Starting on July 1, new laws will go into effect, impacting Californians in various ways, including higher minimum wages and how food and beverage goods are labeled for consumers.
Minimum wage
Local jurisdictions, such as Los Angeles County, will update their minimum wage ordinance, with t...
The closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge is adding time to commutes and forcing drivers to seek alternate routes as a major reconstruction project gets underway....
Dan Shimell, an attorney and a new face in local politics, is Santa Ana’s next mayor after an unexpected win against incumbent Valerie Amezcua. (Courtesy of Dan Shimell) Dan Shimell, an attorney and a new face in local politics, is Santa Ana’s next mayor after a shocking win agai...
LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · Nov 10, 2026
Nazmul Chaudhry, owner of Deshi Food in Little Bangladesh, told all his customers and friends to vote for Nithya Raman for mayor of Los Angeles after she spent time in the community speaking to residents about their concerns. (Courtesy Nazmul Chaudhry) For seven years, Nazmul Cha...
LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · Nov 10, 2026