After 70+ years, beloved California restaurant abruptly announces closure; employees left scrambling
Bobbi’s Coffee Shop & Cafe, a beloved restaurant in Cupertino, California, is permanently closing its doors on December 31, 2025, after over 55 years in business (over 70 years if…
Preliminary 5.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Northern California
(KRON) — A preliminary 5.0 magnitude earthquake shook Northern California late Sunday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was reported in Susanville, a city in Lassen County. The earthquake was reported at 4:41 p.m., with a depth of 6.4 kilometers. USGS later in the...
New California law expands Newsom’s mental health court
A California new law expands CARE Court, a mental health program championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, to include some people diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Billionaires eye California exit as wealth tax looms
California – Some of the wealthiest figures in American tech are quietly considering cutting their ties to California
Cities can’t punish outreach workers for helping homeless Californians under new law
A new law going into effect Jan. 1, 2026 prevents cities from penalizing outreach workers who provide services such as legal aid or hand out blankets at encampments.
New California law involving tortillas takes effect in 2026
Assembly Bill 1830 requires that corn masa flour and wet corn masa products contain a specified amount of folic acid beginning January 1, 2026, in order to reduce the rate of certain birth defects in Latino communities.
California Warning: “Brazen” Predator Spotted in Backyards
From the quiet neighborhoods of Placer County to the densely populated hills of Southern California, these encounters have triggered urgent warnings for residents to secure their properties as predators move closer to back doors than ever before. 1. The Brazen Behavior. In recent months, security cameras from the Bay...
How justice changed in California in 2025: Prop. 36 toughened penalties, prisons kept shrinking
Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2025 announced the closure of another prison, a shutdown that’s possible because the state is incarcerating far fewer people than it did just a decade ago. The post How justice changed in California in 2025: Prop. 36 toughened penalties, prisons kept shrinking appeared first on Long Beach Post .
New California Laws 2026: Part 21- Parking Violations, Building Permits, Hospital Pricing
Sacramento, Calif. – Part 21 of the New California Laws 2026 series covers laws chaptered during the 2024–25 legislative session. This installment highlights new legislation on Parking Violations, Building Permits, Hospital Pricing, and additional statewide updates. For complete bill text, authorship details, and...
California Highway Patrol Highlights new laws going into effect in 2026
Many new transportation focused laws going into effect in 2026 are focused on E-bike safety and speeding.
