Laura Friedman unveils state bill to ban herbicide linked to #Parkinsons, #leukemia
#California #Pesticides #BigChemical #Agriculture #Paraquat #GetToxicsOut
https://www.dailynews.com/2024/04/03/laura-friedman-unveils-state-bill-to-ban-paraquat-linked-to-parkinsons-leukemia/
#California #Pesticides #BigChemical #Agriculture #Paraquat #GetToxicsOut
https://www.dailynews.com/2024/04/03/laura-friedman-unveils-state-bill-to-ban-paraquat-linked-to-parkinsons-leukemia/
Daily News
Laura Friedman unveils state bill to ban herbicide linked to Parkinson’s, leukemia
Assemblymember Laura Friedman says California needs to be a leader in eliminating highly toxic herbicide like paraquat
#California #schools forced to compete with fast food industry for workers after minimum wage hike
https://www.yahoo.com/news/california-schools-forced-compete-fast-051030418.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/california-schools-forced-compete-fast-051030418.html
Yahoo News
California schools forced to compete with fast food industry for workers after minimum wage hike
Lost in the hubbub surrounding California's new $20-per-hour minimum wage for fast food workers is how that raise could impact public schools, forcing districts to compete with the likes of McDonald's and Wendy's for cafeteria workers amid a state budget…
#California spent billions on #homelessness without tracking if it worked
https://www.yahoo.com/news/california-fails-track-effectiveness-billions-185244850.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/california-fails-track-effectiveness-billions-185244850.html
Yahoo News
California spent billions on homelessness without tracking if it worked
The California State Auditor's Office analyzed homelessness spending at the behest of lawmakers concerned about efficacy.
"Google has temporarily blocked access to California-based news outlets for some state residents, as the search giant escalates its battle with the state over a landmark bill which would force tech giants to pay online publishers for their content."
#Google #BigTech #California
https://www.activistpost.com/2024/04/google-begins-blocking-news-from-california-outlets-over-state-bill.html
#Google #BigTech #California
https://www.activistpost.com/2024/04/google-begins-blocking-news-from-california-outlets-over-state-bill.html
Activist Post
Google Begins Blocking News From California Outlets Over State Bill - Activist Post
The search giant escalates its battle with the state over a landmark bill which would force tech giants to pay publishers for their content.
"If we can't afford to live here ourselves, we can't help the unhoused population we want to serve."
#California #Homelessness
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/newsoms-california-dream-faces-26k-210014260.html
#California #Homelessness
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/newsoms-california-dream-faces-26k-210014260.html
Yahoo Finance
Newsom's 'California Dream' Faces $26K 'Cost-of-living Penalty,' Homelessness Director Flees High-Cost State After Another Eviction
California's state website highlights what it describes as the "California Dream," defined as "the idea that every person can achieve a better life, regardless of where they start out." But it's becoming increasingly hard for California residents to afford…
EWG sponsors bill to ban use in #California of toxic weedkiller linked to #Parkinsons disease
#Pesticides #Paraquat #BigChemical #Agriculture #FarmWorkers #Health #BrainHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2024/04/ewg-sponsors-bill-ban-use-california-toxic-weedkiller-linked
#Pesticides #Paraquat #BigChemical #Agriculture #FarmWorkers #Health #BrainHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2024/04/ewg-sponsors-bill-ban-use-california-toxic-weedkiller-linked
Environmental Working Group
EWG sponsors bill to ban use in California of toxic weedkiller linked to Parkinson’s disease
The Environmental Working Group is sponsoring legislation in the state Assembly that would ban the use of the highly toxic herbicide paraquat in California.
#California's proposed budget cuts would leave many autistic #youngadults without a safety net
#Autism
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/californias-proposed-budget-cuts-would-leave-many-autistic-young-adults-without-a-safety-net/ar-BB1lNGAo
#Autism
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/californias-proposed-budget-cuts-would-leave-many-autistic-young-adults-without-a-safety-net/ar-BB1lNGAo
MSN
California's proposed budget cuts would leave many autistic young adults without a safety net
To ease the state deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to trim funding for some agencies, including the one that provides services for Californians with autism.
