Newsom signs bill to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in tampons
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Monday that will ban the sale of tampons and other menstrual products in California that contain…
After L.A. Times investigation, Newsom signs bill on child welfare
A new state law cracks down on accountability for providers of parenting classes that are often court-ordered in child abuse and neglect cases but have…
Trump’s last battle to bottle up the Jan. 6 case until election day
Through a combination of luck, lawyering and above all the mercies of the U.S. Supreme Court, Donald Trump has managed to keep voters from learning…
California to allow eating, smoking at Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes
Despite concerns about the health risks of secondhand smoke, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill that will allow cannabis dispensaries to serve hot…
How, when and where to watch the Vance-Walz vice presidential debate
CBS News is hosting the debate between Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz — two vice presidential hopefuls facing each other Tuesday…
Granderson: JD Vance has some explaining to do at Tuesday’s debate
Tuesday’s vice presidential debate between Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance is being framed as the battle of the everyman — but it’s more…
Meet the Walz-Vance debate moderators: Margaret Brennan and Norah O’Donnell and
CBS News is presenting the only debate between the 2024 presidential running mates on Tuesday. Gov. Tim Walz, the Democrat from Minnesota, will face off…
Column: Harris’ economic plan is a subsidy grab bag. Trump’s is nonsense
WASHINGTON — The presidential campaign produced plenty of noise last week, but the race still appears mired in a virtual electoral-college tie.Polls show Vice President Kamala…
A new law allows late-night drinking for Clippers VIPs at Intuit Dome
Last call in California is 2 a.m., but Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Sunday that extends public drinking time for a…
Careful not to stifle innovation, Newsom hesitates on major tech bills
SAN FRANCISCO — Backstage at one of the largest artificial intelligence conferences in the world, Gov. Gavin Newsom listened to two leaders in the field debate…
Harris holds final California fundraisers before the November election
Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up her final California fundraising swing before the November general election on Sunday at a star-studded event in downtown Los…
Newsom signs bill regulating California warehouse development
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a controversial bill that establishes siting and design standards for industrial warehouses that, according to supporters, would better protect the…
Four takeaways from first debate in 2026 California governor’s race
SAN FRANCISCO — Four of the top Democrats running for California governor met Sunday morning for the first major candidate forum of the 2026 election, a…
Newsom signs bill requiring health insurance companies to cover IVF
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Sunday that requires large health insurance companies to cover in vitro fertilization — a win for reproductive…
News Analysis: Iran faces deep quandary over how to respond to Israel
TEHRAN — Iran faces a complex dilemma over whether to attack Israel directly or use its string of proxy armies — as weakened as some of…
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes AI safety bill opposed by Silicon Valley
SAN FRANCISCO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed SB 1047, an artificial intelligence safety bill that would have established requirements for developers of advanced AI…
As Trump attacks Harris’ mental fitness, some Republicans keep distant
WASHINGTON — Republicans on Sunday sought to distance themselves from Donald Trump’s latest insults of Democratic nominee Kamala Harris during a rambling weekend rally in Wisconsin…
Jews and Catholics warn against Trump’s latest loyalty test for religious voters
Former President Trump recently reissued his loyalty test to religious Americans, declaring that he can best protect their freedoms while preemptively blaming members of certain…
California governor signs bill to ban octopus farming
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bipartisan bill Friday making it a crime to farm octopuses for human consumption in California.The new law makes it illegal…
Living life instead of obsessing about politics? The news will break through
It’s my job to be a news junkie and follow politics and policy from Washington. But it’s my avocation as well, covering “the art of…