New laws set to take effect in California in 2026
A slate of new California laws going into effect in 2026 runs the gamut from cat declawing to…
State lawmakers targeted a Santa Barbara development. Now, the fallout
Outraged Santa Barbara residents jumped into action when a developer unveiled plans last year for a towering apartment…
10 must-see concerts in Los Angeles this holiday season
This year, the holidays in L.A. offer the gift of live music that will allow us all to…
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
WASHINGTON — President Trump said House Republicans should vote to release files involving the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal…
California backs down on AI laws so more tech leaders don’t flee the state
California’s tech companies, the epicenter of the state’s economy, sent politicians a loud message this year: Back down…
LA Council Calls for Assessment of New State Housing Bill
The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday requested an assessment of the impacts of SB 79, a law that…
LA Council Calls for Review of New State Housing Bill, SB 79
The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday requested an assessment of the impacts of SB 79, a law that…
Feds want to know more about people on food stamps. How Newsom responded
A law that allowed the sharing of limitless amounts of personal data across the state to find people…
Strings attached to bills Newsom signed on antisemitism, AI transparency and other major California policies
SACRAMENTO — Though hailed by some for signing new laws to combat antisemitism in California schools, Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed…
A historic housing bill is on Newsom’s desk. Cities are scrambling to figure out how it works
When Brendon Gerisch and his wife searched for a new home, they knew they wanted something with a…
Sen. Scott Wiener to run for congressional seat held by Rep. Nancy Pelosi, according to report
SACRAMENTO — State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), who has emerged as one of California’s most vocal critics of President…
Newsom vetoes transgender health measure, after chiding Dems on issue
California Gov. Gavin Newsom this week signed a suite of privacy protection bills for transgender patients amid continuing…