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New California law combats human slavery
California law requires companies to make clear what they are doing to rid their foreign suppliers from the use forced labor or human trafficking.

Santa Clara County courts: Now providing legal representation in misdemeanor court to anyone who can't afford their own
Ending an era in which criminal defendants' constitutional rights were routinely jeopardized, Santa Clara County will now offer legal representation to anyone who can't afford an attorney at their initial court appearance.

Dan Walters: California Legislature once again earns scorn
Last Tuesday, the Public Policy Institute of California issued a new poll that found, among other things, just 17 percent of the state's voters like the Legislature's performance.