Gov. Newsom Signs Law Banning Child Marriage in CaliforniaGov. Gavin Newsom signed a historic law making California the 18th state to ban child marriage, setting the minimum age to 18 after a nine-year fight.The Mercury News3d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia child marriage ban signing
Track what Newsom signed and what’s pendingSearch California’s 2026 bills signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom or awaiting his decision. Find summaries, status updates and links to official legislation.The Mercury News4d agoWhole story →BuildTechnologyGavin Newsomcalifornia bill signings
New CA law bans officers from using electric shock glovesCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law banning local, state and federal officers like ICE from using gloves that deliver electric shocks.The Mercury News6d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin Newsomca shock glove ban
Story behind police constraint vetoed by NewsomThe so-called "Lemon Pound Cake Bill" -- nicknamed for a song mocking the police -- was vetoed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.The Mercury News12d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityGavin Newsomlemon pound cake bill veto
Sept. 25 now legally Dolly Parton DayFor all her service and devotion, Dolly Parton will get way more than just than a promotion. She'll be getting her own day. Such became the case Sunday when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill establishing Sept. 25 -- the day, 9-2-5 -- as Dolly Parton Day in the state of California.The Mercury News15d agoWhole story →GovernmentGavin Newsomdolly parton day establishment
California made Gavin Newsom famous. Will it drag down his 2028 presidential ambitions?“Everybody thinks California is different — especially in the South. They’re not crazy about California,” Vera DeVito, a 78-year-old Democrat, said.The Mercury News27d agoWhole story →GovernmentGavin Newsom2028 presidential primary
