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Newsom Vetoes Farmworker Heat Safety Bill as State Enforcement Has Fallen

The bill would have made it easier to file heat-related workers’ compensation. A Capital & Main investigation found field safety inspections fell 30% in seven years.

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Controversial California Bill To Free Felons Stalls In Legislature

California bill SB 94, allowing some life-sentenced felons to seek resentencing, stalls in legislature. Ongoing debate on criminal justice reform and publi...

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California Legislators Say New Laws Must Protect Farmworkers From Extreme Heat

In response to a Capital & Main investigation, lawmakers say more enforcement and worker education is needed.

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After 'Rust' shooting, California moves closer to imposing film set safety rules

LOS ANGELES — California legislators are advancing a bill aimed at codifying film set safety rules in the wake of the accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Los Angeles Times

State lawmakers want investigation, hearings into ‘Wild West’ of California cannabis and farm work

LOS ANGELES — California lawmakers are calling for a sweeping investigation into corruption in the state’s cannabis industry, legislative hearings on the exploitation of farmworkers and new laws to thwart labor trafficking in response to revelations of rampant abuses and worker deaths in a multibillion-dollar market that has become increasingly…

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‘Rust’ charges met with mixed reaction: sympathy and hate for Alec Baldwin

LOS ANGELES — The family of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins says it is “a comfort” that no one in New Mexico is above the law following the decision to bring criminal charges against actor-producer Alec Baldwin and the film’s armorer.

Los Angeles Times

Narcan could be required at California schools after youth fentanyl overdoses

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Following spates of fentanyl overdoses among students, California public schools could be required to provide Narcan on campuses — a nasal spray that can reverse deadly effects of opioids.

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Hollywood’s broken promises to make sets safer after deadly ‘Rust’ shooting

LOS ANGELES — In February, the family of Sarah Jones scattered her ashes in the Appalachian Mountains to mark the eight years since she was killed on a Georgia movie set.

Los Angeles Times

Mark Z. Barabak: Shutting up the bullies and other bad actors, so democracy can thrive

At the annual meeting of the League of California Cities, members were presented with a detailed report titled "Dealing With Disruptive Members of the Public."

Los Angeles Times

California bill would give $1,000 a month in short-term guaranteed income to homeless high school seniors

LOS ANGELES — Joining a growing tide of guaranteed-income programs across California, a state bill making its way through the Legislature would give $1,000 a month to unhoused high school seniors.

Los Angeles Times

New California gun safety laws for movie sets after 'Rust' shooting hobbled by Legislature

Two bills on gun safety on film sets in California in the wake of the deadly shooting on the set of "Rust" last year failed to meet a key deadline in the state Senate on Thursday and were blocked from moving forward.

Los Angeles Times

Directors Guild launches safety committee after 'Rust' shooting

The Directors Guild of America said it is taking a tougher stance on film set safety in the wake of the "Rust" tragedy, forming a new committee that will recommend and advance various safety measures.

Los Angeles Times

Lawmakers in California introduce bill to quell disruptions at public meetings

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Chaos ensued last fall in the Los Gatos Town Council chambers as members of a far-right group disrupted meeting after meeting by shouting out of order and lodging personal attacks at council members.

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California lawmakers want to crack down on public meeting disruptions

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California school boards, city councils and boards of supervisors would have clearer authority to remove disruptive participants from their meetings under a bill introduced Thursday in the Legislature that aims to protect local officials from harassment and verbal abuse.

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