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New California Laws 2016

Pregnancy Centers Must Comply With Abortion Information Law

December 31, 2015

Several anti-abortion pregnancy centers must comply with a new state law that requires them to provide their clients with information on their health care options including abortion, three judges have ruled in recent decisions.

Environment

Despite Rain And Snow California Drought Persists

December 31, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The recent snow and rain help, but more is needed as California heads toward a record fifth year of drought.

A Year In Review: CapRadio Stories From 2015

December 31, 2015

There was no shortage of news in the CapRadio newsroom in 2015 -- from raging wildfires to embattled Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson’s decision to not seek re-election.

Freeze, Frost Concerns In Parts Of California

December 31, 2015

(AP) - Parts of California remain in the grip of a cold spell. The National Weather Service issued a hard freeze warning for much of the San Joaquin Valley through 10 a.m. Thursday.

Stockton Warns Against Celebratory Gunfire This New Years

December 31, 2015 | Rich Ibarra

In Stockton, one of the busiest nights of the year for guns illegally fired into the air is at midnight on New Year's Eve. Celebratory gunfire can result in death or injury.

New California Laws 2016

Prohibition-Era Restrictions On California Liquor Distillers To Be Lifted

December 31, 2015 | Ben Adler

You wouldn’t believe what California distillers have had to do to sell their own craft liquor in tasting rooms. But that’s about to change.

Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect In Sacramento

December 31, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

Starting Jan. 1, convenience stores and grocery stores will no longer offer single-use plastic bags in the city of Sacramento. You may bring your own bags, purchase a reusable or paper bag from the store, or go without.

Sac PD Half Cab/Half Cop Car: All DUI Prevention

December 30, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

The Sacramento Police Department hopes if you see this car, you'll think twice about drinking and driving.

Feds Give California More Time To Meet Driver's License Standards

December 30, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

Your California I.D. or driver's license will still be accepted by the federal government as a proper form of identification, even though the cards do not fully conform to federal standards.