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Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative voters passed this year, alongside related bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law.

A new California law will prohibit state-chartered banks from charging fees for withdrawals that are instantaneously declined.

The increase in lobbyists means there鈥檚 now at least one lobbyist for every legislative staff member.

Voters said no to expanded rent control, but tenants facing evictions will have more time to fight to keep their homes under a new California law.

Democratic State Senator Scott Wiener from San Francisco says California could unintentionally support a Republican-led constitutional convention and is urging the state Legislature to hedge that possibility.

New California law prevents schools from requiring staff to notify parents if a student identifies as LGBTQ. It鈥檚 in response to some districts requiring staff to notify parents when students identify as a gender other than what鈥檚 in their official files.

The state is allowing more on-street alcohol sales and food in cannabis lounges. Supporters say the laws will boost downtown economies.

Depression and anxiety are on the rise among young people, and a new California bill aims to bring that down by putting a warning label on social media.

Few bills fail in the Legislature because lawmakers publicly vote 鈥渘o.鈥� Instead, most bills die when they are shelved, without lawmakers having to take tough votes.

Law enforcement completed their sweep of the Capitol and surrounding buildings around 12:30 p.m. and determined the area was safe to return to.

Birth centers are midwife-run facilities that deliver babies outside of hospitals. They have struggled to stay in business in part because of strict state licensing requirements.

Reflecting concern about too many bills, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas lowered the number legislators are allowed to introduce.