

This story was originally published September 11, 2023, 4:55 AM. After a few false starts, Twitters subscription service Twitter Blue rolled out at the end of November. Gavin Newsom after years of failed attempts by Democratic legislators, via Lindsey Holden.Īfter nearly four hours of often impassioned testimony, the Rocklin Unified School District Board of Trustees voted 4-1 early Thursday morning to require teachers and staff to alert a student’s parents if they request to use different pronouns, go by a different name, or otherwise indicate that they are reconsidering their gender identity, via Jenavieve Hatch. Here is a recap of what was discussed for those who missed it: - The founding team was on hand to introduce themselves, and I must say it is an impressive team with an impressive background. Initially, the measure would have mandated at least seven days of sick pay, but Gonzalez amended the bill last week to say at least five days, via Cathie Anderson.Īfter some contentious debate, a California bill that would prohibit school boards from banning books, instructional materials or curricula that are deemed inclusive and diverse cleared its final major legislative hurdle Thursday, when the State Senate passed it, 30-9, via Andrew Sheeler and Lindsey Holden.Ĭalifornia lawmakers will send a state excise tax on guns and ammunition to Gov. Today Elon Musk held a Twitter Space to discuss xAI.

Lena Gonzalez, D-Long Beach, said it’s time that California increase the amount of mandated sick time, and she has introduced Senate Bill 616 to get it done. Kaiser Permanente agreed to a $49 million settlement this month after state and local law enforcement found the health care giant disposed of confidential patient information, hazardous waste and medical waste including blood and body parts in regular trash streams, via Ariane Lange. Equality California Executive Director Tony Hoang, in a statement responding to school boards in Rocklin and Orange voting to enact policies that out transgender students to their parents. Elon Musk has put an end to weeks of speculation with the announcement that Twitter has accepted his offer to buy the platform for 54.20 per share, valuing the social media platform at about 44.
