CalMatters

Here are some of the most noteworthy 2025 laws that go into effect on Jan. 1.

California permite más ventas de alcohol en la calle y comida en los salones de cannabis. Los partidarios dicen que las leyes impulsarán la economía en los centros urbanos de las ciudades.

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

Here are the California election results for ballot propositions, president, Congress and Legislature. They will be continually updated.

The slowdown comes as the governor lauds his record as tough on oil companies. His administration requested several more years to force companies to detect and fix leaks.

Community colleges are designed to help students get an associate degree and transfer to a four-year university. Most community college students never graduate or transfer, a state audit found.

California child welfare agencies must investigate claims of Native American ancestry before separating a family, the California Supreme Court stressed in a new ruling that affects several contested cases.

Schools that banned phones a few years ago have advice for other districts as the governor calls for a crackdown.

Inland communities with big population booms will experience the most extreme heat days under climate change projections. The combination puts more people at risk — and many cities are unprepared.

Voters will decide 10 California propositions on the November ballot, on issues including crime, health care and rent control.