Newsom declares Norwalk in violation of housing requirements
Following through on earlier warnings, Gov. Newsom Thursday officially declared Norwalk to be in violation of state housing requirements, cutting off state funding to the city for housing and anti-homelessness projects.
Newsom signs bills to protect kids from AI deepfake nudes
The new laws make AI-generated child pornography illegal.
Newsom signs California bill extending alcohol sales in one place only
Last call is being extended to 4 a.m. in one place only in the entire state of California, thanks to a new bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
New California laws: List of bills recently signed by Gov. Newsom
Gov. Newsom reviewed more than 1,000 bills over the last few months ahead of the legislative deadline.
Newsom signs bill requiring insurance companies to cover IVF in California
Insurance companies will now be required to cover fertility treatments, including IVF, in California.
Newsom vetoes bill to create first-in-nation AI safety measures
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models Sunday.
Newsom vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Saturday that would have required new cars to beep at drivers if they exceed the speed limit.
Speed cameras coming to PCH in Malibu after Newsom signs bill into law
Malibu is now able to install up to five automated speed cameras, particularly in high-risk areas like school zones.
Newsom vetoes California bill to help Black families reclaim taken land
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have helped Black families reclaim or be compensated for property that was unjustly taken by the government.
Newsom signs laws to curb oil and gas pollution
The legislation will help hold the oil industry accountable and protect communities from the impacts of pollution.
California banning plastic bags at grocery stores
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will ban plastic bags at California grocery stores.
California becomes latest state to restrict student smartphone use at school
School districts in California will have to create rules restricting student smartphone use under a new law Gov. Newsom signed Monday.
New mental health campus for homeless in Norwalk
Governor Gavin Newsom just signed a new law that would build a new mental health campus for homeless people coming to Norwalk. The move comes as Newsom and the City of Norwalk butted heads over the handling of the homeless crisis in the area.
Gavin Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
“Paper or plastic" will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags.
Newsom signs housing bills, help for veterans
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday held a news conference to sign legislation aimed at addressing homelessness and expanding affordable housing.
Meeting held amid Norwalk's vs. Newsom homeless debate
A meeting was held in Norwalk in the wake of the city's ongoing feud with California Governor Gavin Newsom over the local homeless shelter ban.
Newsom warns Norwalk to end homeless shelters ban
A battle is brewing between Norwalk and Gov. Gavin Newsom over the city's likely vote Tuesday to extend a moratorium on emergency shelters, as well as transitional and supportive housing.
Newsom signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
Newsom signed off on legislation aiming at protecting Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized artificial intelligence that could be used to create digital clones of themselves without their consent.
Newsom threatening to sue Norwalk over shelter ban
Gavin Newsom is threatening to sue the City of Norwalk if it doesn't end what the California Governor calls an "illegal shelter ban."
Newsom signs bill increasing penalties for smash-and-grabs
The new law requires prosecutors to impose harsher sentences for criminals who damage or destroy more than $50,000 while committing a felony.