LA Students, School Officials Discuss Impacts Of Transgender PolicyJanuary 2, 2014 | Katie OrrA new state law regarding transgender students is causing controversy in California. Capital Public Radio takes a look at how a similar policy has impacted the Los Angeles School Unified School District. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
No More Tickets At Broken MetersJanuary 2, 2014 | Bob MoffittCalifornia cities will be prohibited from ticketing people who park at broken parking meters. A new law for 2014 nullifies any city ordinance that had allowed the practice. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Remodeling Home May Mean Upgrading PlumbingJanuary 2, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornians who want to remodel a home built before 1994 may have to agree to install water-efficient plumbing in order to obtain a building permit. The 2009 law that takes effect in January is creating some confusion in the building industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Counties Complying with New Trust Act LawJanuary 2, 2014 | Max PringleSome local California law enforcement agencies say they won’t have to adjust their policies much under the Trust Act -- a new law prohibiting counties from holding undocumented offenders on non-serious charges for federal immigration police. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Paid Caregivers In California Get Overtime Pay In 2014December 31, 2013 | Pauline BartolonePaid caregivers who work in private homes around California will be entitled to overtime pay starting in 2014. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Laws: Immigrant Worker ProtectionsDecember 30, 2013 | Steve MilneNew laws intended to protect undocumented immigrant workers from threats of deportation are about to take effect in California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New In 2014: Training For RecyclersDecember 30, 2013 | Bob MoffittAfter January first, new California recycling center owners must complete mandatory training. The State hopes to save $8 million as a result.
New California Law Expands Food Stamp EligibilityDecember 27, 2013 | Max PringleA new state law taking effect in January could make an estimated 230,000 low income Californians eligible for food stamp aid. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Protections For Workplace Whistle-Blowers In 2014December 26, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia employees who report law-breaking behavior in the workplace will have new protections in 2014. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New CA Law: School Officials Can Punish Off-Campus CyberbullyingDecember 26, 2013 | Max PringleCalifornia school officials will soon have the authority to discipline students who cyberbully, whether it takes place on campus or off. The new law becomes effective in January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
