California Minimum Wage Rising To $9 Per HourJuly 1, 2014(AP) -- California's minimum wage is rising to $9 per hour, providing workers with the first increase since 2008.
State GovernmentCalifornia State Employees Receive Pay Raises Starting July 1June 30, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia state employees will be getting the first pay raise many of them have had in years starting Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's Paid Family Leave Program Expansion Starts July 1June 27, 2014 | Max PringleA law that extends California’s paid family leave benefit to people caring for grandchildren, grandparents, siblings and in-laws will go into effect July 1. The original law took effect on the same day 10 years ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: New Sentencing Ballot Measure, State Help For Food IndustryJune 26, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia voters will decide this fall whether some low-level drug and theft offenses should be tried as misdemeanors instead of felonies. Meanwhile, the Legislature and Board of Equalization are pushing policies to help the food industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Workplace Protections for Domestic Violence, Stalking, Sexual Abuse VictimsJanuary 6, 2014 | Ben AdlerVictims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking in California no longer have to worry about being fired or discriminated against at their workplace under a new state law now in effect. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Laws 2014 Interactive GraphicJanuary 6, 2014 | Melody StoneWith all the new laws taking effect in California this year we wanted a quick and fun way to share the stories with our listeners. Explore the new legislation from teen drivers to immigration within this interactive graphic.
California Children Can Now Have More Than Two Legal ParentsJanuary 3, 2014 | Katie OrrChildren in California can now have more than two legal parents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Divisions Persist As New Calif. Transgender Law Takes EffectJanuary 3, 2014 | Katie OrrA sixteen-year-old California student was a driving force behind a new state law aimed at improving school for transgender students. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Hard Liquor Tastings, Beer Growler Refills Now Legal in CaliforniaJanuary 2, 2014 | Ben AdlerCraft breweries and liquor distillers in California could get shots of new business as a result of two new state laws taking effect in 2014 - and beer and liquor drinkers will likely be happy as well. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Court Allows Undocumented Immigrant to Become AttorneyJanuary 2, 2014 | Katie OrrThe California Supreme Court has admitted an undocumented immigrant to the state bar. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
