Over 1,000 new and tweaked California laws will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025 signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Among them are safeguards for renters, pedestrians, LGBTQ+ youth, and women's health.
U.S. stock markets will be open on New Year's Eve day. The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will both hold regular trading sessions on the final day of 2024 before being closed for New Year's Day.