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New California laws take effect in 2006

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter,  KPBS Public Broadcasting
Published January 3, 2006 at 9:00 PM PST

We talk to John Myers from KQED public radio about some of the more controversial California laws that went into effect on January 1st.

New California laws take effect in 2006

When the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve 2005, champagne corks were popped, Auld Lang Syne was sung, and a handful of new California Laws went into effect. The new laws deal with a variety of issues including: dangerous dogs, junk faxes, access to emergency contraceptives, touch-screen voting machines, and the use of performance enhancing drugs and supplements by High School athletes. We talk to John Myers from KQED public radio about some of the more controversial California laws that went into effect on January 1.

Guests:

  • John Myers , Sacramento bureau chief for KQED public radio and The California Report."
Thomas Fudge
A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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