California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed several new bills into law, addressing pressing issues such as affordable housing, ...

California continued efforts toward environmental leadership, from voter-approved bonds to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s efforts to ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office said the state is on “heightened alert” and people should remain vigilant after ...

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Here's what to know about California's most notable new laws and how they'll affect you. Cracking down on retail crime, ...

Last year we suggested New Year’s resolutions for local and state leaders. Now that 2024 is over, we’re taking a look back at ...

For the first time since Proposition 36 passed overwhelmingly — 68% to 32% — in November, Gov. Gavin Newsom publicly ...

Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative ...

During California's latest two-year legislative session, nearly 5,000 bills were introduced, with almost half failing without ...

Angela Hart, senior correspondent, covers health care politics and policy in California and the West, with a focus on ...

California lawmakers passed roughly 1,200 bills last year, including some that resulted in unforeseeable wins by Republicans, ...

The following is a selection of some the unique new laws that will go into effect on January 1, 2025: California Governor Gavin Newsom signed state Assembly Bill 1775 in September, clearing the path ...