Los Angeles faces new mayor as Bill Maher questions direction
Bill Maher reacted to the election of Nithya Raman as Los Angeles mayor, raising concerns about policy shifts and the city's political landscape.
California packaging law shifts focus to data as fee delays loom
California's SB 54 law is driving a major shift in how businesses must collect and report packaging data, with fee delays offering only temporary relief while compliance and data requirements remain in force.
West Hollywood creates registry for multipartner domestic partnerships
Insurance leadership changes in Georgia Oklahoma and Kansas as California contest remains unresolved
California voters approve major housing bonds as rent control fails in Redwood City
California sets new rules for wildfire smoke damage insurance claims
A sweeping law effective in 2027 will require insurers to follow strict timelines and standards for handling residential wildfire smoke damage claims in California.
Jane Kim claims lead in California insurance commissioner contest as vote count continues
Jane Kim has declared victory in the California insurance commissioner race with 52.6 percent of the vote, though the contest remains uncalled and thousands of ballots are still being counted.
Xavier Becerra wins California governor race in historic milestone for Latino leadership
Berkeley Voters Back Infrastructure Bonds and Rent Protections as Public Bank Measure Faces Uncertainty
Redwood City rent control measure trails as San Pablo proposal advances
California Sets National Benchmark for Wildfire Smoke Remediation Standards
California has enacted new laws requiring scientific standards for testing and cleaning wildfire smoke contamination and mandating insurance coverage for affected homeowners.
