2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Some Cities and Counties Could Lose Homeless Funds Under New Bill
A bill introduced last week by Assemblywoman Luz Rivas (D – San Fernando Valley) would make Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) funds contingent on what the author calls “tangible results.”
Loitering for Prostitution is No Longer an Offense Under CA Law
The governor signed the SB 357 on a cautionary note, stating his administration would be monitoring crime and prosecution trends for "possible unintended consequences."
Bruce’s Beach to Be Returned to Black Heirs
The Legislature has passed a bipartisan bill permitting Los Angeles County to return Bruce’s Beach to the descendants of the Black family it was taken from nearly 100 years ago.
Supervised Drug Consumption Moves Ahead in Legislature
Legislation that would allow Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland to operate sites for supervised drug consumption passed its second committee last week.
Bill Would Help Local Governments License Marijuana Dispensaries
Cities and counties that wish to regulate commercial cannabis could soon get guidance from the state.
SB 50 Fails Senate
"I want to personally committ... that a housing production bill will happen this year," said Senate President Toni Atkins.
Governor Signs Sweeping Rent Control Bill
The governor signed the strongest set of rent protections in the nation on Monday amid a housing and rent crisis that has contributed to double-digit increases in homelessness.
New Law Allows Candidates to Use Campaign Cash for Childcare
California’s governor has signed legislation that will make it easier for parents of young children to run for public office.