New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
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.
From e-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws for 2026
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
Sunday marks busy day at LAX for end-of-year holiday travel season
LAX experienced a busy but calm post-Christmas travel rush on Sunday as TSA projected Dec. 28 to be the peak day of the holiday travel season.
LAX experienced a busy but calm post-Christmas travel rush on Sunday as TSA projected Dec. 28 to be the peak day of the holiday travel season.
High speed rail: California drops lawsuit seeking to reinstate federal funding
The California High-Speed Rail Authority said this week that it would focus on other funding sources to complete the project, which is estimated to cost more than $100 billion.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority said this week that it would focus on other funding sources to complete the project, which is estimated to cost more than $100 billion.
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.
California cracking down on 100+ mph speeders - here's how
The DMV can now suspend or revoke licenses through an administrative process regardless of a court conviction.
The DMV can now suspend or revoke licenses through an administrative process regardless of a court conviction.
Driverless Waymo taxis begin operating on Los Angeles freeways
Waymo has begun offering select riders access to driverless taxi trips on Los Angeles freeways, expanding its autonomous service beyond surface streets.
Waymo has begun offering select riders access to driverless taxi trips on Los Angeles freeways, expanding its autonomous service beyond surface streets.
Waymo cars now on Los Angeles freeways
Waymo has begun offering select riders access to driverless taxi trips on Los Angeles freeways, expanding its autonomous service beyond surface streets.
Waymo has begun offering select riders access to driverless taxi trips on Los Angeles freeways, expanding its autonomous service beyond surface streets.
Los Angeles holiday travel rush in full swing
The holiday travel rush is in full swing across Southern California.
The holiday travel rush is in full swing across Southern California.
405 Freeway traffic: Weekend closures Dec. 19-22
Paving work will start at 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 through 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22.
Paving work will start at 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 through 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22.
Uber driver charged with raping unconscious woman in Camarillo
A Bakersfield Uber driver has been charged with the alleged rape rape of an unconscious woman in Camarillo after picking her up at a Thousand Oaks bar, according to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.
A Bakersfield Uber driver has been charged with the alleged rape rape of an unconscious woman in Camarillo after picking her up at a Thousand Oaks bar, according to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.
Holiday travel 2025: Record 10.2 million SoCal travelers to hit the road
Southern California holiday travel is set to hit a record 10.2M people this year. See the best times to drive and the freeways to avoid if possible.
Southern California holiday travel is set to hit a record 10.2M people this year. See the best times to drive and the freeways to avoid if possible.
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.
Rideshare driver accused of raping unconscious woman in Ventura County
Simranjit Singh Sekhon is accused of assaulting an intoxicated woman after driving her from Thousand Oaks to Camarillo in November 2025.
Simranjit Singh Sekhon is accused of assaulting an intoxicated woman after driving her from Thousand Oaks to Camarillo in November 2025.
FTC Uber lawsuit: Several states join complaint over subscription practices
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Woman finds man hiding in trunk of self-driving Waymo in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles woman found a man hiding in the trunk of a self-driving Waymo.
A Los Angeles woman found a man hiding in the trunk of a self-driving Waymo.
Man hides in truck of self-driving Waymo
A Los Angeles woman found a man hiding in the trunk of a self-driving Waymo.
A Los Angeles woman found a man hiding in the trunk of a self-driving Waymo.
Gas prices drop below $3 a gallon in 37 states - See where
Americans are seeing relief at the pump as the national average for regular gas is now below $3 a gallon in 37 states.
Americans are seeing relief at the pump as the national average for regular gas is now below $3 a gallon in 37 states.
DOT halts enforcement of key airline rule after carriers' request
The Department of Transportation is pausing refund obligations for passengers when airlines change flight numbers.
The Department of Transportation is pausing refund obligations for passengers when airlines change flight numbers.