Los Angeles faces new mayor as Bill Maher questions direction
Michael Bennett
Michael Bennett
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.
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.
California Government & Civic Life
West Hollywood creates registry for multipartner domestic partnerships
Elections and Ballot Measures
Insurance leadership changes in Georgia Oklahoma and Kansas as California contest remains unresolved
Elections and Ballot Measures
California voters approve major housing bonds as rent control fails in Redwood City
Courts and Legal Affairs
California court rejects lease cap on tenant court costs in Los Angeles deposit dispute
Nithya Raman unseats Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral election
Nithya Raman has been elected as Los Angeles' first South Asian mayor after defeating incumbent Karen Bass, with a campaign centered on homelessness and public services.
California Government & Civic Life
California Democrats confront budget shortfall and rising costs after election
Elections and Ballot Measures
Santa Monica incumbents and renter protections lead in early election results
California Government & Civic Life
Xavier Becerra wins California governor race in historic milestone for Latino leadership
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.
Elections and Ballot Measures
Berkeley Voters Back Infrastructure Bonds and Rent Protections as Public Bank Measure Faces Uncertainty
California Government & Civic Life
Redwood City rent control measure trails as San Pablo proposal advances
California Government & Civic Life
California Sets National Benchmark for Wildfire Smoke Remediation Standards
California voters face key decisions on housing bond and rent control measures
Major statewide and local housing proposals, including an $11.3 billion bond and new rent control rules, are up for a vote as California addresses affordability and development challenges.
