AS BIRD FLU takes it toll around the nation, San Joaquin County has jumped to the forefront, with the U.S. Department of ...

2024 was the year California cracked down on homeless encampments. Fed up with tents taking up sidewalks, parks and vacant ...

Here's what to know about California's most notable new laws and how they'll affect you. Cracking down on retail crime, ...

Last year we suggested New Year’s resolutions for local and state leaders. Now that 2024 is over, we’re taking a look back at ...

For the first time since Proposition 36 passed overwhelmingly — 68% to 32% — in November, Gov. Gavin Newsom publicly ...

Looking ahead: One thing to watch for in the upcoming year will be how the new administration under President-elect Donald ...

Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative ...

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

The following is a selection of some the unique new laws that will go into effect on January 1, 2025: California Governor Gavin Newsom signed state Assembly Bill 1775 in September, clearing the path ...

A new law going into effect on Jan. 1, 2025 prohibits cars from parking within 20 feet of a marked crosswalk. California will ...

That is why I nominated him as one of my picks for the Crooks and Liars 2024 GOOD GUY of the year. In fact, he was also one of my 2023 Good Guy nominees! It is a rare honor to be nominated twice, but ...

The new year brings a 50-cent raise for California’s minimum wage workers, who will see their base pay increase to $16.50 an ...