The Sacramento Brief, January 1, 2025
I’m Carol. It’s New Year’s Day 2026.
New year, same Sacramento swagger… just better boundaries and cuter intentions.
Welcome to Day One.
[NEWS]
Hundreds of new California laws take effect with the new year, touching housing, health, technology, and everyday life.
Minimum wage climbs to $16.90 an hour in 2026, and single-use plastic carryout bags are now banned — shoppers will need to bring their own or pay ten cents for paper.
Renters gain new protections too. By 2026, landlords must provide working refrigerators and stoves, unless tenants agree to supply their own. Car buyers also get a…
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