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

More than half of California's Sierra meadows have been degraded or lost. Investments from Prop. 4 could boost ongoing restoration work.

Striking Amazon and Starbucks employees want union contracts. The Trump administration is unlikely to side with them on ...

Voters said no to expanded rent control, but tenants will now have more time to fight to overturn evictions under a new ...

New California law will prohibit state-chartered banks from charging fees for withdrawals that are instantly declined.

Many lower-income students in California don’t have access to the high-quality civics education their wealthier peers do.

Community Cycles of California gives “justice involved” individuals employment training through a state grant.

New California law prevents schools from requiring staff to notify parents if students identify as LGBTQ. Opponents vow to keep fighting.

A new law prohibits local governments from mandating identification for California voters, but Huntington Beach is fighting ...

California nurses say an addiction recovery program managed by their licensing board has become a trap that drives them out of their careers.

By declaring an emergency, Gov. Gavin Newsom hopes to help state and local agencies fight the spread of bird flu.