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'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

Three-foot gap required when passing cyclists

Three-foot gap required when passing cyclists

More than 150 bicycle deaths reported statewide in 2012; new state law to help reduce bicycle deaths By Patrick Fitzgerald The Guardsman Just in time for school, California’s “Three Feet for Safety Act” requiring motorists to provide at least three feet of clearance before passing a cyclist on any