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EducationCalifornia Community Colleges Will Gain New Authority to Offer Bachelor’s Degrees, Including Those Duplicating CSU and UC Programs, Under a Law Signed by the Governor Effective 2028.
Politics & GovernmentNew Legislation, Championed by Auto Enthusiast Jay Leno, Expands Exemptions for Certain Vintage Vehicles Not Used for Everyday Transport.
Crime & Public SafetyNew State Law Grants Judges Greater Power to Deny Mental Health Diversion to Defendants Deemed a Public Safety Risk, Drawing Praise From Law Enforcement and Orange County Prosecutors.
Local NewsA Sweeping Wave of New State Legislation Has Taken Effect Across California, with Some Statutes Aiming to Increase Public Transparency and Consumer Safety by July 1, 2026.
Crime & Public SafetyGovernor Gavin Newsom Signed AB 46, Empowering Judges to Better Assess Public Safety Risks and Treatment Plans in Mental Health Diversion Decisions.
Crime & Public SafetyGovernor Newsom's Signing of AB 46 Empowers Courts to Deny Diversion in Cases Where Defendants Pose an Undue Risk to Community Safety, a Move Lauded by Orange County Officials.
EducationThe Legislature Faces an August 31 Deadline to Act on Proposals Affecting School Finance, Substitute Teachers, and Early Math Screening.
