California plastic bag ban in effect: What to know
Shoppers using food assistance programs remain exempt from the paper bag fee.
Shoppers using food assistance programs remain exempt from the paper bag fee.
California new laws 2026 include additional holiday, tortilla change
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a sweeping array of bills for 2026 covering consumer protection, labor rights, education, and public safety.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a sweeping array of bills for 2026 covering consumer protection, labor rights, education, and public safety.
2026 Tournament of Roses Parade
A replay of the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Jan. 1, 2026.
A replay of the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Jan. 1, 2026.
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.
Rose Parade 2026 float award winners: Full list
Cal Poly Universities earned the 2026 Sweepstakes Trophy, the parade’s top honor, for their student-built float "Jungle Jumpstart," which featured a rainforest team of animals repairing a robot.
Cal Poly Universities earned the 2026 Sweepstakes Trophy, the parade’s top honor, for their student-built float "Jungle Jumpstart," which featured a rainforest team of animals repairing a robot.
Mickey Rourke faces eviction over $59K unpaid rent debt from Los Angeles bungalow property
The three-bedroom home, built in 1926, is nearby the LA County Museum of Art and the Los Angeles Farmer’s Market.
The three-bedroom home, built in 1926, is nearby the LA County Museum of Art and the Los Angeles Farmer’s Market.
SoCal residents prepare for rainy New Year's Day
Southern California is welcoming the new year with another rainstorm that will continue through the weekend.
Southern California is welcoming the new year with another rainstorm that will continue through the weekend.
2026 Rose Parade highlights: Recap, float winners, and more
The 137th Tournament of Roses Parade was held in Pasadena on New Year's Day, featuring 39 floral floats, 17 equestrian teams and 19 marching bands.
The 137th Tournament of Roses Parade was held in Pasadena on New Year's Day, featuring 39 floral floats, 17 equestrian teams and 19 marching bands.
Parents sue Studio City school over son's death
The parents of a 15-year-old boy who died after being struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of Campbell Hall are suing the school.
The parents of a 15-year-old boy who died after being struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of Campbell Hall are suing the school.
CA launches new laws to aid homeowners
We're just days away from the 1-year anniversary of the devastating January wildfires. Many fire survivors have been challenged by the response of insurance companies, but that might change with new laws related to homeowners' insurance that go into effect on New Year's Day.
We're just days away from the 1-year anniversary of the devastating January wildfires. Many fire survivors have been challenged by the response of insurance companies, but that might change with new laws related to homeowners' insurance that go into effect on New Year's Day.
Trump says Nat'l Guard troops can leave LA, Portland, Chicago
President Trump said he's removing all National Guard troops from LA, Portland, and Chicago due to decreased crime.
President Trump said he's removing all National Guard troops from LA, Portland, and Chicago due to decreased crime.
Firefighter dies during medical emergency
A Cal Fire engineer died after experiencing a medical emergency while on-duty.
A Cal Fire engineer died after experiencing a medical emergency while on-duty.
LA braces for rain while Rose Parade and NYE festivities continue
Rain for shine, nothing is stopping people from enjoying New Year's Eve celebrations, especially the Rose Parade.
Rain for shine, nothing is stopping people from enjoying New Year's Eve celebrations, especially the Rose Parade.
Trump says he's removing National Guard from LA, Chicago, Portland
He made the announcement in a Truth Social post saying his decision is due to crime being reduced in those cities, but suggested that troops could return if crime "begins to soar again."
He made the announcement in a Truth Social post saying his decision is due to crime being reduced in those cities, but suggested that troops could return if crime "begins to soar again."
California firefighter dies after experiencing medical emergency while battling fire
Fire Apparatus Engineer Danny Cook, 45, was battling a structure fire Wednesday morning in Perris when he experienced a medical emergency.
Fire Apparatus Engineer Danny Cook, 45, was battling a structure fire Wednesday morning in Perris when he experienced a medical emergency.
New California laws roundup
The laws cover everything from immigration to education.
The laws cover everything from immigration to education.
New Year's rainstorm moves into SoCal
Southern California is gearing up for a wet start to the new year.
Southern California is gearing up for a wet start to the new year.
19-year-old hiker ID'd as one of three found dead on Mt. Baldy
Extreme Santa Ana winds twice prevented rescue helicopters from hoisting the hikers, forcing an air medic to confirm the deaths on-site Monday evening.
Extreme Santa Ana winds twice prevented rescue helicopters from hoisting the hikers, forcing an air medic to confirm the deaths on-site Monday evening.
1 of 3 hikers found dead on Mt Baldy ID'd
One of the hikers was identified as 19-year-old Marcus Casanova of Seal Beach.
One of the hikers was identified as 19-year-old Marcus Casanova of Seal Beach.
California delays revoking 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses after immigrant truckers sue
Currently, immigrants make up approximately 20% of the trucking workforce.
Currently, immigrants make up approximately 20% of the trucking workforce.