Ryan Sabalow, CalMatters, Author at Long Beach Post

Classic cars will still need a smog test in California after lawmakers reject Jay Leno bill

by Ryan Sabalow, CalMatters September 1, 2025September 1, 2025

California’s Assembly Appropriations Committee killed “Leno’s Law” that aimed to give classic car owners like him a pass from smog requirements.

The California state capitol building.

Sick of loud ads on Netflix? A proposed California law would turn down the volume

by Ryan Sabalow, CalMatters July 13, 2025July 11, 2025

California lawmakers kill bid to force HOAs to follow open meeting laws

by Ryan Sabalow, CalMatters May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

Trade & Transportation

California railroads: Unions push to shorten trains, but companies warn of higher costs

by Ryan Sabalow, CalMatters April 25, 2025

Can California vets claw back another cat declawing ban? Lawmakers are trying

by Ryan Sabalow, CalMatters April 7, 2025April 7, 2025

The California state capitol building.

No more calling ‘shotgun?’ California could ban teens from riding in the front seat

by Ryan Sabalow, CalMatters April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

New law inspired by ex-lawmaker’s DUI adds to alcohol education in California schools

by Ryan Sabalow, CalMatters December 31, 2024December 31, 2024

California’s Republican caucus is growing and more diverse, but it’s a long way from power

by Ryan Sabalow, CalMatters November 28, 2024November 27, 2024

Plan to regulate access to online porn in California dies quietly in Legislature

by Ryan Sabalow, CalMatters August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

Democrats run the California Capitol. When the party backs a bill, lawmakers pay attention

by Ryan Sabalow, CalMatters July 22, 2024July 22, 2024