Newsom backs environmental exemptions for San Diego stadium projectGov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills that seek to fast-track a San Diego stadium and housing project.Los Angeles Times4d agoWhole story →PlanetBuildGavin NewsomS 958S 344california environmental exemptions
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 →PlanetGovernmentcalifornia 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 →JusticeGovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia immigration bills vetoed
$7.5-billion mini-NIH plan goes to California voters under bill signed by NewsomCalifornia voters will decide whether to create a $7.5 billion state scientific research arm similar to the National Institutes of Health. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that puts the issue before voters in March 2028.Los Angeles Times5d agoWhole story →EducationTechnologyGavin NewsomS 895california research bond proposal
California revives Wildlife Coexistence Program amid record wolf pup boomGov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that restores California's Wildlife Coexistence Program in an effort to resolve rising conflicts with wolves, bears and mountain lions.Los Angeles Times5d agoWhole story →PlanetGavin NewsomS 1135wildlife coexistence program revival
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 Times7d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomyGavin 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 Times7d agoWhole story →JusticeHealthGavin Newsomcalifornia medical arbitration law
California forces companies to reveal the ingredients in your baby's diaperGov. Gavin Newsom signed a law requiring companies to disclose all intentionally added ingredients in diapers, giving parents more transparency on products their babies depend on.Los Angeles Times7d agoWhole story →CommerceHealthGavin Newsomcalifornia diaper ingredient law signing
Newsom signs bill banning tee-time brokers at public golf coursesGov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill banning third-party brokers from listing and selling tee time reservations at publicly owned golf courses.Los Angeles Times8d agoWhole story →CommerceGavin Newsomcalifornia golf course bill signing