CalMatters Alejandra Reyes-Velarde
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Explosive chemicals law (opens the original)
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The backstory: In May, CalMatters reported that California’s toughest accidental-release prevention rules do not cover the chemical in the tank at GKN Aerospace, a company that makes cockpits and windshields in Garden Grove. Weeks later Democratic state Sen. Tom Umberg of Santa Ana amended an existing bill with language that addressed that gap. Assembly committee and floor analyses noted CalMatters’ reporting. Had the chemical exploded, it “would have been perhaps the greatest catastrophe, certa
California recognizes Eid (opens the original)
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About the holidays: Eid ul Fitr is the festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, and Eid ul Adha is the festival honoring Abraham or Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son as a mark of his devotion to God. They join a state holiday list that also includes Lunar New Year and Diwali. Why it matters: Oussama Mokeddem, legislative and government affairs director at the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, told LAist the signing day is “an exciting day for
Hollywood Bowl takeover (opens the original)
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Who’s performing: Erykah Badu, the Alchemist, Flea, Anderson .Paak and Black Nile are among the performers, and "Insecure" actor Yvonne Orji will host the evening’s events, which Halsey described as a “funk opera.” The show is Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the Hollywood Bowl. What to see: Beyond the stage setups, there’ll be ping pong, basketball, mini golf — complete with prizes — not to mention face paint and custom airbrush art near the Bowl’s entrance. Halsey also plans to bring a “Technicolor pyrami
New law tightens rules on explosive chemicals after Garden Grove scare (opens the original)
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One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Sunday that tightens building rules for sites that store explosive chemicals, responding to an Orange County chemical incident that forced thousands of residents to evacuate Memorial Day weekend. The law also adds the chemical methyl methacrylate to a state program that aims to prevent chemical disasters.
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