Photo by Leah O'Tarrow. While most states do not require drivers at the helm of tractors, California adheres to a decades-old California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) provision, Title 8, §3441(b), that requires moving, self-powered agricultural equipment to have a person at the controls.
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Sacramento Observer publisher Larry LeeCAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: We’re joined today by Larry Lee, Publisher of The Sacramento Observer, and head of the rapidly expanding OBSERVER Media Group, which now includes the Sacramento News and Review, the Chico News and Review, and the Stockton Observer. The Observer has a well-deserved reputation for excellence, and has been named the “Best Black Newspaper in America” eight times. And, speaking of excellence, The Observer is hosting the 2026 ONYX Awards, honoring Sacramento’s most influential and respected Black leaders. Lee Gives us the history of the paper, shares his vision for OBSERVER Media, and talks about the honorees of this year’s ONYX Awards, including Hall of Famer Willie Brown.
Image by SewcreamStudio via iStock.California cardrooms historically have been among the worst violators of AML law, according to enforcement actions by FinCEN, the nation’s primary regulator of AML mandates.
Image by DNBSTOCK, iStock Images.AB 706 addresses a very practical question: what to do with millions of tons of forest derived low-value woody residue that litters forests across California.
Image by Kirpal Kooner, iStock Images.AB 2050 could make homeownership unaffordable, increase foreclosure and provoke litigation.
Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.
Image by Alexander-Sikov, iStock images.Investing in legal services is an investment in economic stability and future prosperity.
Image by Sundry Photography. Today’s edition of the Micheli Files provides commentary regarding the specific provisions of Article III of the California Constitution, which deal with the State of California.
Image by Ivan Balvan, iStock images.California Department of Cannabis Control’s proposal to allow group tagging of cannabis plants should concern us.