LA County Parks is expanding capacity at parks across the county. Programs include:

• Free Healthy Snack Program for youth at 48 parks • Mon–Fri • 3 PM – 4 PM • ages 17 and under
• Free Hot Supper Program at Our SPOT Teen Centers in 16 parks • Mon–Fri • 7 PM • ages 12–18
• Free Senior Food Program at 9 parks • Mon–Fri • age 55+

Find locations: parks.lacounty.gov/lacounty-parks-food-programs/

Address: 1002 E Avenue Q-12, Palmdale
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 11 AM – 4 PM (line may form earlier)
Walk-ups welcome. No appointment required.

• 211 LA • Food Pantry Locator
• LA County Parks Food Programs

• CalFresh: Submit renewals on time to avoid gaps. DPSS info →
• WIC: For pregnant people and families with kids under 5. Apply at StartWIC.org or text APPLY to 91997.

• LA County DCBA: Tenant and foreclosure help • (800) 593-8222 • dcba.lacounty.gov
• 211 LA: 24/7 referrals for rental, utility, and legal aid • 211la.org

• Veterans Services: (877) 452-8387 • mva.lacounty.gov
• Aging & Disabilities: Meal eligibility and mobility help • (800) 510-2020
• Pet Assistance: Free pet food via LA County Animal Care & Control • Learn more →

• Appliances in Rentals: Many landlords who provide refrigerators and stoves must keep them in good working order as part of the rental, instead of treating them as “extras.”
• Bag Rules at Stores: Large grocery and retail stores are tightening plastic bag rules. Expect paper or reusable bags, usually with a small fee at checkout.
• Car-Buying Protections: New rules aim to cut “junk fees” and make pricing clearer when you buy a car. Some buyers will have a short “cooling off” period to return a vehicle under certain conditions.
• Self-Storage & Fees: Storage facilities must give clearer written disclosures on late fees, lien sales, and how they contact you before auctioning your unit.

• Higher Minimum Wage: California’s state minimum wage is increasing again in 2026. Some industries like fast food and healthcare already have separate, higher minimums.
• “Stay or Pay” Contracts: Employers will have stricter limits on contracts that try to charge workers back for training if they quit. These “stay or pay” agreements are being narrowed or banned in many situations.
• Job Posting & Pay Transparency: More employers must list pay ranges and keep pay records so it’s easier to spot unfair wage gaps.

• Insulin Cost Caps: New rules limit out-of-pocket costs for many insulin users and encourage lower-cost state-branded insulin options.
• Mental Health Holds: The definition of who can be held or treated under mental health laws is changing, especially where serious self-neglect or substance use is involved. This affects hospitals, law enforcement, and families trying to get loved ones help.

• Mass-Violence Threats: Explicit threats of mass violence (for example at schools, malls, or workplaces) face tougher criminal penalties, even if no attack happens.
• Police Identification: New rules require plain-clothes officers to clearly identify themselves in certain encounters and limit face coverings at some public events so people can tell who is law enforcement.
• Hospitals & Immigration: Hospitals have tighter limits on cooperating with immigration enforcement inside medical facilities, to keep people from avoiding emergency care.

• Student Safety & Harassment: Schools must update policies around bullying, discrimination, and threats, with more focus on documenting incidents and notifying families.
• Civil Claims for Abuse: There are new windows for some survivors of sexual assault or child abuse to bring civil claims that were previously time-barred, under specific conditions.
• State Holidays & Culture: New recognized observances (including additional cultural and religious holidays) are being added to the state calendar. Some may affect school and government closures.

• AI Developers: Large “frontier” AI companies will face new state reporting rules around safety testing, risks, and misuse.
• Consumer Data: Several updates strengthen how companies must handle personal data and disclose when they are using automated decision-making systems.

For full bill text and exact start dates, visit the official California Legislative Information site or talk with a legal professional.