A slew of new laws in California have gone into effect, including a ban on law enforcement officers wearing masks, cuts to ...

California now prohibits most law enforcement officers from wearing face-covering masks during operations. As of Jan. 1, 2026 ...

A new year means new laws, but there are many that don't affect Californians' day-to-day lives. Here are a few that might.

California students will see fewer cellphones and more gender-neutral bathrooms, as well as other new laws taking effect in ...

One of the most significant updates gives Caltrans the authority to deploy radar-or laser-based speed safety systems in ...

California will see significant workplace changes in the new year, with wage hikes, expanded employment protections and ...

Programs such as Jamboree Housing Corp. have leveraged Medi-Cal funding to offer access to social services that experts say ...

The state acknowledged challenges facing legal marijuana businesses and passed Assembly Bill 564 to “provide immediate tax ...

California has been talking about its inevitable ban on new gas cars for years. The target date, 2035, might have seemed far away when Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced the idea officially in 2020, but a ...

Visiting California now feels familiar yet stricter, pricier, and more structured, asking you to plan ahead and respect clearer local rules.