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Long Beach Lawmaker's Bill Targeting 'Addictive' Social Media Features Signed
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (481+ words) LONG BEACH, CA — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Thursday authored by Long Beach Assemblyman Josh Lowenthal that bars social media platforms from offering certain addictive features to users under 16. Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1709 in Marin County as part of a…...
Menifee Launches Survey To Help Veterans And Military Families
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (113+ words) MENIFEE, CA — Menifee officials have launched a survey to help understand how the city can support residents who are veterans, active servicemembers and military families. The 2026 Veterans and Military Families Services Survey asks 17 questions, including how connected residents feel to…...
Legislation In Response To Lineage Fire Awaits Governor Action
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (991+ words) BOYLE HEIGHTS, CA — Two state lawmakers and local elected officials who represent Boyle Heights urged Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday to sign bills aimed at supporting residents impacted by the July 17 Lineage Logistics warehouse fire, and prevent a similar disaster from…...
San Diego Taxpayers Association Endorses 5 Propositions, Opposes 4, Including Wealth Tax
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (673+ words) SAN DIEGO, CA — The San Diego County Taxpayers Association has announced support for five of nine statewide propositions -- including one focused on middle-class home ownership -- on the Nov. 3 ballot. The group announced that it is supporting: -- Proposition 37, the Middle-Class Homeownership…...
Raman Accuses Bass Of Declining Mayoral Debates
4+ day, 23+ min ago (557+ words) LOS ANGELES, CA — City Councilwoman Nithya Raman Tuesday criticized Mayor Karen Bass for declining to participate in more mayoral debates ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Last month, Bass and Raman faced off during a debate hosted by the Sherman Oaks…...
LA Moves To Give 50,000+ Fast-Food Workers New Scheduling, Training Protections
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (660+ words) LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles City Council voted 10-2 Tuesday to advance a proposal extending protections under its 2024 Fair Work Week Ordinance to fast-food workers, including predictable work schedules and paid labor-rights training. The council instructed city attorneys to draft…...
Metro Opens Applications For 2027 Youth Council | Los Angeles, CA Patch
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (296+ words) LOS ANGELES, CA — Applications opened Tuesday for Los Angeles County teenagers interested in serving on Metro's 2027 Youth Council, which gives young people an opportunity to weigh in on public transportation projects and initiatives. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority…...
Trump Admin Ratchets Up Its Fight To Get More Oil Flowing From California
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (587+ words) SANTA MONICA, CA — The Trump administration is ratcheting up its fight to get more crude flowing through California and reverse the state's efforts to move away from fossil fuels. The administration, citing a need for energy security and job creation,…...
Becerra Promotes Housing Agenda; Hilton Unveils `Fun and Freedom' Plan
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (517+ words) LONG BEACH, CA — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra promoted his plans to build more housing during an appearance in Long Beach Friday, while Republican candidate Steve Hilton unveiled a proposed "Office of Fun and Freedom" aimed at cutting state regulations…...
NJ Lt. Governor Under Investigation, Report Says
1+ week, 1+ day ago (123+ words) Patch New Jersey's Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell is being investigated by Mikie Sherrill's office for alleged inappropriate behavior with women, according to a New Jersey Globe report. The report says that Caldwell is also being investigated for "possible ethics violations…...