Assemblyman James Ramos introduced Assembly Bill 46 in the 2023 California legislature to exempt Military Retirees and Surviving Spouses from California income tax on military retirement pay.

he new year brings new laws to California residents including those affecting traffic, labor and retail. The Alameda Sun selected some of the most prominent among the hundreds of new laws taking affect this year.

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday, Oct. 17, that the COVID-19 State of Emergency will end on Feb. 28, 2023, charting the path to phasing out one of the most effective and necessary tools that California has used to combat COVID-19.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch beginning Saturday morning, Sept. 3, to Tuesday evening, Sept. 6. This increases the risk for heat-related illnesses, so take precaution during this time:
● Hydrate and dress for the heat
● Limit your time outdoors

The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) is still accepting applications for California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grants.

The population of people experiencing homelessness in the City of Alameda increased by more than 14% since 2019, according to a preview of the Alameda County “Point in Time” (PIT) count report released Monday, May 16.

Last Friday, June 19, Alameda County’s Health Officer Dr. Erica Pan releaseed an ordr that broadewns the scope of activities that the county will pemit. 

However, the order stresses the  importance of physical distancing and the wearing of face coverings while in public.