ESPARTO, Calif. (AP) — An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in northern California caused several fires, sending black smoke into the air and forcing evacuations, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

Days before the Fourth of July, an explosion at a warehouse storing fireworks in Northern California set off a dramatic pyrotechnics display along with flames and smoke, officials said.

Clearer instructions for short-term rental guests. Easier ways to cancel subscriptions. These, and more, changes are coming July 1.

From a health insurance update to new rules for bars and vacation rentals, here are some of the state laws now in place.

The new laws in California extend workplace protections for certain workers, provide suicide prevention information for students and more.