California sues ExxonMobil for allegedly misleading the public on plastic recycling's effectiveness, as part of its wider effort to combat plastic pollution.

California Governor Newsom signed a law to protect minors from addictive social media content, requiring parental consent, to take effect in 2027. Critics raise privacy concerns over the law.

Marqueece Harris-Dawson became the LA City Council President, taking over from term-limited Paul Krekorian, to address homelessness and housing. Mayor Bass supports his leadership.

Governor Newsom signs a bipartisan housing package to address California's housing and homelessness crises, including plans for streamlined housing production and enforcement penalties for non-compliant cities.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department bans deputies from joining law enforcement gangs and hate groups, aiming to rebuild trust and eliminate systemic issues within the department.

Gov. Newsom's Housing Accountability Unit has facilitated the development of 7,500 new homes in California, tackling legal and bureaucratic barriers and ensuring local compliance with housing laws.

California Governor Newsom signs bills to combat election-related deepfakes, demanding transparency and immediate action from online platforms to remove or label manipulated content.

LA Mayor Karen Bass releases a summary report on stakeholder feedback for the search of a new LAPD Chief, after consultations with officers, community leaders, and residents.

Los Angeles introduces the AdvantAGE LA Plan to support employment for older workers, featuring age-inclusive training and collaboration with AARP to promote workforce equity.

California's Governor and housing officials are challenging Norwalk's ban on new homeless shelters, warning of potential legal action over housing inequity.

Supervisor Janice Hahn allocates $5 million to assist residents facing land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes, urging rapid distribution of funds to the affected community.

Palmdale residents are upset over the cancelled Caltrans meetings regarding the SR-14 North LA County Safety and Mobility Improvement Study. The mayor criticized the delay, emphasizing the project's importance for safe transportation.

California Governor Newsom has introduced emergency regulations to prevent the sale of THC-laced hemp products to minors, aiming to protect their health and ensure compliance with state laws.