Newsom backs environmental exemptions for San Diego stadium projectGov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills that seek to fast-track a San Diego stadium and housing project.Los Angeles Times7d agoWhole story →PlanetBuildGavin NewsomS 344S 958california environmental exemptions
$7.5-billion mini-NIH plan goes to California voters under bill signed by NewsomCalifornia voters will decide whether to create a $7.5 billion state scientific research arm similar to the National Institutes of Health. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that puts the issue before voters in March 2028.Los Angeles Times8d agoWhole story →EducationEconomyGavin NewsomS 895california research bond proposal
Why an AI ‘kill switch' may not be so simpleCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered officials to explore requiring AI companies to build emergency 'kill switches,' as federal lawmakers pursue similar measures.Los Angeles Times13d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyGavin NewsomHR 10567ai kill switch proposal
California deal on Paramount-Warner Bros. merger spurs frustrationAtty. Gen. Rob Bonta’s agreement clearing the $111-billion merger followed intense pressure from state leaders including Gov. Gavin Newsom and dissent among fellow Democratic state attorneys general.Los Angeles Times16d agoWhole story →CultureTechnologyGavin Newsomparamount warner bros merger
Newsom signs bills to regulate data center industry, criticizes Trump for inactionCalifornia’s growing data center industry will have more oversight after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills to regulate the industry’s electricity costs and track water consumption.Los Angeles Times18d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyGavin NewsomS 886california data center regulation
Newsom creates panel on AI safety regulation, suggests possible 'kill switch'Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered the formation of a panel to come up with safety regulations for the state's artificial intelligence companies, including the development of a possible "kill switch" for AI programs that go rogue.Los Angeles Times21d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyGavin Newsomai safety regulation panel
Newsom signs mortgage relief bills for L.A. County and California wildfire victimsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills extending mortgage relief to victims of the January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles County and other state disasters.Los Angeles Times24d agoWhole story →PlanetBuildGavin Newsomcalifornia wildfire relief legislation
Newsom signs first-in-U.S. standards for homes damaged by wildfire smokeCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation to create new standards to test and remediate homes damaged by wildfire smoke, and to require insurance companies to pay for the associated costs.Los Angeles Times24d agoWhole story →PlanetBuildGavin Newsomcalifornia wildfire smoke legislation
Farmland-to-solar bill approved by California lawmakersConverting farmland to solar farms would become easier under a California bill awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.Los Angeles Times1mo agoWhole story →FoodPlanetGavin Newsomcalifornia farmland to solar bill passage
