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Lawmakers introduced these bills to close loopholes that emerged after California’s initial effort to shut down the puppy mill pipeline.

Capitol Briefs: A hint of what’s on tap for 2026

California will usher in new rules in 2026 that will aim to keep up with the changes in our society, including the advancement of artificial intelligence and the increase in electric bike riders, especially minors without a drivers license.

Here's a look at some of the new California laws that will go into effect in the coming year.

Hundreds of new California laws will take effect in 2026. Here are a few worth noting.

The new laws aim to protect animal welfare and ease veterinary care.

A California new law expands CARE Court, a mental health program championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, to include some people diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Here are selections, made with your help, of the 125 people who were vital parts of Orange County’s story for 2025.

Advertising on streaming services is a big new growth business for marketing and media companies, but consumers are increasingly frustrated by what they see and hear on their screens.

Since 2016, California enacted more AI regulations than any other state. The president’s new order against such laws worries state officials.

Silicon Valley’s getting rich. Hollywood’s barely scraping by. And yet, tech companies are relying on actors and artists’ work to train its AI models and rake in profits — or at least that’s how some in the struggling film industry see it.