Newsom signs laws to curb oil and gas pollution
The legislation will help hold the oil industry accountable and protect communities from the impacts of pollution.
California becomes latest state to restrict student smartphone use at school
School districts in California will have to create rules restricting student smartphone use under a new law Gov. Newsom signed Monday.
Gavin Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
“Paper or plastic" will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags.
Newsom signs housing bills, help for veterans
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday held a news conference to sign legislation aimed at addressing homelessness and expanding affordable housing.
Newsom warns Norwalk to end homeless shelters ban
A battle is brewing between Norwalk and Gov. Gavin Newsom over the city's likely vote Tuesday to extend a moratorium on emergency shelters, as well as transitional and supportive housing.
Newsom signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
Newsom signed off on legislation aiming at protecting Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized artificial intelligence that could be used to create digital clones of themselves without their consent.
Newsom signs bill increasing penalties for smash-and-grabs
The new law requires prosecutors to impose harsher sentences for criminals who damage or destroy more than $50,000 while committing a felony.
Newsom declares State of Emergency for 4 SoCal counties amid Airport, Bridge fires
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties in the wake of the Airport and Bridge fires.
Newsom proposes ban on hemp products containing THC
The new regulations ban any detectable quantity of THC from consumable hemp products such as beverages, food, and dietary products to protect youth and mitigate the risk of adverse health effects.
Newsom vetoes controversial bill that would have given housing loans to illegal immigrants
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a controversial bill that would have given hundreds of thousands of dollars in housing loans to illegal immigrants.
Could California ban cell phones at schools?: Newsom urges districts to limit students' use
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending letters to school districts, urging them to limit students' smartphone use on campus. LAUSD's student cell phone ban goes into effect in January.