Scores of new California laws are going into effect in 2025 after Gov. Gavin Newsom took action on hundreds of bills that crossed his desk last year. Among the legislation Newsom signed into law were bills to crack down on retail crime and property theft;

Lawmakers passed hundreds of bills in 2024, addressing issues including shoplifting, marijuana and artificial intelligence. Here are some of the key measures that begin New Year’s Day.

New laws take effect Jan.1, with the start of the new year. There are a lot of them, but we narrowed it down to a few that will probably impact your everyday life. The new laws cover issues ranging from car seats to gun storage,