LAFD acknowledges missteps involving Palisades fire following independent investigationLOS ANGELES — In the wake of an independent report, the Los Angeles Fire Department acknowledged missteps leading up to the 2025 Palisades fire and in its initial response to the blaze, which killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,800 structures. An investigation commissioned by Gov. Gavin Newsom found the Fire Department ignored multiple warnings…Spokane Spokesman-Review3d agoWhole story →PlanetJusticeGavin Newsompalisades fire investigation
Newsom signs bills targeting federal immigration in CaliforniaIn a move to push back against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics, California legislators passed dozens of bills over the last year to expand oversight of the federal government and its immigration agencies operating in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed over 20 of those bills into law on Sept. 29 to address Californians'…Spokane Spokesman-Review3d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin NewsomS 747california immigration bills signed
Botched Altadena evacuations, dysfunction in Pacific Palisades: Long-awaited fire investigation identifies misstepsLOS ANGELES — In the aftermath of the Eaton and Palisades fires, which killed 31 people and destroyed more than 16,000 structures, survivors have been frustrated by a series of official investigations that have glossed over or downplayed failures on the part of Los Angeles city and county agencies. Now, a long-awaited independent investigation…Spokane Spokesman-Review3d agoWhole story →Gavin Newsom
Newsom signs bill that seeks to help abused dogs and cats avoid long shelter staysLOS ANGELES — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed legislation that seeks to remove abused and neglected animals from crowded municipal shelters during their owners' criminal cases, according to the bill's backers. Assembly Bill 2344 by Assemblymember Matt Haney, a Democrat, declares animals seized in cruelty criminal cases "abandoned," which…Spokane Spokesman-Review9d agoWhole story →JusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia animal welfare bill signing
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills creating security protections for religious worshippersSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California now bans people from protesting, harassing or blocking people exiting or entering a religious facility within a certain radius, after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Friday that shore up state protections for religious worshippers. Assembly Bill 2664 makes it illegal for a protester who is within 100 feet of a religious…Spokane Spokesman-Review10d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia worship security bills signed
California Gov. Gavin 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.Spokane Spokesman-Review17d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyGavin Newsomai safety regulation panel
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs first-in-nation standards for homes damaged by wildfire smokeLOS ANGELES — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced he had signed legislation to create new, first-in-the-nation standards to test and remediate homes damaged by wildfire smoke, and to require insurance companies to pay for the associated costs.Spokane Spokesman-Review20d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetGavin Newsomcalifornia wildfire smoke standards
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs landmark social media lawLOS ANGELES – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law on Thursday new tech company restrictions barring children under 16 from exposure to behaviorally addictive features on social media platforms and banning toys containing AI companion chatbots.Spokane Spokesman-Review25d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyGavin Newsomcalifornia social media law signing