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 Times6d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentcalifornia water bill veto
Newsom signs California law banning sales of singleCalifornia will ban the sale of single-use, battery-powered vapes to fight plastic pollution under a law signed Monday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Vapes, sometimes caWTOP9d agoWhole story →PlanetGavin Newsomcalifornia vape ban signed
Gavin Newsom loved AI, then discovered he hated itGavin Newsom has decided he’s skeptical of AI. It’s the exact opposite of the stance he took just one year ago.New York Post14d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyGavin Newsomcalifornia ai regulation shift
A new California law will ban watering decorative grass, even in non-drought years, starting Jan. 1Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the new state law in 2023 as California was emerging from a harsh three-year drought. Starting on Jan. 1, it will be illegal for local and regional government agencies across the state — including schools, cities, counties, courthouses, fire stations and libraries — to irrigate decorative grass with potable water whether or not…Baltimore Sun16d agoWhole story →PlanetGavin Newsomcalifornia water conservation law
Finally something California and Texas can agree on: regulating data centersCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott are regulating data center development amid bipartisan backlash.NewsBreak16d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyGreg AbbottGavin Newsomdata center regulation
Newsom signs ‘most comprehensive data center laws’ in USGov. Gavin Newsom signed seven new data center regulations into law Monday, as public concerns about the facilities’ demands for water and electricity have reached a fever pitch.Santa Rosa Press Democrat16d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyGavin Newsomcalifornia data center regulations
California tightens rules on AI data center energy and water useCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills requiring AI data centers to pay for upgrades to the local energy grid.The Verge16d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyGavin Newsomcalifornia ai data center regulations
Newsom signs bills to regulate data center industry, criticizes Trump for inactionCalifornia’s growing data center industry will have more oversight after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills to regulate the industry’s electricity costs and track water consumption.Los Angeles Times16d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyGavin NewsomS 886california data center regulation
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 Times1mo agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentGavin NewsomS 1153california wildfire legislation
