New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
List: New California laws in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
Plastic bag ban, school cell phone crackdown among new California laws in 2026
Some of the new laws include cracking down on cell phones in schools and new rules on food delivery app.
Some of the new laws include cracking down on cell phones in schools and new rules on food delivery app.
Lurie, Assemblymember Stefani push for stronger protections for domestic violence survivors
Mayor Daniel Lurie on Friday announced a statewide legislative effort, in partnership with Assemblymember Catherin Stefani, to strengthen protections for survivors of domestic violence.
Mayor Daniel Lurie on Friday announced a statewide legislative effort, in partnership with Assemblymember Catherin Stefani, to strengthen protections for survivors of domestic violence.
California candidates for governor square off in San Jose forum
Six of the ten announced candidates seeking to be the next Governor of California outlined views on affordability, housing and other key issues facing the state.
Six of the ten announced candidates seeking to be the next Governor of California outlined views on affordability, housing and other key issues facing the state.
States, counties file suit to undo Trump cuts to homelessness funding
A national coalition of local governments and non-profit organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from restricting the billions of dollars of funding for programs to help house homeless Americans across the country.
A national coalition of local governments and non-profit organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from restricting the billions of dollars of funding for programs to help house homeless Americans across the country.
New Sunset supervisor, Alan Wong, sworn in
San Francisco's Sunset District once again has a new supervisor.
San Francisco's Sunset District once again has a new supervisor.
Democratic candidate drops out of CA governor race, endorses Eric Swalwell
One Democratic candidate just dropped out of the race for California governor and endorsed Eric Swalwell.
One Democratic candidate just dropped out of the race for California governor and endorsed Eric Swalwell.
Rep. Eric Swalwell announces run for California governor
Swalwell represents California’s 14th Congressional District, which encompasses a large portion of the East Bay.
Swalwell represents California’s 14th Congressional District, which encompasses a large portion of the East Bay.
London Breed announces she will not run for Congress
Former San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Wednesday announced that she would not be running for election to replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress.
Former San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Wednesday announced that she would not be running for election to replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress.
Tom Steyer announces run for California governor
Billionaire activist Tom Steyer announced Wednesday that he is running for California governor.
Billionaire activist Tom Steyer announced Wednesday that he is running for California governor.
Former Newsom chief of staff charged in $225K fraud, corruption scheme
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff was charged Wednesday with multiple federal counts of fraud and conspiracy in connection with an alleged scheme to steal campaign funds from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff was charged Wednesday with multiple federal counts of fraud and conspiracy in connection with an alleged scheme to steal campaign funds from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
San Mateo County Sheriff: public interview held in Redwood City
Residents in San Mateo County had their chance to ask questions directly to the candidates for the county's next sheriff.
Residents in San Mateo County had their chance to ask questions directly to the candidates for the county's next sheriff.
Former SF mayor London Breed 'seriously considering' run for Pelosi's House seat
Breed stressed that she has not made any decisions but is having conversations with people, including San Franciscans, about their thoughts.
Breed stressed that she has not made any decisions but is having conversations with people, including San Franciscans, about their thoughts.
San Francisco mayor swears in new Sunset District supervisor following Engardio recall
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, swore in the city's newest supervisor in the Sunset District on Thursday. That new supervisor, Beya Alcaraz is taking over after her predecessor was recalled.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, swore in the city's newest supervisor in the Sunset District on Thursday. That new supervisor, Beya Alcaraz is taking over after her predecessor was recalled.
Prop 50 passes: California voters approve redistricting measure that could shift US House power
Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw California's U.S. House districts, has passed.
Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw California's U.S. House districts, has passed.
Live Results: California Prop. 50 Special Election
Tuesday is Election Day for California – the primary measure on the ballot: Proposition 50, the measure to redraw California's congressional map.
Tuesday is Election Day for California – the primary measure on the ballot: Proposition 50, the measure to redraw California's congressional map.
Sen. Alex Padilla will not run for California governor
Padilla joins former Vice President Kamala Harris as a high-profile Democrat choosing not to enter the crowded governor's race.
Padilla joins former Vice President Kamala Harris as a high-profile Democrat choosing not to enter the crowded governor's race.
Election Day 2025: What to know about California's Prop 50
The outcome of the election could determine which party wins control of the House.
The outcome of the election could determine which party wins control of the House.
Federal judges require Trump administration continue SNAP funding
Two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to fund SNAP, ensuring CalFresh benefits continue amid a looming shortfall in California.
Two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to fund SNAP, ensuring CalFresh benefits continue amid a looming shortfall in California.