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California bill would lift restrictions on who can run for sheriff

Decades-old rules blamed for stifling criminal justice reform



Dogs Used in Toxicity Testing

If passed, the PET Act will make some of those tests illegal in California.



California liquor bill aims to make restaurant parklets permanent, plus zones for open containers

SF Chronicle discusses California liquor bill.



Let Civilians Run for Sheriff Again, New California Bill Proposes

The measure may pave the way for more sheriff candidates who want to challenge mass incarceration, but are currently banned from running.



Groundbreaking Bill Would Require Large Companies To Track Carbon Emissions

"Large companies doing business in California would have to inventory their carbon emissions and set science-based targets for cutting them, under legislation introduced at the state capitol Wednesday..."



Crackdown on unemployment fraud in California is "complete disaster" for some with legitimate claims

CBS News touches on unemployment fraud in California.



California legislation targets police use of license plate readers

The Guardian covers use of license plate readers by police.



California senator pushes to tackle state’s meth crisis with groundbreaking treatment

The introduction of legislation to help those trying to get off drugs.