Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Los Angeles) yesterday signed into law a bill aimed at protecting animals after the deaths of their owners. Senate Bill 685, authored by Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/San Mateo), is expected to reduce the burden on pet shelters, conserve public services and funds, protect animals, and guarantee that people's wills are carried out as intended. The legislation provides that for the purposes of this bill, "animal" ...