From crime to housing, several new laws go into effect at the start of the new year. The owner of the California restaurant Lima said it hasn’t been able to bounce back after settling a lawsuit over a promotion that discounted drinks for women. US stocks just achieved a feat so rare that it’s only ever happened a handful of times.

California’s Proposition 36 was officially enacted over the holiday break, following voters’ overwhelming approval of the initiative aimed at driving down serial theft and fentanyl crimes through harsher prosecution and more aggressive drug diversion policies.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers passed big changes to laws this year, and many go into effect in 2025. Here’s a list of some of the most impactful.

With the new year comes new laws in California. Specifically, there are at least four related to cars. Let's take a look at what takes effect on Jan. 1.

Here are the noteworthy new 2025 California laws - from shoplifting to driving laws - going into effect on Jan. 1.

Heads up, drivers! Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, a handful of new laws are going into effect in California - ranging from housing and firearms to education and crime. Among those laws are several that will affect drivers.

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.