New California laws 2024: Lowrider cruising in California to become legal statewide

Lowrider cruising across California will become legal on January 1, 2023, ending a decades-long ban on the popular pastime that holds cultural significance for many communities.

Redistricting commission OK'd by LA City Council 1 year after City Hall's leaked recording scandal

The leaked audio recorded former Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez, former councilmember Gil Cedillo and current councilmember Kevin De León discussing ways to redraw districts in their favor and making racist comments about a colleague's son.

Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo arrested for suspected DUI

Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo, a Los Angeles Democrat who is vying for the City Council seat held by Kevin de León, was arrested early Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Kevin de León and city of LA sued by activist for Holiday party confrontation

Activist Jason Reedy alleged physical assault in the suit and failure to provide security at last year's Holiday event where the recorded fight broke out between Kevin de León and multiple protestors.

RFK Jr.'s Los Angeles home trespassed twice by same person in one day

A man is accused of trying to break into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s home not once but twice in one day in Los Angeles' Brentwood area.

Larry Elder drops out of 2024 GOP bid for president

Larry Elder is dropping out of the 2024 GOP campaign for president. Now, the longtime talk radio host will show his support for Donald Trump.

San Fernando politician Cindy Montañez dead at age 50

Former Councilmember Cindy Montañez is remembered for her work not only in local politics, but also for her environmental advocacy.

City Council approves building of controversial West LA housing facility for homeless

The City Council is giving the green light in the building of the controversial West Los Angeles housing facility for the area's homeless. The project is expected to open in 2024.

California's new Senator Laphonza Butler breaks silence on possible 2024 run

It’s been less than two weeks since Laphonza Butler was hand-picked by Newsom to fill the Senate seat of the late Dianne Feinstein, and the question remains – will Butler enter the 2024 race to run for the seat in her own right?

New California law aims to force people with mental illness or addiction to get help

More Californians with untreated mental illness and addiction issues could be detained against their will and forced into treatment under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a move to help overhaul the state’s mental health system and address its growing homelessness crisis.

Dodger legend Steve Garvey to run for U.S. Senate

Dodger legend Steve Garvey tells FOX 11's Elex Michaelson he is running for U.S. Senate as a Republican.

California 1st state in nation to codify federal school nutrition standards

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed Healthy Meals for Kids into law, making California the first state in the nation to codify President Joe Biden’s new federal guidelines on school nutrition standards aimed at reducing sugar and salt in school meals.

Mark Ridley-Thomas to remain free during appeal

Former Los Angeles County elected official Mark Ridley-Thomas will remain free while he appeals his conviction on federal corruption charges, according to court documents obtained Friday.