Why Gavin Newsom vetoed California’s bold bid to regulate AI
The CA legislation would have required companies to test AI models for critical harms they could cause to society.
California bans legacy admissions at colleges. The end of affirmative action is a reason why
While a handful of private colleges allow legacy admissions, backers say banning the practice will help more students feel ...
Newsom signs law delaying oil industry’s leak detection in communities
The slowdown comes as Newsom lauds his record as tough on oil companies. His administration requested several more years to ...
California is banning artificial food dyes in school snacks and drinks. Here’s what the science says
Certain synthetic food dyes are linked to behavioral issues in kids. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law to ban them in school ...
After CalMatters investigation, Newsom signs law to shed light on maternity ward closures
A new California law gives officials more time to prevent hospitals from closing labor wards. It follows CalMatters' ...
Use it or lose it: California schools race to spend the last of their pandemic funds
California schools got billions in pandemic relief money. If they don’t spend it by the end of September, they’ll have to give it back.
Community college faculty often campus-hop. Newsom vetoed a plan to make their lives easier
A bill vetoed by Newsom due to potential costs would have increased the classes part-time community college adjuncts can teach at a single campus.
We’re hosting voter education events across the state. Here’s what young Californians told us
Nearly all the students (and young voters) at our events shared one major frustration after learning more about the propositions.
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Children are addicted to technology created in California. Let’s clean up our mess
Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Student Keiran George uses her cellphone as she steps ...
Newsom vetoes big bills on AI, aid for undocumented workers
Gov. Gavin Newsom is sifting through hundreds of bills lawmakers sent him. While he’s signed most, he’s vetoed some notable ones, like on AI.
Candidates for California governor mostly agree as they face off two years before the election
Four Democrats running for California governor in 2026 face off in a forum, even before voters have their November 2024 ...
California expands access to in vitro fertilization with new law requiring insurers to cover it
California will require health insurers to cover in vitro fertilization. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the law after an Alabama ...