West Sacramento is seeking some sonic sanity. The city is asking for public input on creating new noise regulations.

In the garden, the start of the growing season means the return of dirt under our fingernails, the scent of freshly spread mulch and the first blooming roses. In my neighborhood, and perhaps yours, it ...

California lawmakers are determined to turn the volume down just a notch. On October 6, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 476 into law, which will require streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, ...

Ever been streaming a show or a movie and been jolted out of your entertainment reverie by an ad so loud it felt like it rattled the windows? If California's lawmakers have their way, those blaring ...

The law could set a de facto national standard, given the Golden State’s massive sway in the entertainment industry.

Noise is an unavoidable part of modern life. We hear it, we adapt, we carry on. But for our canine companions, many of these everyday sounds are far from benign. Although it is well known that thunder ...

State senator said the law was inspired by a colleague and every ‘exhausted parent’ struggling to keep the TV sound low ...