The increase in lobbyists means there’s now at least one lobbyist for every legislative staff member in California.

Here are some of the most noteworthy new 2025 California laws, from cannabis cafes to voter ID bans, that go into effect Jan. 1.

A new California law will keep medical debt off your credit report, sparing a hit to your all-important credit score.

The California state budget has been a rollercoaster over the past few years. Big deficits generally mean cutting plans and programs.