New California laws in 2026 include plastic bag ban, food delivery refunds -- see the full list
Hundreds of new laws were approved this year in California, and many of them will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hundreds of new laws were approved this year in California, and many of them will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Judge tosses charges against TikTok streamer shot by federal agents in South LA
Carlitos Richard Parias, known on TikTok as "Richard LA," was shot in the elbow by a federal agent during an October immigration enforcement stop in South LA.
Carlitos Richard Parias, known on TikTok as "Richard LA," was shot in the elbow by a federal agent during an October immigration enforcement stop in South LA.
LA man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at federal building to be arraigned
If convicted, Jose Francisco Jovel could face a sentence ranging from 5 to 20 years in federal prison.
If convicted, Jose Francisco Jovel could face a sentence ranging from 5 to 20 years in federal prison.
Immigrant truckers sue California DMV over 21,000 commercial license revocations
The move came after the Trump administration started cracking down on states’ issuance of the licenses to immigrants.
The move came after the Trump administration started cracking down on states’ issuance of the licenses to immigrants.
FBI charges 4 in New Year's Eve bombings plot in Los Angeles
Four individuals face federal terrorism charges after an alleged plot to "pulverize" Southern California tech companies and target ICE agents on New Year’s Eve.
Four individuals face federal terrorism charges after an alleged plot to "pulverize" Southern California tech companies and target ICE agents on New Year’s Eve.
San Francisco immigration court decimated
San Francisco's immigration court is now decimated, down to just four judges left to decide asylum cases starting Jan. 1, from a high of 21 at the start of the year.
San Francisco's immigration court is now decimated, down to just four judges left to decide asylum cases starting Jan. 1, from a high of 21 at the start of the year.
DHS offers $3000 'holiday stipend' to migrants who self-deport by end of year
The expanded "holiday stipend" triples the original $1,000 offer.
The expanded "holiday stipend" triples the original $1,000 offer.
Home Depot denies using high-pitched noise machines to target day laborers at LA store
Protesters are calling for a boycott of a Cypress Park Home Depot, claiming high-pitched noise machines are being used to drive away day laborers.
Protesters are calling for a boycott of a Cypress Park Home Depot, claiming high-pitched noise machines are being used to drive away day laborers.
New laws going into effect in California in 2026
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Trump suspends green card lottery program following Brown University, MIT shootings
President Donald Trump has suspended the green card lottery program that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States. Here’s what we know.
President Donald Trump has suspended the green card lottery program that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States. Here’s what we know.
March held in LA for int'l migrants day
A coalition of labor, faith, and immigrant rights groups marched through Koreatown and MacArthur Park to mark International Migrants Day.
A coalition of labor, faith, and immigrant rights groups marched through Koreatown and MacArthur Park to mark International Migrants Day.
March, rally held in LA for International Migrants Day
The event was held to celebrate the contributions of migrants while advocating for safer migration systems and calling for a boycott of major retailers.
The event was held to celebrate the contributions of migrants while advocating for safer migration systems and calling for a boycott of major retailers.
Rialto street vendor falls after Border Patrol truck strikes him; DHS disputes witness claims
“We were frightened for the gentleman that got hit because they didn’t even ask for his name, they just picked him up and took him in,” one witness said.
“We were frightened for the gentleman that got hit because they didn’t even ask for his name, they just picked him up and took him in,” one witness said.
TikToker detained by DHS for months
Johnny Redondo-Rosales, a U.S. citizen and a TikToker based in Los Angeles, has been in federal custody for months. The social media influencer is accused of assaulting a federal officer.
Johnny Redondo-Rosales, a U.S. citizen and a TikToker based in Los Angeles, has been in federal custody for months. The social media influencer is accused of assaulting a federal officer.
DHS says it has detained 10,000 people in LA since June
The Department of Homeland Security has not said how many of the 10,000 have criminal records or how many were deported.
The Department of Homeland Security has not said how many of the 10,000 have criminal records or how many were deported.
Judge issues temporary order blocking ICE from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Orange County wedding photographer deported on way to job in Texas
An Orange County photographer is speaking out after he was deported as he was heading to Texas to photograph a wedding.
An Orange County photographer is speaking out after he was deported as he was heading to Texas to photograph a wedding.
Mass at ICE detention center in California
Catholic bishops made their way to an ICE detention center to hold a mass.
Catholic bishops made their way to an ICE detention center to hold a mass.
Judge blocks Trump Nat'l Guard deployment in LA
A federal judge is blocking the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard troops to Los Angeles. With the judge's ruling, California Governor Gavin Newsom regains control of what to do with the federal troops.
A federal judge is blocking the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard troops to Los Angeles. With the judge's ruling, California Governor Gavin Newsom regains control of what to do with the federal troops.
Judge orders ICE release of immigrant with ties to Karoline Leavitt
A Brazilian woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be released from immigrant detention while she fights potential deportation.
A Brazilian woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be released from immigrant detention while she fights potential deportation.