Srishti Prabha

CapRadio reporters take a look at a few new California laws that may make a difference to you in the coming year, from new rules for building affordable housing to how you interact with police officers and new emission standards for certain small engines (think leaf blowers).

One year after California launched a program creating college savings accounts to address educational inequity, only 6% of the accounts have been claimed. Now state officials are increasing efforts to get students and families to sign up.

The California Legislature ended its 2023 session Thursday night, wrapping a nine-month period during which state lawmakers debated and passed hundreds of bills. Here's an overview.