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Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft offenses face longer sentences under Proposition 36. A batch of new crime laws takes effect Jan. 1, 2025. -
A conservative organization led by Trump adviser Stephen Miller sent letters to California leaders warning of ‘serious consequences’ over sanctuary policies that protect undocumented residents. -
The increase in lobbyists means there’s now at least one lobbyist for every legislative staff member in California. -
How’d lawmakers close this year’s budget chasm? For starters, they pulled $12 billion from the state’s reserves for the next two years. -
This is a big deal for California where millions struggle with unpaid medical bills. It takes effect Jan. 1, 2025. -
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 prohibit state-chartered banks from charging fees for withdrawals that are instantaneously declined. -
New California law prevents schools from requiring staff to notify parents if a student identifies as LGBTQ. -
Voters said no to expanded rent control, but tenants facing evictions will have more time to fight to keep their homes under a new law. -
Californians who purchase a clunker car in 2025 face a confusing year as new lemon law rules take effect and the state Supreme Court limited warranty protections for used vehicles.
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