Native tribes denied greater say in water decisions with Newsom vetoGov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have given Native tribes greater say on decisions about water. One tribal leader said it shows that the governor "doesn't care about tribes."Los Angeles Times4d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetcalifornia water bill veto
Newsom vetoes bills to block federal immigration agents from state employmentDays after signing a package of bills to rebuff aspects of federal immigration enforcement in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed two bills from Los Angeles lawmakers that targeted public employment for federal agents.Los Angeles Times4d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomyGavin Newsomcalifornia immigration bills vetoed
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 Times9d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyGavin NewsomHR 10567ai kill switch proposal
Campus jobs for undocumented students blocked by Newsom vetoGov. Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 713, the Opportunity for All Act, blocking a measure that would have opened paid campus employment to undocumented students at UC, CSU and community colleges.Los Angeles Times15d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia opportunity for all act veto
Newsom signs bills to shield California elections from Trump interference, increase transparencyGov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to boost security for California elections, an effort to guard against potential Trump administration interference in the Nov. 3 midterm election.Los Angeles Times16d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin NewsomS 884california election security bills signed
Gavin Newsom: Knee-deep in political theater?Your morning catch-up: Newsom's polished pitch, why it's so hard to get a restraining order and more big storiesLos Angeles Times19d agoWhole story →GovernmentGavin Newsom2028 presidential election speculation
Newsom’s defamation case against Fox News scheduled for trial in 2028Gov. Gavin Newsom's defamation case against Fox News is scheduled to go to trial in early 2028, when the California Democrat could be in the midst of a presidential bid.Los Angeles Times27d agoWhole story →GovernmentGavin Newsomnewsom vs fox news trial scheduling
Gov. Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff seeks to delay sentencing because of health issuesDana Williamson, Newsom's onetime chief of staff, is seeking to delay her sentencing date for political corruption because of health issues, according to documents.Los Angeles Times27d agoWhole story →HealthJusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia political corruption sentencing
Bill would help California water agencies in wildfire damage lawsuitsA bill that would help California water agencies avoid being sued when hydrants run dry in wildfires is awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.Los Angeles Times28d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentGavin NewsomS 1153california wildfire legislation