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A new surge operation to combat violent crime in San Bernardino started on Monday. 

The operation aims to crack down or organized retail theft and violent crime. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.

California’s special legislative session came to an end Monday with a victory for Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats pushing for gas price regulation.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill aimed at curbing “surging gas prices in California”. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2024.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved $130.7 million to clear homeless encampments across the state. 

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the city of Norwalk would lose its housing element after the city council voted to ban the construction of new homeless shelters.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is stripping the city of Norwalk of state funds for housing and the homeless after their city council banned the construction of any new homeless shelters. Brittany Hope reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Oct. 3, 2024.

The last call for drinks is 2 a.m. in California, but the state will soon carve out an exception to allow alcohol to be served until 4 a.m. for one private, members-only club located in the Los Angeles Clippers’ new state-of-the-art arena.

Here are some of the new laws that will go into effect in the coming months as early as Jan. 1, 2025.

Millions of Californians will see expanded access to IVF and other fertility treatments thanks to a new state mandate. 

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.

Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday signed a bill into law to ban the farming of octopuses and farmed octopus sales.

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.

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.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills into law Wednesday aimed at reducing polluting oil and gas operations near schools and daycare centers in California.

As concerns over social media, mental health and distraction in the classroom continue to grow, a new California law limits the use of smartphones during school hours. Michelle Valles reports for the NBC4 News at 5 a.m. on Sept. 24, 2024.

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed undocumented college students to work on campuses in California.

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.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill that restricts the use of smartphones on school campuses in California.

Starting January 2026 shoppers will now just be asked if they want a paper bag at checkout. Michelle Valles reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Sept. 23, 2024.