It’s possible that Kohls’ concerns about AB 2839 are unwarranted. Newsom spokesperson Izzy Gardon told Politico that Kohls’ parody label on X was good enough to clear him of liability under the law.

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    6 months ago

    Written abbreviations. I live here and NO ONE calls it “Calif.”.

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      6 months ago

      I live here too. I’ve seen it many times.

      PS- the post title is written? I guess I don’t see your point.

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      Abbreviations are usually read the same way the word they’re replacing are spoken. So, you’re right! Nobody’s saying “Calif.”

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        … usually…

        “The Jr. Dr. in the dept. of ABC Ltd. who weighed 180 lb., read p. 6, 11, etc.”

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        l’m going to start. Anytime someone says “I’m taking the 70 to the 25” in Denver I’ll ask them if they are from “Calif”