New California Laws 2018

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.