Gerardo Zavala

REI estimates the average e-bike costs around $2,000, with high-end models exceeding $6,000. The lack of secure parking makes them vulnerable to theft or damage.

California has reached an agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration to protect $4 billion in federal funding for its high-speed rail project while a lawsuit over the money plays out in court. These funds are now held in a legal trust, ensuring they cannot be redirected until the lawsuit concludes.

Governor Gavin Newsom sent a letter to President Donald Trump Monday, saying he’ll back off California’s controversial redistricting plans if Trump first cancels similar efforts by the GOP in states like Texas.

This past year California lawmakers passed — and Governor Gavin Newsom signed — more than 100 bills, and many of those have become new laws in 2025. Plus there are bills from previous years that are also scheduled to take effect after Jan. 1.

Law enforcement completed their sweep of the Capitol and surrounding buildings around 12:30 p.m. and determined the area was safe to return to.