State GovernmentWhat You Need To Know About California’s New Domestic Partnership LawDecember 26, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaAll Californians will be eligible for domestic partnerships as an alternative to marriage beginning in January 2020. This option was previously reserved for same-sex couples, and opposite-sex couples over age 62.
State GovernmentNearly All Employees In California Will Receive Sexual Harassment Prevention Training In 2021 Under New LawDecember 24, 2019 | Scott RoddThe law grew out of the Me Too and We Said Enough movements, which sparked a flurry of legislation to address sexual misconduct.
State GovernmentCalifornia Will Ban Hair Discrimination Starting In 2020December 24, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaA new California law forbids schools and workplaces from discriminating against students, workers or job applicants based on hairstyles historically associated with race.
State GovernmentCompanies Like Uber, Facebook Say They Won't Need To Adjust To New California LawsDecember 24, 2019 | Ben AdlerAs California seeks to crack down on worker misclassification, predatory lending and consumer data privacy, some companies are fighting back — by flat-out refusing to comply with new laws that they say don’t apply to them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSutter Health Settles $575 Million California Antitrust Suit, Agrees to Change PracticesDecember 20, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaSutter Health has settled a 2018 lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, who argued the hospital system’s anti-competitive practices are making care more expensive for Northern California patients.
State GovernmentKids Under 12 Can No Longer Be Sent To Juvenile Hall For Most Crimes Starting In 2020December 20, 2019 | Steve MilneCalifornia has no minimum age for sending children to juvenile hall. But that's about to change under a new law taking effect in 2020.
State GovernmentCalifornia Landlords Can't Reject Tenants Solely For Using Vouchers Starting In 2020December 18, 2019 | Chris NicholsLandlords will not be forced to rent to federal voucher holders, under the program formerly known as Section 8. They will still be able to use credit and background checks when deciding on rental applications.
Health CareEyeglasses, Speech Therapy And Other Services Returning To Medi-Cal Benefit ListDecember 17, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia started slashing Medi-Cal benefits such as eyeglasses, speech therapy and incontinence treatments as a cost-saver during the last recession. But new funding in the latest budget will bring those benefits back this January.
State GovernmentBloomberg Unveils Proposals On Housing, Income Inequality During Stockton Campaign StopDecember 11, 2019 | Scott RoddDemocratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg also received an endorsement from Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezVoter Registration Rules Around The RegionDecember 9, 2019California’s primary is March 3. You might have received a voter registration notice in the mail recently, or you’ll be receiving one soon. There are important details to know about getting your party’s ballot to be ready for the primary. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
