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December 13, 2021

New law expected to bring increase in San Diego food donations - CBS News 8

Instead of throwing away edible food, suppliers will be legally required to donate to local food rescue organizations, following the passage of SB 1383. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — A new law that takes effect in the new year could increase supply to San Diego food rescue organizations and food banks. Senate Bill 1383 is aimed at dramatically reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with organic foo...
December 13, 2021

CUNY Law Students’ Call for Israel Academic Boycott Escalates BDS Fight - THE CITY

A May rally in front of the Israeli consulate A resolution from the CUNY Law School Student Government Association calling for the city’s public university to sever ties with Israeli academics and institutions earned some swift rebukes — including from Chancellor Felix Matos Rodríguez. But the measure expressing solidarity with the pro-Palestinian Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement — a...
December 13, 2021

I-Team: Nathan’s Law gets Sisolak’s signature as commission closes loopholes - KLAS - 8 News Now

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The death of a UNLV student after a fraternity boxing match prompts action at the state level. Minutes ago, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced on Twitter he signed an emergency regulation. The Nevada State Athletic Commission unanimously passed the regulation — called Nathan’s Law — earlier today. This would give the commission oversight of events like the fraternity boxing matc...
December 13, 2021

Rockland holds off on inclusionary zoning law until March - Courier-Gazette & Camden Herald

ROCKLAND — The Rockland City Council voted Monday night to hold off approval of an inclusionary zoning law until March to allow more people to offer their comments on the proposal. But Councilors gave preliminary approval Dec. 13 to setting a 200-square-foot minimum floor size for residences. The Council voted 4-1 (Councilor Nate Davis) to postpone action on the inclusionary zoning ordinance ...
December 13, 2021

Though Virginia Red Flag Law Prevents Gun Violence, Its Future Is Uncertain, Officials Say - NBC4 Washington

A Fairfax County “red flag” law is already saving lives, officials say, allowing people to notify police if someone with a gun is a danger to themselves or others so that authorities can remove the weapon with a judge’s permission. A Fairfax County “red flag” law is already saving lives, officials say, allowing people to notify police if someone with a gun is a danger to themselves or others ...
December 13, 2021

Early Morning Fire Destroys In-Law Unit In West Oakland - CBS San Francisco

OAKLAND (BCN/CBS SF) – A West Oakland resident is without a place to live following a fire early Monday morning that destroyed an in-law unit, fire officials said. The first report of the blaze came in at 5:52 a.m. in the 3000 block of Magnolia Street, less than a block from Interstate Highway 580. Two minutes later fire officials confirmed a fire was indeed burning. READ MORE: When crews ar...
December 13, 2021

Rep. Carey files bill that aims to strengthen high-speed chase law - GazetteNET

Rep. Dan Carey, D-Eashtampton, has filed legislation that would make fleeing from police in a vehicle in a reckless or negligent manner a felony punishable by up to five years in prison. Gazette file photo » Buy this Image BOSTON — A bill introduced by state Rep. Dan Carey, D-Easthampton, would make fleeing from the police in a vehicle in a reckless or negligent manner a felony punish...
December 13, 2021

New Food Recycling Law Will Only Impact Some People on New Year's Day - NBC 7 San Diego

Ian Monahan shows off some of the rich compost he has developed at his own home. All the leftover wasted food from your New Year’s Eve party can be scraped into your yard waste container if you live in Chula Vista and already have the green container. Otherwise, you may have to wait before adhering to a new California law requiring most people to discard excess food and scraps into green wast...
December 13, 2021

Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz introduces national ‘Stand Your Ground’ law - WFLA

FILE – In this April 14, 2021 file photo, Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., questions witness during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Former local tax collector Joel Greenberg has been charged with trafficking a minor, stalking a political opponent, producing fake IDs, identity theft, embezzlement and bribery. But it’s his friendship with Gaetz that is attracting...
December 13, 2021

HSPPR Animal Law Enforcement officers rescue dog stuck on cliff at Fountain Creek - KRDO

HSPPR SOUTHERN COLORADO (KRDO) -- Animal Law Enforcement officers with the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region saved a dog trapped on a cliff overlooking the Fountain Creek. Wednesday, HSPPR ALE officers received a call a dog was stuck on a 50-foot cliff over Fountain Creek. Officers Barker and Johnson arrived in the area and used binoculars to find the dog, sitting on a ledge. HSPPR A ne...