Gavin Newsom

The laws follow CalMatters investigations into failures in the state's public-defense system.

Some California gun owners view a new law requiring people to take a four-hour safety class as a kind of tax on firearm ownership. It's one of 10 gun safety measures Gov. Newsom signed into law on Saturday.

Attorney General Rob Bonta isn't the first state official to give in to corporations after tough talk about standing up to them. Governors Newsom and Brown did it, too.

Counties pay out millions for lawsuits after jail deaths, but sheriffs run the jails. A bill awaits Newsom's signature that could alter that balance of power.

Gavin Newsom's rejection of key pension, work-from-home and environmental bills won him points with the political right but angered some unions and advocacy groups.

Since 2009, California has increased its incentives for companies to film in the state. One Hollywood-area lawmaker says there’s still more to do to beat the competition from other states.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven data center bills into law on Monday, signaling a tide change toward regulation of the industry.

Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill to lower the retirement age and sweeten pension perks for police and firefighters despite overwhelming support in the Legislature.

Many California public employees want more flexibility to work from home than Gov. Gavin Newsom's return-to-office policy allows. He vetoed a bill that would have encouraged departments to set their own policies.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered state agencies to develop safety regulations for artificial intelligence after vetoing tougher rules two years ago.