California health authorities reported a tragic incident where a woman died after using a Vietnamese hemorrhoid ointment containing dangerous levels of lead. The California Department of Public Health, in conjunction with the Orange County Health Care Agency, disclosed that the woman suffered “severe” lead poisoning. The ointment, identified as Cao …

Fast food workers in California are facing job cuts as many restaurants, especially pizza places, are getting ready for a new law that raises the minimum wage to $20 next week. According to The Wall Street Journal, lots of these restaurants are planning to let go of hundreds of workers, …

A couple from California has been ordered to stop their personal efforts to repair local roads. Alex and Daisy De La Rosa, who work as couriers, were given a cease-and-desist notice by the City of Compton. The couple had started filling potholes on their own initiative to address the ongoing …

A new law in California requires establishments to provide drug testing tools and display signs alerting patrons to the dangers of drink tampering. Per a press release, AB1310 obliges holders of Type 48 liquor licenses to offer customers drug testing kits capable of detecting common date-rape drugs, colloquially known as …

California public school students may no longer be able to grab some of their favorite snacks. Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Doritos, and Takis might soon disappear from the shelves of some of the state’s schools if Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) gets his way. He’s pushing a fresh bill that would bar …

In Hawthorne, California, authorities seized $5 million of Nike products from a warehouse suspected of being tied to a theft ring. According to The Los Angeles Times, the operation is accused of stealing over $2 million worth of Nike items since June 2023. Police reveal that the suspects exploited weaknesses …

A woman from California has been arrested for her involvement in the theft of 65 highly sought-after Stanley water bottles, approximately worth $2,500. On January 17th, Roseville police officers were called to a store in response to reports from employees who witnessed a 23-year-old woman from Sacramento taking a shopping …

California lawmakers are considering banning tackle football for children under 12, citing brain damage concerns. According to reports, lawmakers are facing opposition from coaches who emphasize its importance in youth physical activity. Democratic Assemblymember Kevin McCarty’s bill is slated for its first public hearing before a legislative committee on Wednesday. …

California has a new law that favors civilians. Starting Jan. 1, police officers have to interact in a new way during traffic stops. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB-2773, which will soon require officers to state the purpose of their interaction before asking other questions. According to the new legislation, …

An ex-Taco Bell employee is suing the company after an employee Christmas party turned into an orgy inside the restaurant. Alana Bechiom was employed at a San Pedro Taco Bell in California, and on December 18th, 2022, her boss invited her to the location’s holiday shindig. Once she arrived, Bechiom …

Media literacy is important, and California apparently agrees. Grade school students in the state will now have courses on the subject. With the media working in unprecedented times, California’s education officials pushed for Assembly Bill No. 873, approved by Governor Gavin Newsom in October.  The bill notes the “need for …

Tupac Shakur has been honored once again with the renaming of a street in Oakland, CA in his memory. As reported by The Associated Press, a section of MacArthur Boulevard, which is close to where Tupac resided for a period, was officially renamed Tupac Shakur Way on Friday. The late …

McDonald’s and Chipotle are raising prices in California following Governor Gavin Newsom’s approval of a fast-food worker wage increase. Earlier this week, McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski announced the price hike, but the exact increased costs for food across the state remain unspecified. Chipotle, following McDonald’s lead, plans to increase prices …

A California school district is giving substitute teachers $500 per day while regular teachers are on strike. Teachers in Fresno, California, are on strike, and the school district is offering $500 per day to substitute teachers to work during the strike. This payment is higher than the usual daily pay …

Restaurants offering bottomless mimosa brunches are adding “vomit fees” to address the issue of patrons getting sick due to overindulgence. CBS station KRON in San Francisco reported that Kitchen Story in Oakland, California, has introduced a $50 cleaning fee for patrons who throw up in the restaurant. Home Plate, another …

With missing Black youth often falling to the waist side, California is doing its part to ensure their cases get the same effort. California Governor Gavin Newsom has greenlit a new tool similar to the Amber Alert. However, it will be geared at alerting the public to missing youth of …

California has implemented a bill that will force candy companies to remove harmful ingredients or face hefty fines. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 418, also known as the “Skittles ban,” over the weekend. This will outlaw four widely used additives: Red Dye No. 3, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, …

California is cracking down on its “junk fees.” According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), junk fees, found in various forms like service charges for food deliveries, overdraft fees in banking, and extra sports ticket costs, collectively cost Americans over $29 billion annually. These fees have a common characteristic: …

California has passed a new law guaranteeing fast-food workers a minimum wage of $20 per hour and giving them a stronger voice in setting workplace standards. During an event in Los Angeles, Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized California’s role as a pioneer, saying, “The future happens here first.” The legislation resulted …

California Governor Gavin Newsom is doing his part to keep schools safe against gun violence. On Tuesday, Newsom signed a first-of-its-kind bill known as AB 28, which will double taxes on firearms and ammunition, The Hill confirms. An 11 percent tax will be added to the federal taxes already on …