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California Bans Admissions Preferences

California prohibits legacy and donor preferences in private university admissions to promote merit-based selection and equity.

Newsom Vetoes Prison Media Access

California Governor Newsom vetoes bill allowing greater media access to prisons, citing safety and potential celebrity risks for inmates.

California Bans Mandatory Anti-Union Meetings

California bans mandatory anti-union meetings, protecting workers' rights to choose without coercion or retaliation from employers.

California Governor Vetoes Media Access

California Governor Newsom vetoes a bill aimed at increasing media access to prisons, citing public safety concerns.

California Governor Vetoes Speed Alert Bill

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars, citing existing federal regulations.

California's Digital Licensing Law

California's law requires digital stores to clarify customers license content, not ownership, improving transparency in digital media purchases.

California's Digital Licensing Law

California's law mandates digital stores clarify customers only license, not own, purchased content, enhancing consumer awareness and protections.

California Apologizes for Racial Injustice

California formally apologizes for its legacy of racism against Black Americans under new legislation signed by Governor Newsom.

California Reparations: Newsom's Legislative Balance

California Gov. Newsom navigates wins and losses in reparations legislation, signing key bills while vetoing others.

California's Digital Licensing Law

California mandates digital stores disclose content is licensed, not owned, banning 'buy' and 'purchase' without warning.

California Strengthens Gun Safety Laws

Governor Newsom signs laws to strengthen California's gun safety measures, preventing violence and protecting children and domestic abuse victims.

California's Social Media Bill Signed

California's new bill limits "addictive" social media feeds for minors to protect children's mental health.

Trump Threatens to Cut Fire Aid

Trump threatens to withhold California firefighting aid unless Governor Newsom agrees to his policy demands amidst political tensions.

Prince Harry Embraces Turning 40

Prince Harry expresses excitement about turning 40, reflecting on his journey and commitment to making a positive impact.

California Google Deal Excludes Small Publishers

California's Google deal may exclude small publishers and startups from accessing significant journalism funding.

Enforcement Gaps for California's Gig Workers

California's Prop. 22 promises for gig workers remain unfulfilled, with enforcement lacking and complaints unresolved.

Democrat Gloria Romero Joins Republicans

Former California Senator Gloria Romero switches from Democrat to Republican, citing misalignment with the party's current stance.

Newsom Vetoes Immigrant Housing Loans

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes a bill providing housing loans to illegal immigrants, citing budgetary constraints.

California's Historic AI Safety Bill

California Gov. Newsom faces pressure to sign SB 1047, a landmark AI liability bill amid industry opposition and public support.