California Tries Offering Hollywood New Perks to Make Up for Catch in $750 Million Incentive Program
After failing to secure an exemption for the entertainment industry, stakeholders have made a last-minute proposal to mitigate…
California Democrats announce deal to refine 2019 child sex abuse law
California Democrats on Thursday announced a deal that would change how child sexual abuse claims are handled in…
What ‘Suspense Day’ means for proposed California laws
‘Suspense Day’ is here. What it means for proposed California laws Thursday will mark one of the most…
Newsom signs SB 168: Creating instant rebates for EV buyers
First time electric car buyers in California could soon save thousands right at the dealership. Governor Newsom just…
The new California laws that go into effect July 1, 2026
Laws in California typically go into effect in two different rounds. One at the beginning of the calendar…
SB 79 is here. See which neighborhoods are getting upzoned
Townhomes, row houses and bungalow courts are likely coming to 57 neighborhoods across L.A. as part of the…
New California law aims to trigger condo construction boom for transit commuters
A new state law that allows denser housing development near major transit stops goes into effect in July,…
Mom tortured, killed Gabriel Fernandez, 8, is denied resentencing
Monday was an emotionally charged day for the relatives of Gabriel Fernandez, the 8-year-old boy who was brutally…
Four-story buildings allowed in some single-family zones under L.A.’s plan to delay SB 79
Since Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 79 into law last year, L.A. officials have been developing a strategy…
Federal judge blocks California law banning masks for law enforcement
A federal judge in Los Angeles has blocked a new California state law that bans federal and local…
Letters to the Editor: Maybe developers won’t take advantage of SB 79, but why risk it?
Jan. 30, 2026 9:07 AM PT To the editor: Guest contributor Jesse Zwick says L.A. officials won’t commit…
Sex trafficking in L.A. made worse by California law, Republican candidate for governor says
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton on Monday visited a notorious sex-trafficking corridor in South L.A. and vowed to…