB 617 is seen as a community empowerment tool, while statewide advocates view it as insufficient for real environmental change.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

First Juvenile Involved In San Jose Valentine's Day Assault That Led to Murder Gets Two Years

The unnamed 16-year-old involved in the February 14 death of David Gutierrez was sentenced to two years in a secure facility at Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall, the maximum sought by Gutierrez's family.
California
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Data Brokers Face New Pressure for Hiding Opt-Out Pages From Google

Data brokers and other online providers have a responsibility to prevent the misuse of consumer data, and Americans deserve to understand if and how their personal information is being used.
Privacy professionals
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Farmworkers keep dying from heat illness, 20 years after California vowed to protect them

"We learned from that. When you start taking people to the hospital, it's not fun." - Jose Chavez reflects on the serious repercussions of heat illness among workers.
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

She faced $500 daily HOA fines for an unapproved door. A new state law saved her

California's Assembly Bill 130 caps HOA fines at $100 per violation, transforming homeowners' rights and reducing HOA power.
US politics
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Planned Parenthood Cuts | KQED

California's lawsuit claims that Trump's tax law unconstitutionally violates Planned Parenthood's First Amendment rights by restricting Medicaid reimbursements.
#affordable-housing
fromKqed
1 week ago

California Bill Would Require Police to Disclose Use of AI in Writing Reports | KQED

California proposes a law requiring police disclosure of generative AI use in report writing.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

California Affordable Housing Programs Are on the Chopping Block After Supreme Court Ruling | KQED

Inclusionary zoning programs in California may face constitutional challenges due to a recent lawsuit utilizing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Appeals court says California law requiring background checks for ammunition is unconstitutional

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that California's law requiring background checks for bullet purchases is unconstitutional, violating the Second Amendment.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Latino tenants sued their landlord. A lawyer told them they would be "picked up by ICE."

McCracken is currently representing a Latino family suing a landlord and real estate agent for illegal eviction after being kicked out of their Baldwin Park home last year.
Los Angeles
fromSan Jose Inside
3 weeks ago

Citing Security Threats, State Lawmakers Want to Hide Their Addresses

California lawmakers aim to restrict public access to officials' personal information for safety after violence against lawmakers.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

California backs down to Trump admin, won't force ISPs to offer $15 broadband

The U.S. threatened to block California's broadband funding over low-cost internet service mandates for low-income residents.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
4 weeks ago

Google Ads Disallows Daily Fantasy Sports In California

On July 18, 2025, the Google Ads Gambling and games policy United States country-specific requirements was updated to disallow Daily Fantasy Sports in California.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

California is so eager for homeowners to build ADUs, it's helping them save on architect fees

The 2023 California law requires local governments to provide a slate of pre-approved ADU plans, significantly speeding up the permitting process to 30 days.
Renovation
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Feds pressure California sheriffs to hand over lists of noncitizens in custody

Removing criminal illegal aliens is this Administration's highest priority. I look forward to cooperating with California's county sheriffs to accomplish our shared duty of keeping Californians and all Americans safe and secure.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

We are all eating': Inside California's secret industry that props up mass shoplifting

Investigators observed repeated hand-to-hand transactions involving a heavy garbage bag outside an Oakland liquor store, leading to charges of receiving stolen property against two suspects.
California
fromBay Area Real Estate Law Blog
1 year ago

Big Changes to Residential Housing Laws in California: SB567 and AB12

The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 created statewide rent control and just cause eviction protections for most residential properties in California, indicating a significant shift in tenant rights.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Lake Tahoe boating tragedy: Victims completed safety course, but half of California boaters have not

Only 45% of California boaters have completed required safety courses despite laws aiming to enhance operational safety.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Loophole allowed owner of warehouse in NorCal explosion to obtain explosives license, report says

Shipping and import records show that the company imported large amounts of raw chemicals known to be used to manufacture explosives, raising significant safety concerns.
California
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Proposed Bill Would Allow Doctors Who Fail Drug Tests to Keep Practicing Without Discipline, Disclosure

The proposed California law, Assembly Bill 408, would allow physicians with substance abuse issues to enter a confidential diversion program without public disciplinary consequences.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Heinous, heartbreaking and expensive. California schools face avalanche of sex abuse claims

Samantha Munoz's lawsuit against Clovis Unified exposes systemic failures in handling allegations of teacher sexual abuse.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Bay Area lawmaker pushes to require AI companies to release safety policies

California lawmaker proposes new AI regulation requiring safety protocol disclosures from companies developing models with significant computing performance.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

California defies Trump, won't ban trans athletes from school sports

California will not adhere to Trump's order against transgender athletes in K-12 sports.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