CA Governor #GavinNewsom blames "rain bombs" and "climate change" for #California's MASSIVE DEFICIT
https://rumble.com/v4v7m2x-ca-governor-newsom-blames-rain-bombs-and-climate-change-for-californias-mas.html
https://rumble.com/v4v7m2x-ca-governor-newsom-blames-rain-bombs-and-climate-change-for-californias-mas.html
Rumble
CA Governor Newsom blames "rain bombs" and "climate change" for California's MASSIVE DEFICIT
Bro was so happy being able to deflect his issues towards the biggest boogeyman of the 21st century. SOURCES ➡️https://youtu.be/V1IHB4c6Bgo SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ➡️YouTube Memberships: https://bit.ly/39
No more ‘paper or plastic?’ #California must close a loophole at grocery stores | Opinion
#Plastics #PlasticPollution
https://www.yahoo.com/news/no-more-paper-plastic-california-120000196.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#Plastics #PlasticPollution
https://www.yahoo.com/news/no-more-paper-plastic-california-120000196.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo News
No more ‘paper or plastic?’ California must close a loophole at grocery stores | Opinion
California’s ban on thin plastic bags at groceries did not prohibit thicker bags some stores now use. It’s time to get rid of all plastic bags.
Drinking water of almost a million Californians failed to meet state requirements
#DrinkingWater #California #GetToxicsOut
https://calmatters.org/environment/2024/06/california-drinking-water-failing-systems/
#DrinkingWater #California #GetToxicsOut
https://calmatters.org/environment/2024/06/california-drinking-water-failing-systems/
CalMatters
Drinking water of almost a million Californians failed to meet state requirements
Almost 400 suppliers, two-thirds in communities of color, don’t meet safety and reliability standards. Fixing them would cost billions.
'Catastrophic': #California's crackdown on #hemp could hurt pediatric patients
#CBD #Cannabis #NaturalMedicine #MedicalFreedom #HealthFreedom #AB2223
https://www.sfgate.com/cannabis/article/pediatric-medical-cannabis-california-19565266.php?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral via @SFGate
#CBD #Cannabis #NaturalMedicine #MedicalFreedom #HealthFreedom #AB2223
https://www.sfgate.com/cannabis/article/pediatric-medical-cannabis-california-19565266.php?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral via @SFGate
SFGATE
'Catastrophic': California's crackdown on hemp could hurt pediatric patients
The proposed law has already passed the state Assembly unanimously.
#California care home for #autisticadults is hit by torture scandal
https://mol.im/a/13240833 via @MailOnline
https://mol.im/a/13240833 via @MailOnline
Mail Online
California care home for autistic adults is hit by torture scandal
Adekunle Fabunmi, 35, has been accused of physically torturing two adults at the Elwyn-Mayall, a home for people with developmental disabilities in Northridge, California.
Hundreds Of Failing #WaterSystems In #California Need Funding For New Infrastructure
#DrinkingWater #GetToxicsOut #PublicHealth
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/hundreds-failing-water-systems-california-need-funding-new-infrastructure
#DrinkingWater #GetToxicsOut #PublicHealth
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/hundreds-failing-water-systems-california-need-funding-new-infrastructure
ZeroHedge
Hundreds Of Failing Water Systems In California Need Funding For New Infrastructure
Some 913,000 Californians are potentially affected by 385 failing public water systems, according to a recent report...
"The California Education Code Section 32064 prohibits schools from ordering or purchasing any product that contains toxic or carcinogenic substances for use in grades K-6.
The law also restricts the purchase of such products in grades 7-12, allowing the use only if the product bears a label informing the user of the presence of hazardous ingredients, the potential health effects, and instructions for the safe use.
