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In “1984,” George Orwell’s novel about a dystopian future, he describes “newspeak,” a propagandistic language of euphemisms and inversions used by officialdom to mask the reality of their meaning.
Sen. Bill Dodd Announces Resolution Designating June as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month
Bay Area lawmakers who led the effort to ban extra fees at restaurants and other businesses in the state are now asking, "is it too late to change our order?"
Restaurant surcharges and other fees could be OK if they're clearly displayed on bill under new emergency law.
The bill SB 1524 is co-authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, and Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, D-Encino. It is supported by the California Restaurant Association and the Unite Here labor union.