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Under the law, shoppers could pay 10 cents for thicker plastic bags that needed to be reusable and recyclable. But the makers of the bags labeled them as recyclable even though they were not — recycling facilities cannot process them and they end up dumped in landfills, incinerated, or in the state’s waterways, Bonta said.

Premieres Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encore Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. A groundbreaking look at Phil Sharp’s rise from being a rural Kentucky farm boy who battled dyslexia to Nobel Prize-winning scientist. Narrated by Mark Ruffalo with insights from Walter Isaacson, the film reveals how Sharp’s RNA discovery transformed biology and launched the biotechnology revolution leading to life-saving treatments for millions.

San Diego Miramar College welcomed 43 students into its new baccalaureate degree in Public Safety Management, making the institutions the latest two-year college to offer a four-year degree in California.

In recent years, California Republicans wielded far more influence in Congress than in the state Legislature, thanks to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. But since his ouster, and now under Prop. 50 maps, the GOP is increasingly isolated.

Revolutionising mental health care with integrative approaches The Integrative Medicine for Mental Health (IMMH) Conference returns September 11–14, 2025 in San Diego Taking place September 11–14, 2025 at the award-winning Town and Country Resort in San Diego, California, this four-day, in-person event (virtual tickets also available) brings together over 1000 globally recognized experts, as well as seasoned and beginning practitioners in integrative mental health and functional medicine psychiatry to transform mental health care. The way mental health is currently diagnosed and treated falls short of the need, and the stakes are high. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in every 8 people in the world live with a mental disorder whether that’s anxiety, depression, insomnia, poor concentration, poor memory, attention disorders, brain fog, as well as severe conditions such as suicidality and psychosis. IMMH addresses this urgent need by going beyond symptom management to treat the root causes of mental illness with personalized, precision approaches. "Having personally experienced the devastating challenges of mental illness and coming from a family history profoundly marked by it, I have made it my mission to bring better mental health care into the mainstream," says Kirkland Newman, IMMH Executive Director. "I believe in a future where mental health is accurately understood and treated based on root causes, and offering personalised, precision solutions. At IMMH, we aim to provide education and resources to those suffering from mental health issues, their friends and families and health practitioners.” MDs, DOs, nurse practitioners, psychotherapists, psychologists, nutritionists, naturopaths, chiropractors, social workers, and even a few passionate laypeople will gather to learn the latest in integrative mental health and functional medicine psychiatry. The program will highlight best clinical practices and new research addressing the biochemical, psycho-spiritual, and lifestyle factors that shape mental health. Leading researchers, clinicians, and practitioners in the field will share their expertise. This year’s theme, The Anthropogenic Drivers of Mental Health, will examine how human behaviors, societal structures and environmental influences impact mental wellbeing – and how integrative medicine can heal the individual, the community and the planet. Conference highlights include: Interactive sessions from leaders in the field on a host of cutting-edge and timely topics such as the gut-brain-immune connection, psychoneuroimmunology, metabolic, mitochondrial and nutritional psychiatry, psychedelics and spirituality, circadian rhythms, environmental toxicity, infections and the brain, genomics, hormones, trauma, and neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders (and more). A focus on mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, addiction and dementia – with actionable, whole-person strategies for care. Networking opportunities, immersive workshops and exclusive events designed to connect attendees with one another and with leading voices in the industry. CE/CME accreditation Exposure to the latest labs, supplements, clinics and therapies from leading healthcare exhibitors Confirmed expert speakers include (in alphabetical order): Susi Amendola, Dr. Matt Bernstein, Dr. Dale Bredesen, Dr. Anna Cabeca, Dr. Nicole Cain, Dr. Eboni Cornish, Dr. Alexis Cowan, Dr. Don Grant, Dr. Nicholas Demetry, Dr. Rick Doblin, Dr. Felice Gersh, Everest Goldstein, Dr. James Greenblatt, Dr. Erika Gray, Ashok Gupta, Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen, Dr. Richard Horowitz, Dr. Leslie Korn, Dr. Olivia Ly Lesslar, Dr. Robert Lustig, Dr. Gabor Maté, Julie Matthews, Dr. Emeran Mayer, Patrick McKeown, Dr. Neil Nathan, Dr. Barbara Nosal, Karen Olsen, Dr. Austin Perlmutter, Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, Dr. Arwen Podesta, Dr. Noshene Ranjbar, Dr. Bob Rountree, Dr. Heather Sandison, Dr. William Shaw, Dr. Achina Stein, Dr. Kat Toups, Dr. Will Van Derveer, Christina Veselak, JJ Virgin, and William J. Walsh. Why San Diego: San Diego’s strong culture of health innovation and world-class medical research institutions make it an ideal setting for this landmark event. The region’s vibrant healthcare community and its emphasis on environmental stewardship and quality of life, aligns with IMMH’s mission. The city’s accessibility for international and domestic attendees also ensures a truly global exchange of ideas. Attendees will leave with practical tools, knowledge of latest scientific research, and a renewed vision for revolutionising mental health care – empowering them to make a measurable difference in the lives of patients and communities. Event details: When: September 11–14, 2025 Where: Town and Country Resort, San Diego, CA For any questions, please contact emilyb@mintpartnership.com Visit: The Integrative Medicine for Mental Health (IMMH) Conference IMMH on Instagram and Facebook

Feeling exhausted this fall but still want to celebrate all the good things the season brings? We've got a list of simple ideas to make your lead-up to Halloween feel warm, restful and a little eerie.

More than two dozen Democratic state leaders are suing the Department of Agriculture after the Trump administration said it would not use contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits during the shutdown.

The policies set guidelines on permitting federal authorities to enter county facilities, and address people impersonating federal officers.

A total of 14 local organizations received $914,000 in grants designed to incorporate "clean energy" in projects ranging from housing and transportation to bolstering community health.

You may have heard about HPV testing and self-swabbing to collect the sample. Does that work as well? Here are the ins and outs of this newer option.