This restriction applies whether or not the product is included on the list of unacceptable art and crafts supplies."
#ArtSupplies #California #Schools #GetToxicsOut
https://oehha.ca.gov/risk-assessment/art-hazards
The law also restricts the purchase of such products in grades 7-12, allowing the use only if the product bears a label informing the user of the presence of hazardous ingredients, the potential health effects, and instructions for the safe use.
This restriction applies whether or not the product is included on the list of unacceptable art and crafts supplies."
#ArtSupplies #California #Schools #GetToxicsOut
https://oehha.ca.gov/risk-assessment/art-hazards
"After California became the first state in 2016 to ban single-use plastic grocery bags, the thicker convenience totes that took their place as a reusable and recyclable alternative weren't reused and actually aren't recyclable.
In fact, the study finds, the total amount of trash from plastic bags that California sends to landfills has never been higher."
#PlasticPollution #California
https://www.foxnews.com/media/la-times-admits-california-plastic-bag-ban-actually-made-waste-problem-worse-unintended-consequences
In fact, the study finds, the total amount of trash from plastic bags that California sends to landfills has never been higher."
#PlasticPollution #California
https://www.foxnews.com/media/la-times-admits-california-plastic-bag-ban-actually-made-waste-problem-worse-unintended-consequences
Fox News
LA Times admits California plastic bag ban actually made waste problem worse: ‘Unintended consequences’
The Los Angeles Times editorial board wants a "do over" on California's plastic bag ban that actually led to more plastic waste across the state.
#Cellphone bans becoming more common in #California #schools
#ChildrensMentalHealth #Education
https://edsource.org/2024/cell-phone-bans-becoming-more-common-in-california-schools/717916
#ChildrensMentalHealth #Education
https://edsource.org/2024/cell-phone-bans-becoming-more-common-in-california-schools/717916
EdSource
Cellphone bans becoming more common in California schools
California school districts are enacting cellphone bans to reduce distractions in K-12 classrooms and to combat addiction to the devices.
They delivered 5,600 babies. They blame #California rules for putting them out of business
#BirthingCenters #Midwifery #Midwives #NaturalBirth #ChildBirth #HealthFreedom #MedicalFreedom
https://calmatters.org/health/2024/08/birth-center-closures/
#BirthingCenters #Midwifery #Midwives #NaturalBirth #ChildBirth #HealthFreedom #MedicalFreedom
https://calmatters.org/health/2024/08/birth-center-closures/
CalMatters
They delivered 5,600 babies. They blame California rules for putting them out of business
Best Start birth center in San Diego closed after delivering 5,600 babies. Many midwives say CA makes it difficult for them to stay in business.
California is cracking down on Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and Twinkies
#FoodAddtivies #FoodChemicals #ChildrensHealth #ChildrensMentalHealth #California #GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/news/california-cracking-down-flamin-hot-015452955.html
#FoodAddtivies #FoodChemicals #ChildrensHealth #ChildrensMentalHealth #California #GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/news/california-cracking-down-flamin-hot-015452955.html
Yahoo News
California is cracking down on Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and Twinkies
State lawmakers have voted to ban chemicals used in both snacks from school lunchrooms.
"The California Legislature has passed a bill requiring the Department of Pesticide Regulation, or DPR, to prioritize the reevaluation of the toxic pesticide paraquat. Assembly Bill 1963, by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Burbank), now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature."
#Pesticides #Paraquat #California #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2024/08/california-legislature-moves-fast-track-safety-review-toxic
#Pesticides #Paraquat #California #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2024/08/california-legislature-moves-fast-track-safety-review-toxic
Environmental Working Group
California legislature moves to fast-track safety review of toxic weedkiller
The California Legislature has passed a bill requiring the Department of Pesticide Regulation, or DPR, to prioritize the reevaluation of the toxic pesticide paraquat. Assembly Bill 1963, by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Burbank), now awaits Gov. Gavin…