For employers of 26 people or more, California's minimum wage increased by a dollar to $12, as of January 1st. Employers with fewer than 25 people are supposed to pay $11 but may delay that by a year under state law.

Story by Bob Moffitt

Overtime rules for California farm workers have changed for the new year, but the roll-out will be gradual.

Story by Julia Mitric.

Clean Air Vehicles in California get stickers so they can access the state’s High Occupancy Vehicle, or HOV lanes. For people with either green or white stickers, that perk has ended.

Story by Randol White.

 Here are more new California laws taking effect in the new year. 

Wednesday, January 2, 2019