New California law orders schools to restrict cell phone use by students
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill that will require California school districts to restrict or ban cellphone use…
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The Times' investigation into the puppies 'raises serious alarms'
Lawmakers and animal welfare advocates say California must address “disturbing” findings from a Los Angeles Times investigation into the state’s…
Newsom vetoes bill requiring UC and CSU to hire undocumented students
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a bill that would have ordered the University of California, California State University and…
Governor Gavin Newsom signs law banning plastic bags in California
On Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will close a loophole that has allowed plastic bag waste to…
California's AI security bill is in the spotlight. Turning it into law is the best way to improve it
On August 29, the California Legislature approved Senate Bill 1047 —the Secure Innovation for Frontier Models of Artificial Intelligence Act—and…
Huntington Beach files lawsuit to block state law on trans student privacy
Huntington Beach is once again battling with California, filing a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to block a new state law that…
Governor Newsom signs bills offering artificial intelligence protections to actors
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed two bills that would give actors more protections over their digital likenesses, addressing concerns…
Approval: The Times' recommendations for the Los Angeles County Superior Court
The 10 races for Los Angeles Superior Court judge produced five winners in the March primary and five races in…
Amid protests, Mexico's Senate approves controversial judicial reform
MEXICO CITY — Amid dramatic protests, with hundreds of demonstrators storming the Mexican Senate floor, lawmakers on Wednesday morning approved…
California is about to ban octopus farming
California lawmakers have approved a bill that would make it illegal to farm octopuses in state waters or on land,…