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California Supreme Court nixes vote to split state into 3
A ballot initiative that was slated to appear on the November ballot in California to split the state into three has been blocked by the California Supreme Court on Wednesday.
When Are You Too Stoned to Drive?
The question is trickier than you’d think for police, and the courts, to answer.
Can a Portable Breath Test Be Used Against Me in Court?
Learn about the different breath tests law enforcement will use to test motorists suspected of driving under the influence and crucial laws you need to know.
What Should I Wear to Court?
Above All, Dress Respectfully You want to let the judge know the minute he or she sees you that you take this situation seriously. Don't just dress as if you're going to church or synagogue. Dress as
Is Religion an excuse for breaking the law?
Religious groups are not just asking the Supreme Court to excuse them from providing contraception but that insurers should not provide coverage directly.
What Can Happen If You Skip Your Criminal Court Hearing?
So you skipped a criminal court hearing. You may be hoping to read that it's no big deal, but this isn't something trivial. Real talk: It won't change the facts in your case, but it will change how the...
I Know I Am Guilty. Should I Just Plead Guilty in Court?
Even if you know you are guilty, pleading guilty is something you shouldn't do until you fully understand exactly what that means, and the consequences. You can't undo it.
Wind and solar can save the planet — can they save our water supply, too?
In California, the rapid growth of solar and wind could help replenish depleted aquifers.
Worried You Have An STD? This App Helps You Quietly Find Out
Planned Parenthood has an app that offers discreet help for Californians seeking to get tested for chlamydia or gonorrhea.
We're running out of water. Is desalination the answer?
Desalination plants aren't just a California thing. Low groundwater levels are a problem for communities everywhere.
Drought doesn’t just mean less water — it also means more pollution.
During California’s recent drought, hydropower was way down, so utilities burned a lot more natural gas.
Can I Get a DUI for Prescription Drugs?
In California, a law enforcement officer can legally pull you over if they suspect you are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
No showers? No problem! New gadget for the beach
California's drought has people across the state conserving water and now a Carlsbad surfer has invented a way for a little bit of water to go a long way.
Can you get a DUI on a bicycle?
Can you get a DUI on a bicycle? Find out what the laws are in California regarding operating a bicycle or bike, and if you can be cited for DUI on a bike.
Pot-bust fixes caught in the bureaucracy
Filling out a job application, most Californians are able to blithely check the No box when the form asks if they have ever been convicted of a crime — especially a felony.
