Grocery stores may offer recycled paper bags at checkout, or consumers can use their own bags to carry out purchases.

That’s because California is finally closing a major loophole in its plastic bag ban. Starting on Jan. 1, stores will be ...

California has entered a new phase of waste reduction as a statewide ban on all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores and ...

California's 2026 plastic bag ban ends all plastic checkout bags. Learn what’s changing and how it affects your shopping ...

While it’s safe to reuse plastic bags, you’ll want to clean them between uses for sanitary purposes and to reduce any ...

California shoppers will have one less decision to make at the checkout counter starting Jan. 1, as the state enacts a ban on ...

A statewide ban on single-use plastic bags at checkouts in grocery stores took effect Jan. 1. The bill, SB 1053 authored by state Sen. Catherine Blakespear, bolsters existing state law that ...

The new law also includes future requirements for paper bags. By 2028, paper bags offered at checkout must be made from at ...

A new year means new laws, but there are many that don't affect Californians' day-to-day lives. Here are a few that might.

New year, new laws — Montgomery County’s plastic bag ban is now in effect. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports. It's out with the ...

The new law went into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Most stores will have to offer recyclable paper bags. Fantasy football analyst ...