California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law Sunday, SB 1053, aimed at banning the distribution of plastic bags at grocery store checkouts. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) and Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda), seeks to address growing plastic waste in California by… Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Law Banning Plastic Bags At California Grocery Store Checkouts