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Tobacco Companies Sue To Block California's Flavored Tobacco Ban
The tobacco companies claim the law is preempted by the Tobacco Control Act, which banned flavored cigarettes except for menthol.
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The tobacco companies claim the law is preempted by the Tobacco Control Act, which banned flavored cigarettes except for menthol.
"As of Thursday morning, Republicans were still favored to win the House, holding 209 of the 218 seats needed to take control."
Police officers in Berkeley are some the highest-paid employees in the city.
Biden spoke in support of Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., who is in a tight race for re-election against Republican challenger Brian Maryott.
The poll, which surveyed 802 registered California voters, found 15% say inflation and cost of living is the most important issue right now.
The governor said he plans to convene local leaders later this month to review the state's approach to homelessness.
In 2018, Californians overwhelmingly voted in favor of ballot proposition giving state lawmakers power to end biannual changing of clocks.
If sports betting was legalized, experts say the state would be the nation's largest market. It's unlikely that will happen this election.
California banned affirmative action in public universities via a 1996 proposition, and voters upheld the ban in a 2020 vote.
This shift indicates Republican challengers could potentially gain footing.
The suspect, 42-year-old David DePape, is in police custody after being arrested inside the Pelosi's San Francisco residence early Friday.
This represents a shift since September when PPIC’s survey indicated that 55% of voters would cast a “yes” vote in favor of Proposition 30.
Starting in January, Senate Bill 1137 will ban new oil and gas wells within 3,200 feet of “sensitive receptors.”
Police identified 42-year-old David Depape as a suspect in the home invasion and assault on Friday morning.
Thirteen Secretaries of State led by Jena Griswold filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in Moore v. Harper.
The California Air Resources Board held its first public hearing this week to receive feedback from the public on the proposal.
The city of Los Angeles offers a guaranteed income program to 3,200 participants chosen at random to receive $1,000 per month for 12 months.
A new report found racial and geographical disparities persist at regional centers tasked with caring for adults with disabilities.
Vetting human rights security cooperation programs is the focus of a letter sent to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees.
More than half of California students did not meet state English standards and two-thirds did not meet math standards in state assessments.