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Good morning, L.A., and Happy New Year! It’s Jan. 3.
Well, we made it through 2021. Con…grats?
Now, going into 2022, we’re turning our attention, at least briefly, away from COVID and towards some new laws passed in California. Even if you’re the type of person to glaze over at the word “legislation,” there are a handful of bills that could affect your day-to-day life.
A couple that have our attention include stripping so-called “bad cops” of their badges, cracking down on recycling and enforcing a minimum wage for garment workers.
When it comes to law enforcement, officers who’ve engaged in serious misconduct — like sexual assault or use of excessive force – could be kicked off the force and decertified, effectively ending their law enforcement careers. California is catching up to much of the rest of the country in this regard; 46 other states have similar laws on the books already.
Recycling efforts are becoming more realistic, and a little more stringent. First, both yard and food waste will now have to go in the green trash bins. Plus, the criteria for slapping a recycling symbol on packaging will become more strict. This is to address the fact that a lot of items that carry the sign aren’t actually recyclable — or don’t wind up in the right...
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