LODI, Calif. — On a slow Saturday in the grocery aisles, shoppers in Lodi weighed what to put in their carts as California prepares to ring in the new year with a slate of new laws.
Soon, one choice will disappear altogether.
Under Senate Bill 1053, stores and pharmacies across California will no longer be allowed to offer plastic bags. Starting in 2026, shoppers will only be able to use their own bags or choose paper bags, still costing the standard 10 cents…