Tag: #california

Justice Department Sues California to Block New Ban on Glock-style Pistols and Parts of Handgun Roster

The DOJ sued California on July 1 to block a new law banning Glock-style pistols and to halt parts of the state's handgun roster system.

#gunrights, #california, #justicedepartment, #secondamendment

Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Shakes Redwood Valley, California; Strong Local Shaking and Aftershocks Expected

A magnitude 5.6 quake struck near Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, at 8:10 a.m. PDT; shallow depth produced very strong shaking and aftershocks are expected.

#earthquake, #california, #mendocino, #redwoodvalley

California sues EPA to block move sending four Clean Air Act waivers to Congress

California sued the EPA in federal court to block the agency’s reclassification of four Clean Air Act waivers as Congressional Review Act rules.

#california, #epa, #cleanairact, #emissions

California AG, Multistate Coalition Ask Court to Block DOJ From Obtaining Minors’ Gender‑Affirming Care Records

California AG and a multistate coalition asked a federal court to block DOJ access to minors’ gender‑affirming care records at Stanford, citing privacy and states’ rights.

#privacy, #genderaffirmingcare, #doj, #california

California Sues to Block Shasta County Measure B, Saying It Conflicts With State Election Law Ahead of 2026 Midterms

California seeks to block Shasta County’s Measure B, arguing the local measure conflicts with state election law and would curb mail voting and early voting.

#california, #elections, #voting, #shasta

California Panel Advances Bill Requiring Refunds or Offline Versions After Paid Game Server Shutdowns

AB 1921 would require publishers to give 60 days' notice and offer playable offline versions or full refunds for paid games sold in California after server shutdowns.

#california, #video-games, #consumer-protection, #digital-rights

California Bill Would Bar Children Under 16 From Social Media, Require State Age Verification

California’s A.B. 1709 would bar under-16s from social media, tie age checks to the state’s Digital Age Assurance Act and impose fines for violations.

#california, #socialmedia, #privacy, #legislation