Category: California

LADWP Customers Will Only Receive Gas Portion of California Climate Credit in April

LBNCadmin March 25, 2025 No Comments

Some relief is on the way for many California utility customers this April, but for most Angelenos—who get their electricity from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)—the…

CA E-Bike Incentive Project

LBNCadmin December 20, 2024 No Comments

The California E-Bike Incentive Project is a statewide consumer-facing incentive program that aims to provide point-of-sale voucher incentives — for the purchase of electric bicycles (e-bikes) — to residents in…

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California Declares Emergency Over Bird Flu Outbreak

LBNCadmin December 18, 2024 No Comments

California Takes Action on Bird Flu Outbreak Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in response to California’s rising bird flu cases. The announcement follows confirmation from the…

California DMV Eliminates Knowledge Test Requirement for Drivers 70 and Older

LBNCadmin September 30, 2024 No Comments

In a significant change for older drivers, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced that drivers aged 70 and older are no longer required to take a knowledge test…

Plastic shopping bags banned at California grocery stores after Newsom signs law

LBNCadmin September 23, 2024 No Comments

California is set to phase out plastic shopping bags entirely by 2026, following a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. This new legislation builds on the state’s existing ban…

Gov. Newsom helps clear LA homeless camp, issues funding threat

LBNCadmin August 11, 2024 1 Comment

Governor said he would start taking funds away from cities, counties not doing enough California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a stern warning to local governments on Thursday: clean up homeless…

Governor Newsom Orders Dismantling of CA Homeless Encampments

LBNCadmin July 26, 2024 No Comments

The order comes less than a month after the Supreme Court reversed a ruling that prohibited cities from banning encampments. Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a sweeping executive order yesterday to…

Restaurant Service Fees Will Soon Be Illegal in California

LBNCadmin May 6, 2024 No Comments

The price you see on the menu is what you’ll pay for your meal (plus taxes) under a state law that has the restaurant industry fuming. From automatic service charges…

How to Report and Recoup Damages from Potholes

LBNCadmin April 5, 2023 No Comments

In Los Angeles, drivers reported more than 2,000 potholes a week as storms wreaked havoc on roads and potholes disabled cars by the dozens. The relentless stream of atmospheric rivers…

CA Urges Feds To Probe Gas Companies, Increases Rebates

LBNCadmin February 7, 2023 No Comments

Help for skyrocketing gas bills is on the way. Credits ranging from $90 to $120 will appear on utility bills as soon as March. Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking federal…

New Year, Nearly 1,000 New Laws

LBNCadmin December 29, 2022 No Comments

The start of each new year means the start of many, many new California laws. In California, the new calendar year also means a fleet of new laws and regulations…

California Primary Election June 7, 2022: What To Know

LBNCadmin June 3, 2022 No Comments

California is less than one week away from the statewide primary election. Election Day is June 7, but every registered voter should have already received a mail-in ballot to cast their votes…

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Last Call for Rental Assistance–March 31!!

LBNCadmin March 14, 2022 No Comments

If you are a landlord or tenant and need financial assistance with unpaid rent or utilities, we encourage you to apply for the CA-COVID-19 Rent Relief Program. Applications will be…

Billions Of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes May Swarm California

LBNCadmin March 10, 2022 No Comments

As many as 2 billion mosquitoes will be released in California to help combat mosquito-borne diseases such as yellow fever, dengue, and Zika. A swarm of 2 billion genetically modified…

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$12,250 Tax Hike If CA Health Bill Passes: CA Universal Health Care Bill Spurs Debate Over High Cost

LBNCadmin January 20, 2022 No Comments

A universal healthcare bill advanced in the Assembly, but an attached amendment to raise taxes by $163 billion may be a nonstarter. California could become the first state in the…

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How To Access Your CA COVID-19 Vaccination Card Online

LBNCadmin January 11, 2022 No Comments

The Golden State has not issued a statewide mandate for a COVID-19 vaccine, but swaths of businesses now require proof of inoculation. As the omicron variant continues to grip California,…

Final Redistricting map meetings are Today Tues 11/23 for City Council, LAUSD, State

LBNCadmin November 23, 2021 No Comments

Redistricting: Final public map hearings are *today* Tuesday, November 23 for City Council, LAUSD, US Congress, State elected offices Who will represent you for the next 10 years? The final…

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770 New Laws Coming To California

LBNCadmin October 15, 2021 No Comments

Here’s a look at the significant new laws coming to the Golden State — as well as ideas Newsom prevented from becoming law. Lawmakers see most bills approved. You’d be…

$262.6 Billion State Budget Signed by Governor Newsom

LBNCadmin July 13, 2021 No Comments

Monday evening, Governor Newsom signed the state budget. It will assist children, families, immigrants, and small businesses; providing immediate relief to those hit hardest by the pandemic. The State budget…

COVID-19 Counseling Available from Cal Voices Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP)

LBNCadmin July 2, 2021 No Comments

The Cal Voices’s CCP is a program of the larger CalHOPE CCP. CalHOPE is California’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other disasters. Our services are part of a larger FEMA…

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