Gov. Newsom signs California law to protect street vendors
The law limits California from collecting or sharing street vendor immigration status information.
The law limits California from collecting or sharing street vendor immigration status information.
New California law expands Newsom's mental health court. Will it help more people?
One of Gov. Gavin Newsom's marquee mental health programs may broaden its reach despite persistent questions about the number of people it's helping and whether it's achieving the goals he set out for it when it launched.
One of Gov. Gavin Newsom's marquee mental health programs may broaden its reach despite persistent questions about the number of people it's helping and whether it's achieving the goals he set out for it when it launched.
Newsom signs controversial bill letting relatives care for kids if parents are deported
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed a bill allowing a broad range of relatives to step in as children's caregivers if their parents are deported, a measure that had provoked a firestorm of conservative criticism.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed a bill allowing a broad range of relatives to step in as children's caregivers if their parents are deported, a measure that had provoked a firestorm of conservative criticism.
What California's new AI law means for your kids' safety online
The law requires companies to notify minor users every three hours that they are interacting with a chatbot, not a human.
The law requires companies to notify minor users every three hours that they are interacting with a chatbot, not a human.
California bill bans ultra-processed foods in school meals by 2035
California is now the first state to define ultra-processed foods, or UPFs. It's the latest of moves from California leaders to lay out healthy food protections for kids.
California is now the first state to define ultra-processed foods, or UPFs. It's the latest of moves from California leaders to lay out healthy food protections for kids.
State housing mandate for 2.5 million units by 2031 is behind
Cities and counties are struggling with a state mandate to build some 2.5 million housing units buy 2031, with some towns rebelling under the load. Mill Valley, a town of 14,000 people have to come up with a whole lot of homes and soon.
Cities and counties are struggling with a state mandate to build some 2.5 million housing units buy 2031, with some towns rebelling under the load. Mill Valley, a town of 14,000 people have to come up with a whole lot of homes and soon.
National Guard troops from California headed to Portland, Newsom's office says
Governor Gavin Newsom's office confirms that some of California's National Guard troops are being sent to Portland at the directive of President Trump.
Governor Gavin Newsom's office confirms that some of California's National Guard troops are being sent to Portland at the directive of President Trump.
Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
California becomes first state to ban federal agents from wearing masks
California has enacted a first-in-the-nation law banning federal and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks while on duty.
California has enacted a first-in-the-nation law banning federal and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks while on duty.
California bans most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations
California will be the first state to ban most law enforcement, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces while conducting official business under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday.
California will be the first state to ban most law enforcement, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces while conducting official business under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday.
Rally in San Francisco calls on Newsom to keep his word to fund public transit
More than 100 people attended a hastily-called rally in support of mass transit on Monday. The aim was to urge the governor to make good on a critical loan that transit agencies say they need to continue serving riders.
More than 100 people attended a hastily-called rally in support of mass transit on Monday. The aim was to urge the governor to make good on a critical loan that transit agencies say they need to continue serving riders.
A deadly crash, a divided nation: Why some Sikh truckers are now in the crossfire
Members of California’s Sikh trucking community say a deadly crash involving one of its own has led to a spike in anti-Sikh rhetoric
Members of California’s Sikh trucking community say a deadly crash involving one of its own has led to a spike in anti-Sikh rhetoric
Newsom announces West Coast Health Alliance in response to Trump's CDC
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, along with his counterparts Tina Kotek in Oregon and Bob Ferguson in Washington State, announced the launch Wednesday of the West Coast Health Alliance.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, along with his counterparts Tina Kotek in Oregon and Bob Ferguson in Washington State, announced the launch Wednesday of the West Coast Health Alliance.
California may give up a lot of freedom to join western power grid
With just 10 days left until the end of the California legislative session, one bill caught our eye. It has to do with your electric bill and a possible return to the days of the California energy crisis 25 years ago.
With just 10 days left until the end of the California legislative session, one bill caught our eye. It has to do with your electric bill and a possible return to the days of the California energy crisis 25 years ago.
Newsom to Trump: Send troops to LA, as in Louisiana
Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans Thursday to send California Highway Patrol officers into more communities to assist local law enforcement, while also admonishing President Trump for suggesting he would send federal troops to the Bay Area.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans Thursday to send California Highway Patrol officers into more communities to assist local law enforcement, while also admonishing President Trump for suggesting he would send federal troops to the Bay Area.
Gov. Newsom deploys CHP to more California cities to fight crime
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he is expanding the deployment of the California Highway Patrol in more major cities to fight crime, as statistics show that crime is dropping statewide.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he is expanding the deployment of the California Highway Patrol in more major cities to fight crime, as statistics show that crime is dropping statewide.
Obama applauds Newsom’s California redistricting plan as ‘responsible’
“I believe that Gov. Newsom’s approach is a responsible approach. He said this is going to be responsible. We’re not going to try to completely maximize it," Obama said.
“I believe that Gov. Newsom’s approach is a responsible approach. He said this is going to be responsible. We’re not going to try to completely maximize it," Obama said.
Mahan, Newsom split on how best to enhance California business climate
Mayor Matt Mahan, (D) San Jose, clashed with Golden State Gov. Gavin Newsom over criticism California should do more to recruit and retain businesses. The rift was in reaction to an announcement by the CEO of Bed, Bath & Beyond that the resurrected company would not open any stores in California.
Mayor Matt Mahan, (D) San Jose, clashed with Golden State Gov. Gavin Newsom over criticism California should do more to recruit and retain businesses. The rift was in reaction to an announcement by the CEO of Bed, Bath & Beyond that the resurrected company would not open any stores in California.
State lawmakers gear up for contentious debate, votes on redistricting plan
Ahead of Thursday's votes in Sacramento on redistricting, the California Supreme Court has ruled against a Republican-led effort to block the plan.
Ahead of Thursday's votes in Sacramento on redistricting, the California Supreme Court has ruled against a Republican-led effort to block the plan.
Newsom, SJ mayor react differently to Bed Bath & Beyond announcement
Bed Bath & Beyond – the home furnishings retailer that filed for bankruptcy in 2023 and then shortly after closed all 360 of its stores – came out with some harsh words against the State of California on Wednesday. But the reaction from some Golden State politicians is quite varied.
Bed Bath & Beyond – the home furnishings retailer that filed for bankruptcy in 2023 and then shortly after closed all 360 of its stores – came out with some harsh words against the State of California on Wednesday. But the reaction from some Golden State politicians is quite varied.