Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed Sen. Jerry McNerney’s SB 31, which will help drought-proof California by boosting the use of recycled water. SB 31 would also protect the state’s fresh water supply by allowing businesses, homes, and agencies to expand their use of recycled water for irrigation and other uses, rather than relying on drinking water.

Farmers and winegrape growers will be able to compost large amounts of agricultural waste onsite, such as when they remove an old orchard of vineyard, thanks to a new law, SB 279, by Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed today.

Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed Sen. Jerry’s McNerney’s SB 543, which will streamline the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as backyard cottages or casitas.