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New Public Safety Laws For 2025 That Target Organized Retail Theft

SACRAMENTO - Organized retail theft and dangerous “smash and grab” crimes have had a chilling effect on communities across California. But in 2025, new public safety laws passed by the Legislature will go into effect, holding thieves accountable and...

Assemblymember Nick Schultz Named Public Safety Committee Chair

Sacramento, CA –Assemblymember Nick Schultz (D-Burbank) has been appointed to serve as the Chair of the Assembly Committee on Public Safety by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas for the 2025-26 Legislative Session. The appointment places Schultz at the helm of...

Addis to Lead California's Budget Subcommittee on Health

SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) has been appointed Chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health by Speaker Robert Rivas. In this capacity, Addis will oversee fiscal policies related to Medi-Cal, mental health services, access...

12 New Laws To Improve Affordability And Help Californians Save Money

SACRAMENTO— Californians will begin to see economic relief beginning in the new year thanks to a new set of laws going into effect on January 1.These new laws will put more money in people’s wallets by easing financial pressures on families and improving...