Jan 27 2025 2 mins
As California enters 2025, several key developments are shaping the state's legislative, economic, and environmental landscapes. The California State Legislature reconvened on January 6 for the 2025-2026 biennial Legislative Session, with 23 new Assembly Members and 12 new State Senators sworn in during the organizational session in December[1]. Notably, Assembly Member Vince Fong and State Senator Janet Nguyen have vacated their seats, prompting special elections to be called by Governor Gavin Newsom.
In economic news, California's job market has rebounded, adding 167,000 jobs in the first eleven months of 2024, significantly higher than the same period in 2023[2]. The state's inflation rate is projected to moderate to 2.3% in 2025, aligning with historical trends.
On the environmental front, the California Department of Water Resources predicts a dry 2025, with major storms expected only in the first and last few months of the year[3]. This forecast follows a wet 2024, which saw above-average snowpack levels and full reservoirs.
New laws are also taking effect in 2025, including measures to crack down on retail theft and changes to juvenile dependency and child welfare proceedings[5]. Tenants now have 10 days to respond to unlawful detainer summons and complaints, doubling the previous 5-day window.
Looking Ahead:
- The State Legislature will take a break for Spring Recess from April 11 through April 20, followed by several important legislative dates.
- Special Districts Legislative Days will take place on May 20-21 in Sacramento, offering a unique opportunity to engage with California's top decision-makers.
- The Legislature will break for Summer Recess upon adjournment on July 18 and reconvene on August 18.
- The California Department of Water Resources will continue to monitor and manage water supplies, preparing for potential dry conditions in 2025.
In economic news, California's job market has rebounded, adding 167,000 jobs in the first eleven months of 2024, significantly higher than the same period in 2023[2]. The state's inflation rate is projected to moderate to 2.3% in 2025, aligning with historical trends.
On the environmental front, the California Department of Water Resources predicts a dry 2025, with major storms expected only in the first and last few months of the year[3]. This forecast follows a wet 2024, which saw above-average snowpack levels and full reservoirs.
New laws are also taking effect in 2025, including measures to crack down on retail theft and changes to juvenile dependency and child welfare proceedings[5]. Tenants now have 10 days to respond to unlawful detainer summons and complaints, doubling the previous 5-day window.
Looking Ahead:
- The State Legislature will take a break for Spring Recess from April 11 through April 20, followed by several important legislative dates.
- Special Districts Legislative Days will take place on May 20-21 in Sacramento, offering a unique opportunity to engage with California's top decision-makers.
- The Legislature will break for Summer Recess upon adjournment on July 18 and reconvene on August 18.
- The California Department of Water Resources will continue to monitor and manage water supplies, preparing for potential dry conditions in 2025.