California’s legislators pass hundreds of new laws each year, most of which take effect in January. But a handful kick in on July 1, the start of the state’s fiscal year. Signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom ...

Laura Robles, 14, swabs her mouth for a self-administered coronavirus test at Los Angeles' Union Station last year. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times) Health insurers must cover the cost of coronavirus ...

Big changes in how would-be lawyers gain admission to the bar in California—and how much they have to pay for it—are on the horizon. The state bar board of trustees next month is expected to weigh ...