A look at California's new auto-renewal law

California's auto-renewal law enhances consumer protections against unexpected charges from subscriptions and free trials.”],
extendedSummary
California's auto-renewal law (AB 2863) enhances consumer protections against automatic charges from subscriptions and free trials. Businesses must clearly outline trial durations, post-signup fees, and billing frequency before collecting payment information. Active consent from consumers is mandatory before any auto-renewal charges. Companies must provide a confirmation of terms, including cancellation instructions, after signup. Cancellation must be straightforward, utilizing the same method as sign-up. Additionally, long-term subscription companies must remind consumers annually of active subscriptions and notify them in advance (at least seven days) of any price increases.
tags
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

How a Dozen Legal Fireworks Stores in Nevada Power California's Illegal Fireworks Craze

A report from an SF Civil Grand Jury last year stated that the San Francisco firework explosions booming around the city are more likely from fireworks that are illegal in California but which are for sale in the neighboring state of Nevada.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

In prison, ex-Danville cop enjoyed coveted firefighter role. Now he can use it to dismiss his felony

Andrew Hall, a former deputy sheriff, served a prison sentence and now seeks to expunge an assault conviction, enabled by his time with the San Quentin Fire Department.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Tentative settlement reached in class-action ladies' night suit against California nightclub

The proposed settlement agreement, pending judicial approval, does not imply any admission of liability or wrongdoing on the part of the Omnia Nightclub.
US politics
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

California's much-touted IVF law may be delayed until 2026

California's IVF insurance coverage law implementation is delayed, affecting millions relying on the coverage planned for July 1, now pushed to January 2026.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Mateo County DA prevails in travel refund case

Nawas International Travel will settle for over $1 million for unlawfully withholding refunds during the pandemic.
#privacy
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Orange County D.A. dismisses gang injunctions against hundreds of people

"Gang injunctions are not intended to last for perpetuity; they are designed and implemented to correct criminal behavior."
Los Angeles
Cars
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Jay Leno, Patron Saint of Classic Cars, Comes to the Rescue in California

Jay Leno advocates for a California law to ease emissions tests for classic car owners.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Opinion: State bill letting cities profit from stolen carts could cost customers

San Jose's new ordinance risks increasing costs for grocers and customers instead of supporting affordability.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Attorney who offered 'false hope' to inmates' families agrees to disbarment

Spolin promoted false hopes in his clients and their families that the clients' sentences would be reduced when in fact that was highly unlikely.
Law
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

SF coffee heir faces felony charges after high-speed police chase

Austin Hills faces felony charges after allegedly using his vehicle as a weapon in a violent encounter, highlighting a troubling legal history.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Officers who cover their faces could be charged with a misdemeanor under California proposal

California proposes the 'No Secret Police Act' requiring law enforcement to show their faces during official duties.
California
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Didn't Pass The California Bar? No Problem! You Might Still Be Able To Practice! - Above the Law

California's bar exam process includes an apprenticeship option for test dropouts, but critics argue it undermines competency evaluation.
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Rancho Palos Verdes cedes victory to YIMBYs

Rancho Palos Verdes City Council decides to keep zoning changes to support housing development despite community opposition.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Kim Kardashian completes legal studies-without attending law school

Kim Kardashian completed a six-year legal apprenticeship in California, an alternative path to becoming a lawyer without attending law school.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Ford files $100-million suit over alleged 'Lemon Law' scheme by L.A. lawyers

Ford accuses law firms of fraudulent billing practices to collect $100 million in fictitious legal fees related to California's Lemon Law.
#menendez-brothers
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
NYC parents

Menendez brothers a step closer to freedom after judge reduces murder sentences

Erik and Lyle Menendez have a new chance at parole after a judge reduced their sentences following 35 years in prison for murdering their parents.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Menendez brothers lawyers to urge judge to remove prosecutors from case

The Menendez brothers' defense seeks to remove the case from Los Angeles prosecutors.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

California lawmakers pull ethnic studies bill, introduce anti-discrimination bill

California's ethnic studies curriculum has become a contentious issue, leading to failed attempts to standardize content amid rising tensions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago

New law makes California ERs key to helping victims of domestic violence, human trafficking

California's new SB 963 law mandates emergency workers to screen for domestic and human trafficking abuse, aiming to aid victims.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Calif. lawmakers block bid to make paying for sex with 16- and 17-year-olds a felony

California lawmakers removed a key provision from a bill that would have made paying for sex with 16- and 17-year-olds a felony.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Monterey man sentenced to 30 years for domestic violence and intimidation

Aglibot was sentenced to 30 years in prison for domestic violence against Jane Doe 1, involving severe physical assault and ongoing witness intimidation.
Law
fromKqed
3 months ago

What Happens After a Homeless Person Is Arrested for Camping? Often, Not Much | KQED

Two Hands' case was a rarity for how close it came to trial, but in the end, it too was thrown out without any public hearings on its merits.
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