+3 Local News New year, new laws Daily Journal staff report Updated Jan 2, 2023 With the new year comes new laws including changes to where housing can be built, reproductive access, pathways to community college, climate …
National Senate passes $1.7 trillion bill to fund gov't, aid Ukraine By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press Dec 22, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a massive $1.7 trillion spending bill Thursday that finances federal agencies through September and provid…
Bay Area Featured Bill introduced for free menstrual products in public buildings, workplaces Bay City NewsUpdated Dec 20, 2022 New legislation introduced Monday would ensure that Californians have access to free menstrual products in workplaces and public buildings, ac…
Obituaries John Ryan Updated Apr 13, 2025 It is with great sadness that the family of John Francis Ryan announce his passing on Thursday the 18 of August 2022. He was 63 years young an…
Obituaries Mary Ada (Milligan) Oliver Updated Apr 13, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ada (Milligan) Oliver, affectionally known to loved ones as "Molly." Molly enter…
Local News Featured California removes hurdles to building teacher housing By Diana Lambert EdSource Oct 11, 2022 Newly signed legislation loosening zoning requirements will soon make it easier for California school districts to build affordable housing fo…
Guest Perspectives Do Californians want the state to become Sweden? By Dan Walters Oct 7, 2022 Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom closed the books on the Legislature’s 2022 session by signing hundreds of bills.
Other Voices Congressional stock-trading The Washington Post Oct 3, 2022 It is a long-running scandal that members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks. They have access to privileged information. They…
State Featured California bans PFAS in fabrics and makeup By Keith Burbank Bay City News FoundationUpdated Apr 19, 2024 Long-lasting chemicals that may be harmful to humans and animals were banned in textiles, cosmetics and personal care products on Thursday by …
