Slain officer Ronil Singh of Newman Police Department. Photo provided by the Newman Police Department/via Associated PressManhunt for deadly police shooting suspect spurs border security comment From President Trump.
Story by Randol White.
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New mothers producing breastmilk when they return to work sometimes struggle to find safe, clean places to pump. A California law taking effect in January aims to make it easier.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Here are more new California laws taking effect in the new year.
A Mexican cactus fruit, also known as the prickly pear. Credit: Ken Bosma/Flickr/via CapradioThe majority of California produce meets national pesticide standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to a report released Thursday by the state Department of Pesticide Regulation.
Story by Julia Mitric.
Friday, December 28, 2018
Credit: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public RadioRestaurants in California that offer kids meals will be required to serve flavorless milk or water as the default drink options under a new law that goes into effect January 1st. Parents will still be able to ask for soda or juice for their kids.
Story by Chris Nichols.
Here are more new California laws taking effect in the new year.
People wait at counters at the DMV in Fullerton, Calif. Credit: Micah Sittig/Flickr/Via CapradioStarting January, Californians no longer need a doctor's approval to choose their preferred gender on their license. A nonbinary gender option, marked with an 'X', will also be available.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Here are more new California laws taking effect in the new year.
Credit: Rich Pedroncelli / AP / Via CapradioCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown issued more than 250 orders for clemency on Christmas Eve. He has granted more pardons and commutations during his past eight years in office than any other governor in modern state history.
Story by Nadine Sebai.
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Akshay Prabhu cooks his go-to dish: a Moroccan Chicken Tagine. It’s a meal served with apricot couscous and salad that he’d sell for $12 a plate for a seating of 10 to supplement his day job. Credit: Ezra David Romero / Capital Public RadioCooking food in your home and selling it will soon be legal across California. That's a big win for the tens of thousands of home cooks across the state. But there's a hang-up. Counties have to opt in.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
Here are more new California laws taking effect in the new year.
Credit: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public RadioOvertime rules for California farm workers will change in the new year, but it will be gradual.
Story by Julia Mitirc.
Here are more new California laws taking effect in the new year.
Credit: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public RadioDogs, cats and rabbits at pet stores will have to be sourced from shelters and rescue groups under a new California law.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
There is an emergent generation of small farmers in California who have horticulture skills, but little or no business background. They are turning to an increasing number of non-profit programs designed to boost new farmers’ success.
Story by Julia Mitric.
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Sacramento Police Department officers wear body cameras. Under a new law, any footage of use-of-force incidents must be released within 45 days. Credit: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public RadioUnder a new law, police, sheriffs, or district attorneys must releases video of interactions with the public that cause severe injury or death -- unless the agency can show it shouldn't.
Story by Bob Moffitt.
Here are more new California laws taking effect in the new year.
Nick Bruno, a technician at LifeSafer in Sacramento, installs a breathalyzer in a vehicle. Credit: Chris Nichols / Capital Public RadioMore Californians convicted of DUI offenses will be required to pass breathalyzer tests to start their cars under a new law taking effect on January 1st.
Story by Chris Nichols.
Here are more new California laws taking effect in the new year.
Photo via CapradioUC Davis researchers are studying water temperatures of lakes of all sizes and shapes throughout the mountains of California to see how climate change is affecting them.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
Monday, December 24, 2018
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