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California drivers may be entitled to gas settlement payment. Here's how to get it.
California residents who purchased gas in Southern California in 2015 may be entitled to a settlement payment.
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Here are new California laws signed by Gov. Newsom
Here are some of the new laws that will go into effect in the coming months as early as Jan. 1, 2025.
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California governor signs law banning college legacy and donor admissions
Private, nonprofit colleges in California will be banned from giving preference in the admissions process to applicants related to alumni or donors of the school under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Gov. Newsom signs bill ensuring milk for infants, regardless of insurance
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3059 into law Monday, intended to allow more families to receive donor milk for their babies regardless of what insurance they have.
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California families will see expanded IVF, fertility insurance coverage thanks to new law
Millions of Californians will see expanded access to IVF and other fertility treatments thanks to a new state mandate.
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New state law expands insurance coverage of fertility treatments
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that expands access to IVF and fertility treatments in the state. Brittany Hope reports for the NBC4 News at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
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Why did Newsom sign an octopus farming ban in California? Here's why
Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday signed a bill into law to ban the farming of octopuses and farmed octopus sales.
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Move aside, California grizzly bear! Golden State gets official crustacean, slug and seashell
California now has three more state symbols, as of law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom: The Dungeness crab, the banana slug and the black abalone seashell.
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Inside look at LASD human trafficking taskforce in Compton
An LASD task force is looking to stop human trafficking after several communities across LA County have said it has plagued their neighborhoods for years. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Prop 33: Bringing rent control to California
The highly debated measure, prop 33, aims to address the issue of housing and affordability in California. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2024.
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New California law increases penalty for soliciting minors to a felony crime
The penalty for soliciting and buying sex from minors under 16 will be raised to a felony under a new California law signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday.
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California laws aim to protect earnings of child social media stars
Parents in California who profit from social media posts featuring their children will be required to set aside some earnings for the minors.
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Parents will have to set aside some earnings for child influencers under new California laws
Parents and guardians who profit from social media posts featuring their children will soon be required to set aside some earnings for the starlets.
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Man arrested in Santa Maria courthouse explosion was scheduled for court appearance
More details are revealed about the suspect accused of detonating an explosive at a Santa Barbara County courthouse.
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Explosion at Santa Maria courthouse causes injuries
Injuries are reported after an explosion at a Santa Maria courthouse. Video broadcast Wednesday Sept. 25, 2024 on the NBC4 News at 11 a.m.
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Man in custody after explosion at Santa Maria courthouse injures several people
A courthouse in Santa Barbara County was closed Wednesday morning following a report of an explosion that caused injuries.
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California governor signs bills to bolster gun control
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several gun control measures Tuesday, including one that allows the court to consider stalking and animal cruelty as grounds to restrict access to firearms.
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Gov. Newsom vetoes bill that would have allowed undocumented students to work on campus
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed undocumented college students to work on campuses in California.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes undocumented student employment bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have provided opportunities for undocumented students to work on their college campuses. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.
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Gov. Newsom signs bill banning the use of cellphones during school hours
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill that restricts the use of smartphones on school campuses in California.