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#education-policy

New Laws Go Into Effect In California | KQED

New California laws effective January 1, 2025, include minimum wage increases and strengthened employee rights regarding political and religious meetings.

New laws affecting Silicon Valley in 2025 - San Jose Spotlight

California's new laws encompass a range of issues, from LGBTQ+ rights to cannabis regulation, impacting various aspects of life in Silicon Valley.

New Laws Go Into Effect In California | KQED

New California laws effective January 1, 2025, include minimum wage increases and strengthened employee rights regarding political and religious meetings.

New laws affecting Silicon Valley in 2025 - San Jose Spotlight

California's new laws encompass a range of issues, from LGBTQ+ rights to cannabis regulation, impacting various aspects of life in Silicon Valley.
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#affordable-housing

Letters: Prop. 33

Proposition 33 is essential for making housing affordable in California and addressing homelessness through government subsidies.

Day Around the Bay: Mayor Lurie Unveils PR Team

Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie emphasizes continuity by appointing campaign staff to his PR team.
Concerns arise over Trump's second term affecting affordable housing funding in California.

Pasadena school district dives into redevelopment business

The school district is repurposing a closed school into housing to address affordable housing demands for its employees.

Letters: Prop. 33

Proposition 33 is essential for making housing affordable in California and addressing homelessness through government subsidies.

Day Around the Bay: Mayor Lurie Unveils PR Team

Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie emphasizes continuity by appointing campaign staff to his PR team.
Concerns arise over Trump's second term affecting affordable housing funding in California.

Pasadena school district dives into redevelopment business

The school district is repurposing a closed school into housing to address affordable housing demands for its employees.
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#consumer-protection

New California laws in effect for 2025

California will implement around 1,000 new laws in 2025, affecting various sectors including consumer finance, education, and hospitality.

New law in effect this year could surprise drivers with a $64 parking ticket

California will introduce approximately 1,000 new laws beginning January 1, 2025, covering various issues from consumer protections to cultural education.

New California laws in effect for 2025

California will implement around 1,000 new laws in 2025, affecting various sectors including consumer finance, education, and hospitality.

New law in effect this year could surprise drivers with a $64 parking ticket

California will introduce approximately 1,000 new laws beginning January 1, 2025, covering various issues from consumer protections to cultural education.
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Correction: 14 new California laws to watch for in 2025

Assembly Bill 1955 prevents schools from requiring disclosure of students' sexual orientation or gender identity by employees.
#gavin-newsom

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs 10 anti-theft bills into law in San Jose

California implements new laws to strengthen anti-theft measures in response to organized retail theft.

10 new California laws will go into effect in 2025

California governor signed 1,017 new laws for the 2023-24 session, including cannabis cafes and protections for child content creators.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs 10 anti-theft bills into law in San Jose

California implements new laws to strengthen anti-theft measures in response to organized retail theft.

10 new California laws will go into effect in 2025

California governor signed 1,017 new laws for the 2023-24 session, including cannabis cafes and protections for child content creators.
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#deepfakes

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a flurry of AI bills-but not the most high-profile one

California strengthens regulations on AI rights of actors and political uses of AI, but crucial safety legislation is notably absent.

Creator of fake Kamala Harris video Musk boosted sues Calif. over deepfake laws

California's new laws restricting deepfakes raise concerns about censorship and free speech, particularly regarding satire and political commentary.

New 2025 California laws: Artificial intelligence, octopuses, cannabis cafes and more

California is implementing new laws to address the implications of artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on the creation of deepfakes and digital likeness rights.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a flurry of AI bills-but not the most high-profile one

California strengthens regulations on AI rights of actors and political uses of AI, but crucial safety legislation is notably absent.

Creator of fake Kamala Harris video Musk boosted sues Calif. over deepfake laws

California's new laws restricting deepfakes raise concerns about censorship and free speech, particularly regarding satire and political commentary.

New 2025 California laws: Artificial intelligence, octopuses, cannabis cafes and more

California is implementing new laws to address the implications of artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on the creation of deepfakes and digital likeness rights.
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CDF Labor Law LLP

California legislation enhances privacy protections for individual's neural data in health care and regulates the use of generative AI.

SF eliminating 14,000 parking spaces as CA's new Daylighting Law takes effect: Here's what it means

New California law mandates no parking within 20 feet of crosswalks to enhance visibility and protect pedestrians.

These were tough dudes and notoriously romantic': why lowrider soul, LA's music and car subculture, still thrives

The California State Assembly has rescinded laws against lowriders, highlighting their cultural significance and challenging historical stereotypes associated with them.
#crime-rate

With November's Prop 36, California Voters Could Effectively Undo the Infamous Prop 47 Property Crime Law

California's Prop 47 is criticized for crime and homelessness, but it successfully reduced prison population and saved money.
Prop 36 aims to amend Prop 47, toughening penalties for certain crimes.

Little town where the dead outnumber the living has Bay Area's highest theft rate

Colma's high crime rate is a product of its unique population dynamics and increased visitor traffic.

