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December 29, 2022 at 9:52 am

Think those bags are recyclable? California says think again

California in 2014 enacted the nation’s first ban on single-use plastic shopping bags.

Assemblyman Robert Rivas, D-Hollister, left, smiles as he takes a selfie with Democratic Assemblyman-elect Rick Chavez Zbur, after being elected Speaker-Designee Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. With the addition of Chavez Zbur and other LGBTQ lawmakers, 10% of the California state Legislature now identifies as LGBTQ. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) CARP101 CARP101

November 22, 2022 at 1:31 am

In one state, 10% of Legislature now identifies as LGBTQ

Once they all assume office, California will be the first state where it's believed more than 10% of legislators identify publicly as LGBTQ.

November 7, 2022 at 4:33 pm

California settles with firm in Volkswagen emissions scandal

California has settled a lawsuit against a German company stemming from the emissions scandal that tarred Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler.

Business

November 4, 2022 at 3:09 pm

California governor pardons abortion activist from 1940s

Gov. Gavin Newsom has posthumously pardoned an abortion activist from the 1930s and 1940s.

November 3, 2022 at 1:15 pm

AG won’t seek charges in LAPD shooting of man with fake gun

California’s attorney general will not seek criminal charges against Los Angeles police officers who fatally shot a man on Hollywood Boulevard last year, even though...

Entertainment

November 1, 2022 at 1:49 pm

California enables sexual assault victims to track rape kits

Delays in testing evidence left behind during sexual assaults have been a lost opportunity for investigators and a source of frustration for victims.

October 28, 2022 at 1:14 pm

Officer won’t face charges in killing mentally ill Black man

A former police officer already imprisoned for one fatal shooting in a wealthy San Francisco suburb won’t face criminal charges in a second slaying.

October 18, 2022 at 2:23 pm

Auditor: Systemic failures harm CA domestic violence program

State auditors say nearly half of California domestic violence offenders failed to complete a required program designed to prevent future assaults and judges failed to...

October 14, 2022 at 5:57 pm

California governor blocks Charles Manson follower’s parole

California’s governor has blocked the parole of Charles Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel, more than five decades after she scrawled “Helter Skelter” on a wall using...

October 12, 2022 at 10:10 pm

Racist remarks could spell trouble for LA political maps VIEW

Los Angeles City Council is in gridlock as its leader tries to force two members to resign.