New Law Bans Tobacco Products At Youth Sports Events December 27, 2016 | Daniel Potter A new law to keep people from smoking near youth sports events took an unusual path to the California Legislature. The law’s key architects included an eighth-grade social studies class in Elk Grove. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Used Book Sellers Worried About New California Collectibles Law December 27, 2016 | Randol White Used booksellers say a new California law set to take effect at the first of the year could hurt their businesses. It’s designed to make it easier to track the authenticity of famous signatures. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Some Californians Can Drink What The Astronauts Drink: Recycled Wastewater December 23, 2016 | Amy Quinton A new law will allow some Californians to taste test what the astronauts drink. Not Tang. Purified recycled wastewater. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government New California Law Requires Rear-Facing Car Seats For Children Under Age 2 December 22, 2016 | Chris Nichols Children younger than 2 will be required to sit in a rear-facing car seat under a new California law that goes into effect January 1st. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Law Requires Comprehensive Background Checks For Uber, Lyft Drivers December 21, 2016 | Steve Milne A new California state law will require ride-booking companies like Uber and Lyft to conduct comprehensive criminal background checks on their drivers. Companies that don’t comply will be fined up to $5,000 for each violation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Right To Try Gives Terminally Ill Options Without FDA Approval December 21, 2016 | Ja'Nel Johnson A new law allowing terminally ill patients the chance to try treatments not yet approved by the federal government begins Jan. 1. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health Care New Law Expands Access To Life-Saving Drug For Those With Severe Food Allergies December 20, 2016 | Randol White A new law going into effect at the first of the year will make life-saving medicine more widely available for those suffering from severe food allergies. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government 'Bullet Button' Ban And Other Calif. Gun Laws Take Effect On Jan. 1 December 19, 2016 | Ben Bradford California lawmakers and voters approved major changes to state gun laws, which take effect in the new year. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
