With federal legalization now (perhaps) a far-off pipe dream as Republicans descend into the White House and Congress to assume full control of the government, one of the chief hopes for California’s ...

A new California law responds to rising attacks on health care workers, despite concerns from progressives and prison-reform ...

New California laws taking effect Jan. 1 aim to make it easier to prosecute people accused of retail theft. Separately, voters passed Prop.

New California laws taking effect Jan. 1 aim to make it easier to prosecute people accused of retail theft. Separately, voters passed Prop.

California is allowing more on-street alcohol sales and food in cannabis lounges. Supporters say the laws will boost downtown ...

David Sacks' appointment as AI and crypto czar under Trump sparks industry optimism for innovation-driven policies and U.S.

Voters said no to expanding rent control, but tenants facing evictions will have more time to fight to keep their homes under ...

To understand what happened with the state budget in 2024, you have to go back to 2023. That year Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats who control the Legislature decided against raiding the state’s ...

California saw its biggest increase in registered lobbyists last session since at least 2011, when a change in the law caused the number to more than double. There was a roughly 10% increase in the ...