Californias

California’s Ban on Carrying Firearms Blocked Again as Court Case Continues

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The implementation of a California law prohibiting the carrying of firearms in most public places has been halted once again due to an ongoing court case. On Saturday, a panel from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a temporary hold that had allowed the law to go into effect on January 1. This decision upholds U.S. District Judge Cormac Carney’s ruling from December 20, which blocked the law on the grounds that it violated the Second Amendment and would likely be found unconstitutional. The law, signed by Democratic Governor Gavin … Read more

California’s Gun Carrying Law Blocked Again by 9th Circuit Court of Appeals: Public Spaces Still Free for Firearm Holders

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SACRAMENTO, California – A California law that would have prohibited residents from carrying firearms in most public spaces has been temporarily blocked by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The court ruled against the decision made last week to allow the law to go into effect in 2024. The law, known as SB2 and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in September, aimed to ban Californians from carrying guns in 26 types of public places including parks, sports stadiums, hospitals, and houses of worship. It also introduced new guidelines for obtaining a concealed carry weapons permit, … Read more

Groundbreaking Study Shows California’s Gun Laws Could Save 300,000 Lives in Next Decade

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Sacramento, California – A recent study conducted by gun safety group Everytown USA has confirmed the life-saving impact of California’s gun laws. According to the study, if all states were to adopt similar policies and match California’s gun death rate, an estimated 300,000 lives could be saved over the next decade. The study, released by the gun violence prevention non-profit organization, provides the first glimpse into the potential impact of stronger gun laws across the United States. With significant variations in firearm laws from state to state, experts see this estimate as a significant breakthrough … Read more

California’s Changing ADU Laws: A Solution or Neighborhood Battle?

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Napa, California – The laws surrounding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in California are undergoing continual changes. ADUs, commonly referred to as granny flats or in-law units, are aimed at alleviating the housing shortage by creating more housing options. In the past, the state permitted one main residence, one ADU, and one JADU on any legal single-family residential lot. However, a new state policy is giving municipalities the authority to approve an additional detached ADU under certain circumstances and interpretations. The combination of these laws, along with other housing laws … Read more