Scores of new California laws are going into effect in 2025 after Gov. Gavin Newsom took action on hundreds of bills that crossed his desk last year. Among the legislation Newsom signed into law ...

California still considers looting a crime. Newsom debunked the claim on X, and prosecutors have charged multiple people with ...

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

A law that went into effect on Jan. 1 is expected will improve pedestrian visibility in crosswalks by outlawing cars from parking too close to crosswalks. Here’s what to know about the state’s new ...

As the nation braces for potential policy shifts under President-elect Donald Trump's "Make America Healthy Again" mantra, ...

Sacramento-area prosecutors have wasted no time using a new law that was approved by voters in November. It was a key ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom was busy in 2024, signing over 1,000 bills, according to local reporters. Some of those bills ...

Donor-Advised Funds Support KQED by using your donor-advised fund to make a charitable gift. Sixty new housing laws will go into effect in California this year, including several that apply to renters ...

The state Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has no firm timeline for completing them. “It’s frustrating at every level of ...

New state laws taking effect this month aim to confront the nation’s ongoing housing crisis in various ways, from expanding ...

A recent rule change could cause a spike in insurance premium for homeowners across California, as the costs of the Los ...

California Senate Bill 1103 (SB 1103) introduces changes to commercial leases, offering enhanced protections for small ...