With November's Prop 36, California Voters Could Effectively Undo the Infamous Prop 47 Property Crime Law

California's Prop 47 is criticized for crime and homelessness, but it successfully reduced prison population and saved money.
Prop 36 aims to amend Prop 47, toughening penalties for certain crimes.

Little town where the dead outnumber the living has Bay Area's highest theft rate

Colma's high crime rate is a product of its unique population dynamics and increased visitor traffic.
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Newsom signs bill to push last call until 4 a.m. - but only for VIPs at new Clippers arena

California's new law permits alcohol service until 4 a.m. for private suite holders at Intuit Dome, raising fairness and public safety concerns.

Demi Lovato joins Gov. Newsom as he signs legislation protecting young social media influencers

Governor Newsom signs laws to protect child stars from financial exploitation in digital platforms, with Demi Lovato advocating for these changes.

Takeaways From a CA School Where Cell Phones Are Not Allowed | KQED

California schools to restrict cell phone use to improve students' academic and social skills.

It's Now Officially Illegal to Use AI to Impersonate a Human Actor in Hollywood

California has enacted new laws protecting actors from unauthorized AI replicas, setting a significant precedent for technology legislation nationally.
#tenant-protections

Nation's largest single-family home landlord to pay $3.7 million in California rent-gouging case

Invitation Homes will pay $3.7 million in civil penalties and restitution for allegedly violating California rent gouging laws.
The company increased rents for 1,900 tenants above the allowable amounts per state laws between October 2019 and December 2022.

This Bay Area County Approved Sweeping Protections for Disaster-Affected Tenants | KQED

Sonoma County enacted stronger tenant protections for evictions during disasters, shaped by the impact of the Tubbs Fire and COVID-19.

Nation's largest single-family home landlord to pay $3.7 million in California rent-gouging case

Invitation Homes will pay $3.7 million in civil penalties and restitution for allegedly violating California rent gouging laws.
The company increased rents for 1,900 tenants above the allowable amounts per state laws between October 2019 and December 2022.

This Bay Area County Approved Sweeping Protections for Disaster-Affected Tenants | KQED

Sonoma County enacted stronger tenant protections for evictions during disasters, shaped by the impact of the Tubbs Fire and COVID-19.
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#elon-musk

Musk is moving SpaceX and X to Texas

Elon Musk announced relocation of X and SpaceX HQs to Texas from California due to frustrations over laws and legal decisions.

Elon Musk Says He's Moving X and SpaceX Headquarters to Texas

Elon Musk is relocating Tesla, SpaceX, and X headquarters from California to Texas due to dissatisfaction with California laws and taxes.

Elon Musk says he's moving SpaceX and X headquarters from California to Texas

Elon Musk is relocating the headquarters of SpaceX and a social media platform to Texas due to criticisms of California's laws and business environment.

X will close its headquarters after Elon Musk trashed San Francisco - but he's not done with California yet

Twitter, now called X, is closing its San Francisco office with employees moving to offices in San Jose and Palo Alto.

Musk is moving SpaceX and X to Texas

Elon Musk announced relocation of X and SpaceX HQs to Texas from California due to frustrations over laws and legal decisions.

Elon Musk Says He's Moving X and SpaceX Headquarters to Texas

Elon Musk is relocating Tesla, SpaceX, and X headquarters from California to Texas due to dissatisfaction with California laws and taxes.

Elon Musk says he's moving SpaceX and X headquarters from California to Texas

Elon Musk is relocating the headquarters of SpaceX and a social media platform to Texas due to criticisms of California's laws and business environment.

X will close its headquarters after Elon Musk trashed San Francisco - but he's not done with California yet

Twitter, now called X, is closing its San Francisco office with employees moving to offices in San Jose and Palo Alto.
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At what age is it OK to leave a child alone in California? Here's what the law says

Finding day care in California can be expensive and challenging; leaving a child home alone depends on factors like maturity and age guidelines from other states.

Frustrated Californians May Be Ready for a Tougher Approach to Crime

Retail employees in California are instructed to ignore shoplifters due to safety concerns, sparking a debate on revising laws for harsher punishments.

New 'How to California' series is here to help you navigate life in the Golden State

How to California is a guide to navigate the laws, culture, and lifestyle in California.

Can I be fired for smoking weed in off-hours? Grow cannabis at home? California laws to know

California laws on cannabis cultivation and use, including growing plants at home and employment rights regarding off-hours marijuana use.

Los Angeles Sports Fans Are Bewildered by Gambling Scandal

Shohei Ohtani's firing of the interpreter over a gambling scandal has left fans bewildered.
New laws in California aim to address mental illness and homelessness crises.

Sacramento man sees a dog fly out of truck on Highway 50. Can pets legally ride in the bed?

Dogs riding in the bed of pickup trucks in California are at serious risk of injuries.
Witnesses share their experiences of dogs being injured or killed after flying out of pickup trucks.

These new California laws go into effect July 1

California laws signed by Gov. Newsom impact rental deposits, hidden fees, and gun taxes in the state.

Four New California Laws Going Into Effect on July 1

California enforces 11% tax on firearms, among 890 new state laws in effect, covering areas like safety, electronic repair, and tenant security deposits.
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