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DOJ to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies

Aug 17

Police now enforcing California's new parking restrictions

Jul 9

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Ex-Meta engineer says 'don't ask, don't tell' approach taken on kids

During his second day of testimony, Arturo Béjar said Meta consistently prioritized profits over safety in designing its products, focusing on how often and for how long people used them, even if it was detrimental to their mental well-being.

Aug 20

New laws: CA gas tax increase, change to food labels and more

Jul 1

New California law aims to clean up neglected farmland

Jun 19

It's suddenly much easier for Americans to get Canadian citizenship

Apr 24

SCOTUS blocks CA law preventing schools outing transgender students

Mar 3

Judge blocks CA law that bans ICE agents from wearing masks

Feb 10

DOJ asks judge to pause California's mask ban on federal officers

Jan 14

Latest Videos

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California's smoking age has been raised to 21

Oct 23, 2025

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New laws in 2022: Minimum wage increases to $15, to-go cocktails stay

Dec 28, 2021

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Clean Slate Project aims to help Valley residents start over

May 4, 2021

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Ban on chokeholds among California criminal justice reforms

Oct 1, 2020

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Consumer Watch: New law gives California residents new privacy rights

Feb 11, 2020

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California's bail reform under sharp attack from bail industry

Aug 31, 2018

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Bill aimed at excessive use of force moves forward

Jun 21, 2018

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Proposal to ban plastic bottle caps in California

Jan 6, 2018

Latest Stories

Merced College introducing California LAW Pathway starting in the spring

It's a statewide program designed to diversify the legal field and expand opportunities for aspiring lawyers from underrepresented communities.

Jan 2

What to know about new California public safety laws in 2026

As 2026 inches closer, the California Highway Patrol wants you to know about the new public safety laws going into effect in the new year.

Dec 30, 2025

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New California laws going into effect in 2026 impact tortillas, streaming services and more

Plastic bag ban, wrong food deliveries, streaming services and more. Here are some big changes coming to California as 900 new laws go into effect in 2026.