Politics

The measure, which was opposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state's public utilities, never came to a vote in the Assembly.

California lawmakers struck a deal to divert $125 million in climate funding to buy the former Golden Gate Fields track and turn it into a park. Gov. Gavin Newsom supports the project.

Lawmakers approved a last-minute deal for a controversial sports arena and housing project in San Diego, allowing the city to use an existing environmental review.

California prosecutors would gain new powers to sue big businesses over alleged anti-competitive practices under a bill Democratic lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

A bill now on the governor’s desk narrows last year's CEQA exemption for advanced manufacturing, adding community protections industry fought to soften.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new corporate tax credit cap, signed into law this summer, threatened to diminish Hollywood’s tax breaks. State leaders want to fix that by exempting independent film productions from that cap.

California police and firefighters will be able to retire earlier and earn more generous pensions under a bill lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom. It’s potentially expensive and government agencies are urging him to veto it.

California recently lifted the statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits, leading to many cases against schools. A bill going to Gov. Gavin Newsom would raise the standard for evidence.

Gov. Gavin Newsom backed off his plans to ease costs for utilities following wildfires they cause, striking a narrower deal with Democratic lawmakers.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law expanding privacy protections to people who work with immigrants. Republicans characterized it as a threat to the First Amendment.