Laws

California Governor Jerry Brown signed two bills into law Thursday aimed at reducing water consumption in the state, even in non-drought conditions.

• By Kate Wheeling

Yes, America has a strong gun culture, but laws can be changed nonetheless.

• By Seth Masket

The only federal law that regulates detention conditions for juveniles is due for an upgrade.

• By Lauren Kirchner

A review of more than a decade of gun-law science pinpoints which laws are backed by the best evidence.

• By Francie Diep

There are still many areas where selling and even possessing alcohol is illegal. Research shows that they are probably not faring as well as their wet counterparts.

• By Scott Keyes

Night School just wanted to provide a modest, low-cost bus service from San Francisco to the East Bay. Without expensive lobbyists and venture capital, the rule-abiding company folded after hitting bureaucratic roadblocks.

• By Susie Cagle

Experiencing the liquor laws of The Big Easy can remind you of the power of culture to render alternative ways of life invisible.

• By Lisa Wade