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What You Need To Know About California’s New Domestic Partnership Law

December 26, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

All Californians will be eligible for domestic partnerships as an alternative to marriage beginning in January 2020. This option was previously reserved for same-sex couples, and opposite-sex couples over age 62.

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Nearly All Employees In California Will Receive Sexual Harassment Prevention Training In 2021 Under New Law

December 24, 2019 | Scott Rodd

The law grew out of the Me Too and We Said Enough movements, which sparked a flurry of legislation to address sexual misconduct.

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California Will Ban Hair Discrimination Starting In 2020

December 24, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

A new California law forbids schools and workplaces from discriminating against students, workers or job applicants based on hairstyles historically associated with race.

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Companies Like Uber, Facebook Say They Won't Need To Adjust To New California Laws

December 24, 2019 | Ben Adler

As California seeks to crack down on worker misclassification, predatory lending and consumer data privacy, some companies are fighting back — by flat-out refusing to comply with new laws that they say don’t apply to them.

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Sutter Health Settles $575 Million California Antitrust Suit, Agrees to Change Practices

December 20, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

Sutter Health has settled a 2018 lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, who argued the hospital system’s anti-competitive practices are making care more expensive for Northern California patients.

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Kids Under 12 Can No Longer Be Sent To Juvenile Hall For Most Crimes Starting In 2020

December 20, 2019 | Steve Milne

California has no minimum age for sending children to juvenile hall. But that's about to change under a new law taking effect in 2020.

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California Landlords Can't Reject Tenants Solely For Using Vouchers Starting In 2020

December 18, 2019 | Chris Nichols

Landlords will not be forced to rent to federal voucher holders, under the program formerly known as Section 8. They will still be able to use credit and background checks when deciding on rental applications.

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Eyeglasses, Speech Therapy And Other Services Returning To Medi-Cal Benefit List

December 17, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

California started slashing Medi-Cal benefits such as eyeglasses, speech therapy and incontinence treatments as a cost-saver during the last recession. But new funding in the latest budget will bring those benefits back this January.

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Bloomberg Unveils Proposals On Housing, Income Inequality During Stockton Campaign Stop

December 11, 2019 | Scott Rodd

Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg also received an endorsement from Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs.

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Voter Registration Rules Around The Region

December 9, 2019

California’s primary is March 3. You might have received a voter registration notice in the mail recently, or you’ll be receiving one soon. There are important details to know about getting your party’s ballot to be ready for the primary.

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