Newsom vetoes bill to create first-in-nation AI safety measures

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models Sunday.

Newsom vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Saturday that would have required new cars to beep at drivers if they exceed the speed limit.

Newsom vetoes California bill to help Black families reclaim taken land

 California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have helped Black families reclaim or be compensated for property that was unjustly taken by the government.

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.

New mental health campus for homeless in Norwalk
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Governor Gavin Newsom just signed a new law that would build a new mental health campus for homeless people coming to Norwalk. The move comes as Newsom and the City of Norwalk butted heads over the handling of the homeless crisis in the area.

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. 

Meeting held amid Norwalk's vs. Newsom homeless debate
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A meeting was held in Norwalk in the wake of the city's ongoing feud with California Governor Gavin Newsom over the local homeless shelter ban.

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 threatening to sue Norwalk over shelter ban
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Gavin Newsom is threatening to sue the City of Norwalk if it doesn't end what the California Governor calls an "illegal shelter ban."

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.

Bridge Fire burns 50,000 acres, dozens of homes
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The Bridge Fire has burned more than 50,000 acres across Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, in addition to destroying dozens of homes.

Airport, Bridge fires prompt State of Emergency
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Airport and Bridge fires have prompted California Governor Gavin Newsom to declare state of emergencies for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

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.