California appears poised to require employers to take measures meant to prevent and respond to workplace violence after the state Legislature passed sweeping Senate Bill 553 on Tuesday.
Two and a half years ago, Gavin Newsom put his foot in his mouth. On Sunday, California’s governor extricated it, saying anyone chosen to fill a vacant U.S. Senate seat would be a placeholder until voters have their say in 2024.
Stolen catalytic converters can cost drivers thousands of dollars to replace. A proposed ordinance before Riverside County supervisors seeks to make converter theft even more costly for criminals.