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Gavin Newsom cited 3 main reasons in his vetoes this year. Trump was one
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed 123 bills this year, citing fiscal restraint — and Donald Trump.
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After CalMatters report, Newsom signs law forcing lawmakers to disclose their new jobs
After a CalMatters report, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law requiring lawmakers to disclose when they’ve gotten a new job. Will it uncover corruption?
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Newsom vetoes car dealers’ bill to hike fees on buyers
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed one bill and signed another that could change how you purchase a vehicle in California.
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Judge shuts down California tribes’ latest bid to crush their casino rivals
California card rooms emerged victorious in the latest battle over whether tribes should have exclusive rights to offer Las Vegas-style gambling.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom just banned loud ads on Netflix. Here’s why
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning ads that are substantially louder than the shows on streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu.
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California lawmakers keep dodging tough bills by not voting. Here are the worst offenders
In the California Capitol, lawmakers almost never vote “no.” These three Democrats have decided it’s OK to buck protocol and vote against their colleagues’ bills
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Which of these 2025 bills did Gavin Newsom sign into law?
Gov. Gavin Newsom has hundreds of bills to sign or veto before the Oct. 13 deadline, on everything from oil drilling to immigration raids and antisemitism in schools.
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Newsom to decide on renter protections tied to Social Security changes under Trump
Gov. Gavin Newsom will have to decide soon if renters can fight eviction if their Social Security checks are disrupted during President Trump’s second term
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California’s tribes once again get lawmakers to attack a gambling competitor
After winning a costly legislative fight last year against rival card rooms, California’s tribes got lawmakers to ban a type of online sweepstakes.
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California unions are pouring more money than ever into CalPERS elections. Here’s why
California unions are at odds and spending heavily in an election at CalPERS, the pension fund that provides retirement benefits to 2 million people.