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The new law, signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, bans all plastic shopping bags starting in 2026.
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Oleksandr Bulatov filed the federal lawsuit against Kathryn and Michael Cook, saying they also took more than $2,000 in stipends from Catholic Charities and his dog.
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The explosion, triggered by a methane gas leak, occurred just as workers were starting their shifts.