Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1078 into law on Sept. 25. The new law ensures students in California have access to a well-rounded, diverse and inclusive education.
A law to protect the Western Joshua Tree, a native desert plant, and make it illegal to import, export, sell, or remove the species without a state authorization was first introduced on February 7th by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Assembly Bill 496 was introduced by California Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D – Glendale) on Feb. 7. If passed, this bill will ban the use of 26 toxic chemicals used in cosmetic products that are known to cause health and skin problems.
Californians now have the option to vote by mail for every election. In an informal survey conducted at the University of La Verne, 20 undergraduate students were asked whether they vote in person, by mail – or at all.
A state law that goes into effect Jan. 1 will require employers to provide current employees with the pay scale for their positions, and companies will also need to post the salary ranges for all job postings.