California Legislature
Paw-friendly? Proposed bill would prevent California landlords from banning pets in rentals
The legislation, proposed by San Francisco Democrat Matt Haney, would require landlords to have a...
Opinion: California faces an uphill battle against plastic
The petrochemical industry has a long history of bobbing and weaving attempts at state regulation...
Letters: Thirsty marijuana | Council qualifications | Shake up | Utility tax
Mercury News Letters to the Editor for Feb. 25, 2024
How a bill to make ‘District of Choice’ permanent in California could affect schools
District of Choice, a state program that allows a student to transfer to another district...
Death of child on Marin elementary school playground prompts state legislation
Assemblymember Damon Connolly has introduced a safety bill in memory of Alex Quanbeck, 7, who...
Our Bay Area endorsements for Tuesday’s primary election ballot
Mercury News and East Bay Times editorial board recommendations for Contra Costa, Alameda and Santa...
Editorial: Arreguín best suited to replace Skinner in state Senate
He is smart, articulate, well-informed, progressive and willing to pragmatically bridge treacherous political divides.
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Walters: Californians face high living costs, poverty and debt
During Great Recession, state had one of the nation’s highest levels of mortgage defaults. What...
Editorial: Elect Grayson to fill Glazer’s East Bay state Senate seat
Alameda County and Contra Costa voters face choice between experienced legislator and ill-prepared serial office-seeker.
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Walters: California’s list of dysfunctional programs continues to grow
Add vehicle charging stations and climbing prison costs to the state catalog of projects that...