Gov. Newsom says he's going to 'Trump proof' California state laws
California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency.
Newsom announces lawsuit against this Southern California city
California is suing the city of Norwalk for its ban on homeless shelters and other housing, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday.
Newsom launches CHP surge operation to combat crime in San Bernardino
Recent data shows that San Bernardino’s violent crime rate is nearly double the statewide average, and its homicide rate is over three times the statewide average.
Newsom announces $827M in new funding to tackle California's homeless crisis
Gov. Newsom announced $847 million in new funding will be allocated to tackle California's homeless crisis.
Newsom proposes increased tax credits for TV, film production
Gov. Gavin Newsom is voicing his support for legislators to increase the tax credit the state offers to producers of films and TV shows that shoot in California by more than double.
Newsom signs law to prevent gas price spikes
The bill gives California officials more power over oil refiners.
Newsom-approved cannabis cafes in California would be an 'absolute disaster,' celeb chef says
At the end of September, California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill 1775, which authorizes local jurisdictions to allow licensed cannabis retailers to prepare and sell food and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as host and sell tickets to events on their licensed premises.
Newsom gives local governments $131M to clear homeless encampments: Here's where the money's going
The City of Los Angeles is receiving more than $11 million to help address homelessness.
Newsom declares Norwalk in violation of housing requirements
Following through on earlier warnings, Gov. Newsom Thursday officially declared Norwalk to be in violation of state housing requirements, cutting off state funding to the city for housing and anti-homelessness projects.
Newsom signs bills to protect kids from AI deepfake nudes
The new laws make AI-generated child pornography illegal.
Newsom signs California bill extending alcohol sales in one place only
Last call is being extended to 4 a.m. in one place only in the entire state of California, thanks to a new bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
New California laws: List of bills recently signed by Gov. Newsom
Gov. Newsom reviewed more than 1,000 bills over the last few months ahead of the legislative deadline.
Newsom signs bill requiring insurance companies to cover IVF in California
Insurance companies will now be required to cover fertility treatments, including IVF, in California.
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.
Speed cameras coming to PCH in Malibu after Newsom signs bill into law
Malibu is now able to install up to five automated speed cameras, particularly in high-risk areas like school zones.
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.