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The following is a selection of some the unique new laws that will go into effect on January 1, 2025: California Governor Gavin Newsom signed state Assembly Bill 1775 in September, clearing the path ...

A new law going into effect on Jan. 1, 2025 prohibits cars from parking within 20 feet of a marked crosswalk. California will ...

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In October 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed ABX2-1 into law, requiring oil refineries to keep inventory to avoid supply ...