Sexual Harassment

Proposed state legislation would make it clear that sexual harassment is punishable within California’s military ranks. Until federal reform of the military justice system takes place, California should seize this opportunity to lead by taking action.

California schools face big changes when they reopen. Investigation finds Bill Brough committed sexual harassment. Farmers grapple with pandemic impact.

Among the 700 or so measures before Gov. Gavin Newsom this year are repeats of #MeToo bills that stalled previously or were vetoed by Gov. Jerry Brown.

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Senator's domestic violence bill is personal. California justice says colleague sexually harassed her. New HIV-prevention drug sparks debate.

State fights to preserve Affordable Care Act. DMV to start charging credit card fees. Bill to combat sexual misconduct by psychologists stalls.

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An investigation commissioned by the California Assembly found that former California Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas of Los Angeles, who resigned abruptly in 2017 citing health problems, likely harassed at least two legislative staff members while he was in office.

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