Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. California legislature passes bill to track use of'forever chemicals' by farms This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. SACRAMENTO -- The California legislature passed a bill Wednesday that would require the state to track the use of pesticides that contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS chemicals, which can be harmful to humans.

Legislation intended to clear away federal regulations that could impede a new era of self-driving cars has moved quickly through Congress. The House has passed a bill that would permit automakers to seek exemptions to safety regulations, such as to make cars without a steering wheel, so they could sell hundreds of thousands of self-driving cars. A Senate committee approved a similar measure last week by a voice vote.