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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.

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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.

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.

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New Calif. Law Prohibits Discrimination Based on Immigration Status

December 30, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

A new California law provides civil rights protections to undocumented workers, or non-English speakers.

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Environment

Biomass Power Could Help California's Dying Forests

December 30, 2015 | Amy Quinton

California's dying trees create a huge wildfire risk. Can biomass power help solve the problem?

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California Expanding Equal Pay Law

December 29, 2015 | Katie Orr

Women in California could see greater salary parity with men under an expanded pay equity law.

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New Law Gives Californians "Right to Dry"

December 29, 2015 | Amy Quinton

You may not think hanging clothes to dry outside would be a controversial topic, but you’d be wrong. A new law taking effect in January will allow Californians to have clotheslines in backyards.

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State Government

Should You Buy Liability Coverage For Your Drone?

December 28, 2015 | Ben Bradford

As more drones fill the sky, the industry and elected officials are urging hobbyists flying them to get insurance.

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State Government

Gov. Brown Appoints New Secretary Of Corrections And Rehabilitation

December 28, 2015

Today, the governor promoted undersecretary Scott Kernan to the position of Secretary of Corrections and Rehabilitation. He previously served as a California prison warden and ran a consulting firm.