State Government California Skydiving Centers Must Ensure Instructors Are Certified January 4, 2018 | Bob Moffitt The death of a young man and his unlicensed skydiving instructor in Lodi has led to changes in the rules for California skydiving centers. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tracking, Reporting Of Rape Kits To Change In 2018 December 27, 2017 | Bob Moffitt New rules in California will require law enforcement to better track rape kits and tell sexual assault victims their rights.
State Government California Increasing Family Leave Benefits In 2018 December 26, 2017 | Ben Adler California parents who want to take time off work with their brand-new babies could soon be eligible for both a financial boost and some job security. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Dentists Can Offer More Services To Low-Income Californians December 21, 2017 | Ben Bradford Low-income Californians will have access to dental services they’ve lacked since 2009, under a law taking effect on New Year’s Day. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Law Expands Safety Requirements For New Swimming Pools in California December 21, 2017 | Chris Nichols A law that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2018 requires new and remodeled pools in California to have an additional safety layer to protect children from drowning.
Food and Sustainability California Ranchers Will Need Vet's Prescription To Use Livestock Antibiotics December 20, 2017 | Julia Mitric A new law requires California ranchers to get a veterinarian's prescription to administer antibiotics to livestock. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Employers In California Can No Longer Ask About Your Salary History December 20, 2017 | Randol White Supporters of the new law say it should help level the pay gap for women and people-of-color.
State Government LGBT Seniors To Have More Protections In California Nursing Homes December 20, 2017 | Randol White A new California law aims to protect vulnerable LGBT seniors who may not have family members who can advocate for them or who may feel the need to go back into the closet for fear of retaliation by the nursing home. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government California Vehicle Registration Fees Increasing In 2018 December 19, 2017 | Daniel Potter You'll pay more to renew your car's California registration in 2018, as part of a new law to help pay for deferred maintenance and roadwork.
State Government Free Tampons, Pads To Become Available In California Schools December 18, 2017 | Sammy Caiola Starting January, a new law will require schools serving low-income teens and pre-teens to provide feminine hygiene products free of cost. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
