State GovernmentNew California Law Targets Massage TherapistsDecember 31, 2014 | Ed JoyceA new California law regulating massage therapists is intended to decrease illicit massage parlors while increasing professional standards. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Law Affects Teens Who Use The InternetDecember 31, 2014 | Bob MoffittA new law that takes effect in 2015 was written to protect California teenagers who use social media from themselves and from some advertisers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Requiring Harassment Training For Farm EmployeesDecember 30, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s farm fields can be threatening places for agriculture workers. But a new law going into effect next year is designed to make those fields a bit safer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPlastic Bag Ban Opponents Turn In Referendum SignaturesDecember 29, 2014 | Ben AdlerOpponents of California’s new statewide plastic bag ban say they’ve collected enough signatures to give voters a chance to reject it. If the referendum qualifies, the law set to take effect July 1st will be delayed until the November 2016 election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Laws: EpiPens To Be Required At California SchoolsDecember 29, 2014 | Ben AdlerEvery California school will be required to stock auto-injectors to treat students who suffer allergic reactions under a new law that takes effect January 1st. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLess Full-Contact Football Practice In 2015December 24, 2014 | Bob MoffittAfter January first, California high school and middle school football players will be limited in the amount of time they can participate in full-contact practices. New concussion rules will apply to athletes in all sports. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Egg Standards Change January 1stDecember 24, 2014 | Amy QuintonOn January 1 every egg sold at a grocery store in California must meet new standards that require hens have more space. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNew Law Gives Emergency Planners Oil By Rail InformationDecember 24, 2014 | Amy QuintonA law designed to better protect California communities from train accidents involving crude oil goes into effect on January 31st. The law requires railroads to give more information to emergency planners. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew California Supreme Court Justice ConfirmedDecember 22, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s newest Supreme Court Justice has been confirmed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Prison Population Drops SlightlyDecember 22, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia appears to be making progress on reducing the state prison population.
