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Governor Newsom signs bill to protect parents’ rights and children

Governor Newsom signs bill to protect parents’ rights and children

Parents deserve the right to access options that preserve their legal rights and ensure their children have proper care. This bill helps protect children against additional unnecessary trauma, strengthens family stability, supports parents’...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Newsom statement on the passing of Diane Keaton

Governor Newsom statement on the passing of Diane Keaton

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today on the passing of actress Diane Keaton: “Diane Keaton was a true Californian. She was a self-described oddball, uniquely stylish, deeply creative, funny, and an acting legend...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Newsom issues legislative update 10.11.25

Governor Newsom issues legislative update 10.11.25

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 14 by Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) – Coastal resources: Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program. AB 79 by Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Newsom signs legislative package to expand services and resources for Californian women

Governor Newsom signs legislative package to expand services and resources for Californian women

“Every year, the Legislative Women’s Caucus works to elevate California’s women and families,” said Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus. “The signing of these caucus priority...

Owner:  American Government
California to provide critical support for workers hurt by Trump’s failure, federal shutdown

California to provide critical support for workers hurt by Trump’s failure, federal shutdown

Trump is failing our economy The fallout from President Trump’s failure touches nearly every sector of our economy — hurting businesses and workers. While the federal government has postponed its monthly jobs report — increasing uncertainty for...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Newsom signs bill to prosecute threats against schools, workplaces, places of worship, and hospitals

Governor Newsom signs bill to prosecute threats against schools, workplaces, places of worship, and hospitals

California Penal Code Section 422 criminalizes credible threats to commit a violent act causing death or great bodily injury at a daycare, school, university, workplace, house of worship, or medical facility. This bill clarifies that such threats...

Owner:  American Government
California makes history as one of first states seeking to join the International Union for Conservation of Nature

California makes history as one of first states seeking to join the International Union for Conservation of Nature

The historic partnership Established in 1948, IUCN functions as a global “nature congress” that brings together governments, conservation organizations, and Indigenous peoples with a shared goal to protect nature. With over 1,400 member states and...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Newsom signs bipartisan legislation to boost ongoing Los Angeles rebuilding efforts, strengthen future disaster response and recovery

Governor Newsom signs bipartisan legislation to boost ongoing Los Angeles rebuilding efforts, strengthen future disaster response and recovery

Last month, Governor Newsom signed into law legislation to help homeowners affected by the Los Angeles fires receive mortgage relief. ✅ Protecting homeowners and tenants after disaster. AB 299 (Gabriel) allows people displaced by disasters to stay...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Newsom pre-deploys resources ahead of fire weather in Imperial and San Bernardino counties

Governor Newsom pre-deploys resources ahead of fire weather in Imperial and San Bernardino counties

SAN BERNARDINO – Governor Gavin Newsom today approved the prepositioning of fire and rescue resources in Imperial and San Bernardino counties in response to extreme weather conditions forecast to impact the areas starting Thursday, October 9...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Gavin Newsom signs SB 27, strengthening California’s CARE Act and expanding access to behavioral health services

Governor Gavin Newsom signs SB 27, strengthening California’s CARE Act and expanding access to behavioral health services

“SB 27 is critical for the effective expansion and implementation of CARE Court in California,” said Senator Umberg. “With this legislation, more Californians will finally receive the assistance they need to fully reintegrate into society. SB 27...

Owner:  American Government
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California boosts privacy protections

California boosts privacy protections

Immigrants selling food, flowers and other merchandise along the sidewalks of California will have new privacy protections intended to keep their identities secret from federal immigration agents. The measure, signed into law last week by...

Owner:  Campbell Family
California Opens First US Office for Slave Descendants’ Reparations

California Opens First US Office for Slave Descendants’ Reparations

Sun 12 Oct 2025 | 10:31 PM California has made history by becoming the first US state to create a permanent office dedicated to reparations for African American descendants of enslaved people. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law establishing...

Owner:  Mohammed Abu Al Enein
Snowbirds Dazzle at Fleet Week Amid Government Shutdown

Snowbirds Dazzle at Fleet Week Amid Government Shutdown

SAN FRANCISCO, California — The Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds were the main attraction during the 2025 Fleet Week, taking place over the city’s waterfront on Saturday. This year’s event has seen a notable change, as the U.S. military is...

Owner:  Non-transparent
Iconic lakefront eatery is forced to close as tourists dwindle in idyllic California town
US tax deadline filing—will the government extend date amid shutdown?
Many government offices to close Monday for Indigenous Peoples' Day

Many government offices to close Monday for Indigenous Peoples' Day

SAN DIEGO (CNS) — City, county and federal government offices across San Diego County will be closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples' Day (formerly Columbus Day), observed annually on the second Monday in October. Federal offices and courts will be...

Owner:  The Scripps Family
Sacramento locals preparing for Northern California's first storm of the season

Sacramento locals preparing for Northern California's first storm of the season

COMING UP. NOW, BACK OVER TO YOU. CECIL DIRK. THANK YOU. WE CONTINUE OUR TEAM COVERAGE WITH KCRA 3’S IN CORTEZ. HE’S LIVE IN SACRAMENTO WITH WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING TO GET READY. DENTON. YEAH, THEY’RE GEARING UP FOR THOSE WET WEATHER COMING IN...

Owner:  Hearst Family
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