Outgoing California state Treasurer John Chiang. Credit: Ben Adler / Capital Public Radio fileCalifornia's outgoing treasurer announced the results of an independent study which found establishing a public cannabis bank would pose a large legal and financial risk to the state.

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Credit: Seth Perlman / AP / via CapradioCost will no longer be an obstacle for family members trying to access Gun Violence Restraining Orders. A new law taking effect in 2019 will get rid of fees for requesting the orders.

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Assemblywoman Shirley Weber, D- San Diego discusses a proposed to significantly restrict when police officers can fire their weapons, during a news conference Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. Credit: Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo / via CapradioA new California law that takes effect January 1st allows public access to police records in use-of-force cases.

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Tuesday, January 1, 2019