Sign in Subscribe

jerry

'Affirmative consent' policy now required at all California colleges

'Affirmative consent' policy now required at all California colleges

By Kristie Barlas The Guardsman A new bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Sept. 28 requires all California colleges and universities to adopt sexual assault policies that include an “affirmative consent” standard in order to receive state funds for student financial assistance. Senate Bill 967 would require all California

"Kill switch" technology may reduce phone thefts

Smartphone theft at City College may see a decline due to a new bill Gov. Jerry Brown signed requiring all smartphones sold in California to be equipped with “kill switch” technology.

Sexual Assault: 'Yes means yes' bill clears California Legislature

Sexual Assault: 'Yes means yes' bill clears California Legislature

Gov. Jerry Brown talks to reporters outside the Old Governors Mansion on election night in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, June 3, 2014. (Jose Luis Villegas/Sacramento Bee/MCT) By Katy Murphy Oakland Tribune/ MCT Yes-means-yes should replace no-means-no as the standard for sexual consent, or the lack of it, on California&