Coal company’s $1 billion lawsuit tossed out against Oakland tossed outA $1 billion lawsuit against the city of Oakland by coal company Insight Terminal Solutions was dismissed by a Kentucky judge for lacking jurisdiction on Sept. 30. Later that day, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill requiring full environmental review for all new coal facilities.The Mercury News2d agoWhole story →JusticePlanetcoal terminal lawsuit dismissal
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 News7d 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 News8d agoWhole story →PlanetBuildGavin 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 News10d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin Newsomca shock glove ban
4-hour class now required of new gun owners in CaliforniaA four-hour class with range shooting will be required of new California gun owners under a law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.The Mercury News10d agoWhole story →JusticeGavin NewsomS 948california gun law signed
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 News16d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeGavin 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 News18d 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 News1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentGavin Newsom2028 presidential primary
