California has adopted updated confined space safety standards for the construction industry that take effect Jan. 1, 2026, ...

Stay compliant in 2026. Learn about new California contractor laws affect workers’ comp, cancellation of home-improvement ...

New California bar exam multiple choice and essay questions could be checked by Golden State judges under a set of rules passed Thursday. The state bar is still weighing whether to continue its plan ...

Yul Ryan Nelson was paying another contractor to use its license, according the state building regulator. The Registrar of Contractors regularly warns consumers to not hire unlicensed builders because ...

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In California, both vehicles and drivers have a lot of requirements to meet before they get on the road, from up-to-date vehicle registration to a valid driver’s license. What does California law say ...