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 Times8d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia immigration bills vetoed
Newsom vetoes reform bills arising out of 2025 firestormsGov. Gavin Newsom approved wildfire insurance reforms, but vetoed bills cracking down on claims-handling practices that drew complaints from January 2025 fire victims.Los Angeles Times11d agoWhole story →EconomyJusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia wildfire insurance reform
State attorney general to oversee Kaiser's medical arbitration system under new lawThe California attorney general will help oversee healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente’s medical arbitration system to ensure it operates fairly under legislation Gov. Gavin Newsom signed. Patients have complained the system favors Kaiser.Los Angeles Times11d agoWhole story →HealthJusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia medical arbitration law
Newsom signs bill to help abused dogs and cats avoid long kennel staysLegislation signed Friday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom would remove barriers to adopting neglected animals whose owners face criminal cases.Los Angeles Times13d agoWhole story →JusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia animal welfare bill signing
DUI drivers face increased penalties under new laws signed by NewsomGov. Gavin Newsom signed four bills that would increase penalties against DUI drivers in California.Los Angeles Times14d agoWhole story →JusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia dui law signing
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 Times20d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin NewsomS 884california election security bills signed
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
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 Times1mo agoWhole story →HealthJusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia political corruption sentencing
