The menu changes coming to your favorite California chain restaurants Governor Gavin Newsom approved state law requiring chains like McDonald’s to list the nine major food allergens on their menus The Independent UK · Jun 29
California Lawmakers Seek Protections for Patients in ICE Custody California lawmakers are pushing for stronger protections for detained immigrants in hospitals The Independent UK · Apr 22
California lawmakers to decide on extending key climate program and boosting grid reliability The California Legislature plans to vote Saturday on whether to extend the state's cap-and-trade program The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025
California bill would require restaurants to disclose food allergens on menus California could become the first U.S. state to require restaurants to disclose common food allergens in each menu item under legislation being considered by state lawmakers The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025
California Lawmakers Set to Vote on First-in-Nation Tenant Protections for Small Businesses Legislation would give small commercial tenants clearer contracts, translation rights and more notice before lease changes. Capital & Main · Aug 27, 2024
California Senate approves ban on schools notifying parents of their child's pronoun change The California Senate has approved a bill that would ban school districts from forcing teachers to notify parents if their child asks to go by a new pronoun at school The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024
Money Has Run Out for Fruits and Vegetables for Low-Income Californians. Elected Leaders Are Silent. The fresh food rebate pilot program delivered on its promises, but politicians won’t pledge to put it in the budget. Capital & Main · May 20, 2024
Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to make condoms free for high school students The Governor insisted the bill was vetoed for financial reasons The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
California still has an anti-gay marriage law on the books. Voters could remove it next year The California Senate has approved a proposal to enshrine the right to same-sex marriage in the state constitution The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
California schools start hatching plans to become heat-resilient as the planet warms As hot days become more extreme and common, California education researchers are urging that school districts be required to develop heat plans to keep students safe, just as they have policies for severe storms and active shooters. Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
Biden, California lawmakers going to war against ‘junk fees’ on hotels, concert tickets and airlines SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Think of “junk fees” this way, says Susan Rice: Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023
California bill would require all public high schools to hand out free condoms A high school student went to a pharmacy to purchase condoms but was turned away because of his age. Los Angeles Times · Mar 22, 2023
The top fundraisers in the California State Senate Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. Ballotpedia · Feb 27, 2023