California, new laws

Hundreds of new laws in California take effect this year. Here's what to know for 2025.
Here's what to know about California's most notable new laws and how they'll affect you. Cracking down on retail crime, property theft. Nearly a dozen bills signed into law by Gov
California Introduces 38 New Laws for 2025
During California's latest two-year legislative session, nearly 5,000 bills were introduced, with almost half failing without a vote.
California Laws That Go Into Effect on Jan. 1
Lawmakers passed hundreds of bills in 2024, addressing issues including shoplifting, marijuana and artificial intelligence. Here are some of the key measures that begin New Year’s Day.
New California laws going into effect in 2025 target crime
A wide array of new California laws are set to go into effect in 2025, with many of them starting Jan. 1. These are some of the laws to know.
2025 brings handful of new California car laws
With the new year comes new laws in California. Specifically, there are at least four related to cars.  Let's take a look at what takes effect on Jan. 1.  Drivers will no longer be able to park within 20 feet of an unmarked or marked crosswalk.
New California parking law takes effect Jan. 1, 2025
A new state law that takes effect Jan. 1 is aimed at helping keep pedestrians safe but will impact where drivers choose to park.
Several new laws going into effect in California
In November, voters in California approved several new laws including ones that would help crack down on shoplifting and give individuals harsher punishments. UCLA lecturer and journalist Jim Newton explained some of the new laws and how they will be enforced.

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Cannabis cafes, A.I. and parking: How new California laws could affect you in 2025
California lawmakers passed roughly 1,200 bills last year, including some that resulted in unforeseeable wins by Republicans, ...
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Democratic leaders, the 2025 game plan is this: Make California Affordable Again | Opinion
The average price for regular unleaded gas in California on Dec. 31 was $4.35 per gallon. In Fresno, the average was $4.24.
California will soon require insurers to increase home coverage in wildfire-prone areas
California will start requiring property insurers to increase coverage in wildfire-prone areas after homeowners across the ...
California Store Turned Into 'Glass Cage' to Prevent Shoplifting
California has seen a rise in shoplifting incidents, prompting a shift in prevention measures and legislation.
NWS warns: Air quality alert issued for Southern California Thursday
On Wednesday at 10:13 a.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until Thursday at 10 p.m. The alert is for Catalina and ...
Man who kidnapped California woman in what was initially called a hoax faces new charges
Prosecutors say a man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a Northern California woman in what became widely known as the ...
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Justices take up cases on religious tax exemption and California climate change mandate
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to review a decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court rejecting efforts by Catholic ...
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Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers passed big changes to laws this year, and many go into effect in 2025. Here’s a list of some ...
California's fentanyl fight: Politicians v. grieving parents
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the ...