Back in 2016, California voters approved a ban on flimsy single-use plastic grocery bags.

Now, lawmakers are looking to close a loophole that allows you to buy those thicker re-usable ones at the checkout stand.

Here's the story from KCBS Radio reporter Holly Quan. 

Back in 2016, California voters approved a ban on flimsy single-use plastic grocery bags.
Now, lawmakers are looking to close a loophole that allows you to buy those thicker re-usable ones at the checkout stand.
Here's the story from KCBS Radio reporter Holly Quan.

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California lawmakers look to ban thick plastic grocery bags

As you know, many people like to attach the doom loop narrative to San Francisco.

But economists say that statement overlooks the actual data of the city. 

For a closer look, KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Mary Daly, President of San Francisco Federal Reserve.

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As you know, many people like to attach the doom loop narrative to San Francisco.
But economists say that statement overlooks the actual data of the city. 
For a closer look, KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Mary Daly, President of San Francisco Federal Reserve.
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Is SF doomed? Don't believe the hype

In what's considered to be a scientific breakthrough, a Chinese spacecraft came back down to earth, carrying the first-ever rock samples from the far side of the moon, putting China ahead in the space race with the US--for now.

To understand more, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by Dr. Scott Hubbard, Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University & Former NASA Ames Director. He's also author of the award winning book "Exploring Mars: Chronicles from a Decade of Discovery."

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In what's considered to be a scientific breakthrough, a Chinese spacecraft came back down to earth, carrying the first-ever rock samples from the far side of the moon, putting China ahead in the space race with the US--for now.
To understand more, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by Dr. Scott Hubbard, Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University &amp; Former NASA Ames Director. He's also author of the award winning book "Exploring Mars: Chronicles from a Decade of Discovery."
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China brings back samples from the far side of the moon

California's new "junk fee" ban might be getting a little less junky for restaurants.

As KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler reports, a proposal to exempt them from the requirement is moving forward in Sacramento.

California's new "junk fee" ban might be getting a little less junky for restaurants.
As KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler reports, a proposal to exempt them from the requirement is moving forward in Sacramento.

California lawmakers look to ban thick plastic grocery bags

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