BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 19, 2023
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Environment
JUNE 04, 2023
CA Assembly approves AB 1347, offers choice between print, digital receipts
On May 30, the California State Assembly approved AB 1347, also known as Skip-The-Slip. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, offers consumers the choice between digital and print proof of purchase, or receipts.
Environment
JUNE 04, 2023
CA Assembly approves AB 1347, offers choice between print, digital receipts
On May 30, the California State Assembly approved AB 1347, also known as Skip-The-Slip. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, offers consumers the choice between digital and print proof of purchase, or receipts.
State
OCTOBER 04, 2022
‘Freedom to Walk Act’ to decriminalize jaywalking in California
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2147, “The Freedom to Walk Act,” to decriminalize jaywalking in California and mitigate racial bias in law enforcement on Friday.
State
OCTOBER 04, 2022
‘Freedom to Walk Act’ to decriminalize jaywalking in California
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2147, “The Freedom to Walk Act,” to decriminalize jaywalking in California and mitigate racial bias in law enforcement on Friday.
State
JUNE 29, 2021
CA state legislators approve 2021-22 budget proposal
Following considerable deliberation, California state legislators approved a $262.6 billion budget proposal Monday, compromising with Gov. Gavin Newsom on key topics such as economic stimulus, homelessness and higher education.
State
JUNE 29, 2021
CA state legislators approve 2021-22 budget proposal
Following considerable deliberation, California state legislators approved a $262.6 billion budget proposal Monday, compromising with Gov. Gavin Newsom on key topics such as economic stimulus, homelessness and higher education.
UC
JUNE 03, 2021
State legislation could limit nonresident enrollment at 3 UC campuses
State legislators unveiled a new proposal Tuesday that would increase the number of California residents admitted to three UC colleges by limiting out-of-state and international enrollment.
UC
JUNE 03, 2021
State legislation could limit nonresident enrollment at 3 UC campuses
State legislators unveiled a new proposal Tuesday that would increase the number of California residents admitted to three UC colleges by limiting out-of-state and international enrollment.
UC
JANUARY 08, 2020
California Legislature to increase oversight of college admissions
Laws intended to address issues brought to public attention in the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal are going into effect this year.
UC
JANUARY 08, 2020
California Legislature to increase oversight of college admissions
Laws intended to address issues brought to public attention in the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal are going into effect this year.
State
OCTOBER 08, 2019
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AB 697, addresses college admissions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 697, a bill that will require CSU Trustees and UC Regents to share whether they provide any form of preferential treatment within their admissions process to applicants on the basis of their relationships to donors or alumni Friday.
State
OCTOBER 08, 2019
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AB 697, addresses college admissions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 697, a bill that will require CSU Trustees and UC Regents to share whether they provide any form of preferential treatment within their admissions process to applicants on the basis of their relationships to donors or alumni Friday.
State
JUNE 21, 2019
San Francisco passes Bay Area's 1st ban on police use of facial recognition
Amid concerns around surveillance and privacy, San Francisco banned police use of facial recognition technology May 14 after the state Assembly’s Feb. 21 introduction of a similar ban.
State
JUNE 21, 2019
San Francisco passes Bay Area's 1st ban on police use of facial recognition
Amid concerns around surveillance and privacy, San Francisco banned police use of facial recognition technology May 14 after the state Assembly’s Feb. 21 introduction of a similar ban.
State
JUNE 19, 2019
California budget set to raise UC system funding by 6 percent
The budget — which was introduced by Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, in December — will increase the UC system’s funding from about $3.35 billion to roughly $3.55 billion, according to California Legislative Information, if it is approved by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
State
JUNE 19, 2019
California budget set to raise UC system funding by 6 percent
The budget — which was introduced by Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, in December — will increase the UC system’s funding from about $3.35 billion to roughly $3.55 billion, according to California Legislative Information, if it is approved by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
State
JUNE 25, 2018
CA Assembly bill proposes eliminating daylight saving time statewide
AB 807 would authorize the state Legislature to consider eliminating the time switch and move to daylight saving time all year.
State
JUNE 25, 2018
CA Assembly bill proposes eliminating daylight saving time statewide
AB 807 would authorize the state Legislature to consider eliminating the time switch and move to daylight saving time all year.
UC
FEBRUARY 01, 2018
Questions swirl over whether UC President Janet Napolitano interfered in state audit
In November 2017, UC executives Seth Grossman and Bernie Jones resigned because of their interference in a state auditor's survey — but in a California State Assembly hearing Tuesday, lawmakers questioned former California Supreme Court justice Carlos R. Moreno, who led the investigation, regarding why UC President Janet Napolitano is not being held responsible.
UC
FEBRUARY 01, 2018
Questions swirl over whether UC President Janet Napolitano interfered in state audit
In November 2017, UC executives Seth Grossman and Bernie Jones resigned because of their interference in a state auditor's survey — but in a California State Assembly hearing Tuesday, lawmakers questioned former California Supreme Court justice Carlos R. Moreno, who led the investigation, regarding why UC President Janet Napolitano is not being held responsible.
