SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 5 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:

AB 1693 helps brick-and-mortar retailers renovate and improve existing storefronts faster while maintaining health and safety standards

SACRAMENTO, CA - Democratic Caucus Chair and Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Hollywood) announced today that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1693, legislation making it easier for brick-and-mortar retailers to renovate and update the interiors of existing storefronts by creating a faster, more predictable permitting process. Sponsored by the California Retailers Association and WC3 Chambers of Commerce, a coalition of chambers in Westside Los Angeles, gives retailers another option for g...