A new law requires a statewide system of drop-off kiosks for
unwanted medications and a fully funded mail-back system for
sharps. It also includes education, oversight and data tracking
mechanisms to ensure successful implementation.
Cities are leading the way in finding innovative methods to
leverage local assets, protect natural resources and ensure a
sustainable future for their communities.
State programs aimed at solving climate change can also help
cities tackle many of their other community priorities. The
cap-and-trade program generates substantial revenue that the
state invests to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
achieve other community co-benefits.
Over 2 million households in California are at high or extreme
risk from wildfires, and cities statewide will have to step up
their efforts in hazard mitigation, emergency planning and
resilience.
