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Daily Report: Health and Welfare

Law will allow fines for all lead-tainted jewelry

October 11, 2011, 12:05 AM
California has imposed fines on retailers and suppliers that sell lead-tainted jewelry since 2007, but because of a provision in state law, dozens of companies have not had to pay. Come January, under a bill Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law last week, all violations of the state's jewelry... + read more
Daily Report: Health and Welfare

Lawmakers OK bill to ban BPA in baby bottles

September 7, 2011, 12:05 AM
Lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk yesterday that would ban the use of the chemical bisphenol A in baby bottles and sippy cups, marking a victory for health and environmental advocates who’ve sought a similar measure since early 2009. Researchers say the chemical... + read more
Claire's Boutiques recalled about 19,000 of these charm bracelets for high levels of cadmium in May.
Daily Report: Health and Welfare

State lawmakers approve limit on cadmium in jewelry

August 26, 2010, 12:05 AM
California lawmakers yesterday passed a bill that would set strict limits for cadmium in jewelry. If signed by the governor, California would become the fourth state to regulate the heavy metal in jewelry. The bill prohibits manufacturing, shipping or selling jewelry that contains more than 0.... + read more
Daily Report: Health and Welfare

New law treats LA teen prostitutes as victims, not delinquents

July 22, 2010, 12:05 AM
A law signed Monday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger would change the way Los Angeles treats teen prostitutes, sending them to rehabilitation rather than jail. The bill analysis says it’s a crime to recruit or pimp juveniles in California. A juvenile, in turn, is deemed... + read more
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