
A new year brings new state laws, with Gov. Gavin Newsom signing hundreds of bills addressing many of California’s pressing issues. The bills range from cracking down on crime to creating safer spaces in schools for LGBTQ+ students, all of which will affect Silicon Valley. Here’s a list of some laws that take effect in 2025. Cannabis and alcohol Assembly Bill 1775: Cannabis cafes will be allowed to sell food and beverages that aren’t pre-packaged, as well as tickets to performances, such as live music. Purple Lotus opened San Jose’s first downtown retail storefront for cannabis this year. Senate Bill…
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