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These new laws are now in effect across California
A new set of laws are now in effect across California this year. The big picture: State lawmakers introduced nearly 5,000 bills in 2024, and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed just over 1,000 of them into law.
California Introduces 38 New Laws for 2025
During California's latest two-year legislative session, nearly 5,000 bills were introduced, with almost half failing without a vote.
Daylighting, sideshows, transgender policies: The new California laws going into effect in 2025
A wide array of new California laws are set to go into effect in 2025, with many of them starting Jan. 1. These are some of the laws to know.
California's new "daylighting" law begins, prohibiting parking near crosswalks
California's new "daylighting" law prohibiting parking near crosswalks started yesterday. Rachel Kim reports. The vice president-elect wore a black tuxedo. We went to LongHorn Steakhouse, Ruth's Chris, Outback, Texas Roadhouse, The Capital Grille to see which steakhouse chains are worth it for families.
California’s ‘Daylight’ Law Could Surprise Drivers With A $64 Parking Ticket
California’s new daylighting law bans parking within 20 feet of any crosswalk to improve safety. The law aims to make vulnerable street users, like pedestrians and cyclists, more visible to drivers. Parking fines range from $40 for unmarked spaces to $108 for red-painted curb violations.
"Daylighting" law impacting pedestrians, parking goes into effect in California
California drivers who park too close to a crosswalk could face fines, under a new "daylighting" law that went into effect at the start of 2025. The law aims to improve traffic safety by making pedestrians more visible.
New California parking law now in effect
A new parking law is in full effect in California to improve the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and even drivers. The daylighting law applies to all intersections in California, including those in Imperial County.
New law increases California’s auto insurance minimums
In 2022, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1107, also known as the Protect California Drivers Act, into law which ...
These new California laws will go into effect in 2025
From parking rules to health care coverage, here’s a quick look at new laws that may impact your lives this new year.
New California laws for 2025: A crackdown on bank fees, protections for workers and more
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 ...
Federal court decision won't change California net neutrality law
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals blasted the FCC's attempts to regulate broadband internet, but state laws in California and ...
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Get up to speed fast on these new California laws taking effect in 2025
Cannabis cafes and expanded outdoor drinking? An end to a banking fee? More protections for your credit score if you face ...
E-bikes and drivers get new laws in 2025
A new law makes it illegal to sell devices to tweak an e-bike’s speed beyond what is allowed. … ...
New California laws target sideshows
The California Highway Patrol recently highlighted several new laws going into effect that seek to help local law enforcement ...
New California law aiming to improve pedestrian safety with guidelines for drivers
A new state law is aiming to boost pedestrian safety. Assembly Bill 413, which was signed into law in October 2023, went into ...