One of the bills also prevents local governments from banning medical marijuana deliveries.
County officials feel they don't get their fair share of revenue.
Local governments and school boards will have clearer guidelines for when and how to remove disruptive individuals from public meetings under a bill passed by the Legislature on Monday.
The governor signed the SB 357 on a cautionary note, stating his administration would be monitoring crime and prosecution trends for "possible unintended consequences."
SB 1186 is opposed by the League of California Cities, the California State Association of Counties and Rural County Representatives of California.
Sacramento-area lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow removal of homeless encampments at designated “special parklands” like Sacramento’s American River Parkway.
A data breach in Tehama County has potentially exposed the private information of county employees, Social Services recipients and affiliates.
The San Diego County Public Defender Office is facing lawsuits from two former deputy public defenders who say they were the victims of discrimination and retaliation.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) recently concluded a year-long illegal cannabis eradication program known as Operation Hammer Strike.
The California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) released a sobering report Wednesday warning of a looming $25 billion budget shortfall ne