Dec 27, 2024 · Despite a budget deficit and high costs, there was good and bad news for California’s economy in 2024. Next year could depend on Trump.

Dec 17, 2024 · The state's insurance commissioner unveiled a large chunk of his plan to stem the exodus of property insurers from California.

Nov 5, 2024 · California voters are deciding 10 ballot propositions on issues including crime, rent control and the minimum wage.

Dec 26, 2024 · Here are some of the most noteworthy new 2025 California laws, from cannabis cafes to voter ID bans, that go into effect Jan. 1.

Dec 23, 2024 · In summary Voters said no to expanded rent control, but tenants facing evictions will have more time to fight to keep their homes under a new California law.

Dec 26, 2024 · The California state budget has been a rollercoaster over the past few years. Big deficits generally mean cutting plans and programs.

From the presidential election to key U.S. House races, California voters will also decide on 10 statewide ballot measures in November.

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Nov 25, 2024 · In summary In the first Trump administration, California passed a “Sanctuary State” law that, with some exceptions, prohibited local law enforcement from automatically transferring people to federal immigration authorities. Now the state is readying legal challenges to thwart a second Trump administration’s mass deportation plans.

Dec 27, 2024 · California officials continued to fight with cities that don't want to build more housing and everyone struggled to find more money.