California Schools To Target Parents For School Lunch Debt, Not Kids December 18, 2017 | Steve Milne One of the new California laws taking effect on January 1st is intended to prevent school lunch shaming. That’s when schools deny students food because their parents haven’t paid lunch fees. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government New California Law Bans Smoking, Ingesting Marijuana While Driving Or Riding In Car December 18, 2017 | Chris Nichols The sale of recreational pot will be legal at shops across California starting in January, but consumers won’t be able to light up or snack on any marijuana products while driving or riding as a passenger in a car. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
School Firearm Ban Among New California Gun Laws December 18, 2017 | Steve Milne School districts in California will no longer have the authority to allow guns on campus, under a state law kicking-in on Jan. 1. Previously, school superintendents could issue written permission to “concealed carry” permit holders. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Diaper Changing Stations Coming For California Dads, Too December 18, 2017 | Ben Adler Help is on the way for fathers of young kids, who often struggle to find diaper changing stations in men’s bathrooms, under a new California law taking effect in 2018. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government New Law Helps These Racewalkers Cross The Street December 18, 2017 | Ben Bradford A former Olympic trial competitor and a national champion can cross the street faster than most pedestrians, and now they'll have more windows to do so. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Minimum Wage Increases Begin January 1 December 18, 2017 | Daniel Potter California’s minimum wage goes up another 50 cents in January, as part of a law gradually raising it to $15 an hour over the next few years. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
