State & Regional Govt & Politics
State lawsuit claims lead in ginger, plum candies
California has filed a lawsuit against Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other food retailers, alleging the store are selling lead-tainted ginger and plum candies without warning labels, as required by state law. Attorney General Kamala Harris' office filed the lawsuit on Tuesday in San Francisco Superior Court. It claims retailers ...
Gov. Brown signs bill to speed up gun seizures
Gov. Jerry Brown announced Wednesday that he has signed legislation expanding the ability of state agents to seize firearms from nearly 20,000 Californians who are not allowed to have them. They collectively own more than 39,000 handguns and 1,670 assault weapons but are prohibited from owning firearms because they have ...
AP Exclusive: State spends big on anti-psychotics
While under federal court oversight, California's prison mental health system has been spending far more on anti-psychotic drugs than other states with large prison systems, raising questions about whether patients are receiving proper treatment. Figures compiled by The Associated Press show that California has been spending a far greater percentage ...
Government watchdog questions tribe's recognition
A government watchdog has criticized an official's decision to grant a Central California American Indian tribe federal recognition, which gave it the right to federal benefits and a reservation where it could pursue a casino. The U.S. Department of Interior's Office of Inspector General said in a report released Tuesday ...
Health insurance discrimination bill passes state legislature
State lawmakers sent Gov. Jerry Brown a pair of consumer protection bills Monday that prevent health insurance companies from discriminating against people with pre-existing conditions and limit how much more insurers can charge older residents. The legislation updates California laws to match new rules under the federal Affordable Care Act ...
Lawmakers consider moratorium on oil fracking
Efforts to place a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in California receive their first public hearing Monday as opponents try to ensure that the oil drilling technique does not endanger public health. Supporters and opponents packed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee hearing, where testimony was expected in the afternoon on three ...
Political groups bilking elderly for donations through mailers
Mabel, 95, has developed significant memory and cognitive issues. Because of her age and health problems, her niece and nephew believes some charities are taking advantage of her by asking for money. "I find it despicable. I find it unethical," said Mabel's niece, Charlene Cogan. They are concerned about an ...
EPA methane report further divides fracking camps
The Environmental Protection Agency has dramatically lowered its estimate of how much of a potent heat-trapping gas leaks during natural gas production, in a shift with major implications for a debate that has divided environmentalists: Does the recent boom in fracking help or hurt the fight against climate change? Oil ...
Bills aim to protect privacy as drone age dawns
California lawmakers are attempting to stay ahead of science fiction-style technology as increasingly nimble unmanned aircraft are considered for use in tracking fleeing suspects and monitoring crowded public spaces. The growing interest in pilotless aircraft has raised concerns about ensuring privacy and protecting civil rights. The devices make it faster ...
California weighs first statewide ban on lead ammo
In November, one of the oldest condors in Central California died from lead poisoning after being found with tiny bullet fragments and a .22-caliber slug in his gullet that he apparently swallowed with a mouthful of meat. The 9-year-old giant was one of the earliest released in a condor recovery ...
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