Category: california
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Newsom Signs Sweeping California Gun-Safety Package, Drawing Praise From Legislators and Advocates
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a comprehensive gun-safety package covering 3D-printed firearms, protective orders, storage, reporting and youth services, earning support from legislators, survivors and gun-safety groups.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementCaliforniaUSAState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Gavin NewsomCalifornia gun safety laws3D-printed gunsghost gunscommunity violence interventionfirearm background checksgun violence preventionCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Signs 10-Bill Gun Safety Package, Citing State's No. 1 Ranking
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed ten gun safety bills covering protective orders, safe storage, 3D-printed firearms and violence prevention grants, citing record-low gun death rates.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthCaliforniaUSAState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsElection Gavin NewsomCalifornia gun safety lawsgun violence restraining orderghost guns3D-printed firearmsSacramentoGiffords Law CenterCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Signs Bills Expanding California Film and TV Tax Credits, Creating First Standalone Post-Production Credit
Governor Newsom signed AB 2319 creating California's first standalone post-production tax credit and SB 186 strengthening the state's film and TV tax credit program, following a 2025 expansion to $750 million.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessCaliforniaState GovernmentsFilm and TVEconomyEmployment and LaborLegal Gavin NewsomCalifornia Film and TV Tax Creditpost-production tax creditAssembly Bill 2319Senate Bill 186Nick SchultzTelevision AcademyCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Signs Bills Expanding California Film and TV Tax Credits, Creating First Standalone Post-Production Incentive
Governor Newsom signed AB 2319 and SB 186, creating California's first standalone post-production tax credit and strengthening the state's Film and TV Tax Credit Program to keep entertainment jobs in the Golden State.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessCaliforniaState GovernmentsFilm and TVEconomyEmployment and LaborLegal Gavin NewsomCalifornia Film and Television Tax Credit ProgramAssembly Bill 2319Senate Bill 186post-productionNick SchultzTelevision AcademyCalifornia Governors Office
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Former Football Booster Club Treasurer Arrested, Accused of Siphoning $411,761 to Pay Mortgage
Julie Hanway Molina, 56, of Aliso Viejo is charged with four counts of wire fraud after prosecutors say she diverted more than $411,000 from a high school football booster club she served as treasurer.
Law EnforcementLegalUSACaliforniaFinancial Markets Julie Hanway Molinawire fraudOrange CountyAliso ViejoFBInonprofit fraudProduct Recall
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Newsom Signs SB 1050 Requiring Disclosure of AI-Generated Performers in Ads
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1050 by Senator Angelique Ashby, requiring video and audio ads to disclose AI-generated performers and barring continued use of violating ads.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessCaliforniaState GovernmentsArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborLegalEntertainment Gavin NewsomSB 1050Angelique AshbySAG-AFTRAAI-generated performersadvertising disclosureCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: L.A. Times Columnist Highlights Viral AI Warning From Anthropic Researcher
The L.A. Times reports AI researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic and warned on X that AI could kill humanity, drawing more than 150 million views and industry support.
Science & TechnologyMediaPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetSocial IssuesCaliforniaUSA Jacob CoxonAnthropicAI safetyLos Angeles TimesEliezer YudkowskyMachine Intelligence Research InstituteL.A. Times Politics
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Newsom Signs Landmark Child Safety Chatbot and Social Media Laws
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed bipartisan legislation creating the nation's strongest companion chatbot rules and banning addictive social media features for kids, drawing praise from national leaders.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementCaliforniaUSAState GovernmentsArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesLegalComputers and Internet Gavin Newsomchild safetysocial media regulationcompanion chatbotsAdam's Lawonline exploitationCalifornia Governors Office
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Mayor Bass Calls on Governor Newsom to Sign California's First Post-Production Tax Credit
Mayor Bass and entertainment leaders urge Governor Newsom to sign AB 2319, creating California's first post-production tax credit to keep film jobs in Los Angeles.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessCaliforniaUSAState GovernmentsFilm and TVEconomyEmployment and LaborLegal Assembly Bill 2319Karen BassGavin Newsompost-production tax creditNick SchultzLos Angelesentertainment industryLA Mayors Office
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Newsom Signs Nation's Strongest Chatbot and Social Media Child Safety Laws
California enacts "Adam's Law" chatbot protections, bans addictive social media features for under-16s, and expands child privacy and exploitation safeguards under new bipartisan legislation.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementCaliforniaState GovernmentsArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesLegalComputers and Internet Gavin NewsomAdam's Lawcompanion chatbotssocial mediachild online safetyCalifornia Governors Office
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Los Angeles Mayor Lifts Downtown Curfew
Mayor Karen Bass lifts the curfew in Downtown Los Angeles, citing successful crime prevention efforts and support from law enforcement and business leaders. The decision follows a reduction in violence and vandalism.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesMediaCaliforniaLos Angeles Karen BasscurfewDowntown LAJim McDonnellcrime preventionprotestsLA Mayors Office
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Newsom Slams Trump Administration Over Medicaid Data Sharing
California Governor Gavin Newsom condemns the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for sharing Medicaid beneficiary information with the Department of Homeland Security, calling it a dangerous privacy violation.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLegalCalifornia Gavin NewsomMedicaidDepartment of Homeland SecurityPrivacyImmigrationUS Department of Health and Human ServicesCalifornia Governors Office