Governor Newsom signs new law to protect workers, require disclosures on AI-generated advertising
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed SB 1050 (Ashby) to require clear disclosure when advertisements use performers generated by AI and protect workers in the creative industry. LOS ANGELES – Expanding California’s work to bring transparency and...
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 9.16.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Patrick Brown, of West Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at the Housing Development and Finance Committee. Brown has been Assistant Deputy Director of Administration...
Governor Newsom cuts red tape to accelerate new zero-emissions ferry project in San Francisco Bay
News California presses ahead with clean transportation future, while House Republicans vote to choke port communities with dirty air What you need to know: Governor Newsom cut red tape to fast-track a new pier in Berkeley for a zero-emission ferry connecting...
Governor Newsom signs new law to protect workers, require disclosures on AI-generated advertising
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed SB 1050 (Ashby) to require clear disclosure when advertisements use performers generated by AI and protect workers in the creative industry. LOS ANGELES – Expanding California’s work to bring transparency and...
Governor Newsom visits Jay Leno’s Garage to sign legislation celebrating and preserving California’s classic car and lowrider heritage
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed SB 1392 (Cortese), also known as Jay Leno’s Law, creating a phased in smog check exemption for qualifying collector cars built between 1976 and 1985. The Governor also signed AB 2541 (M. González) establishing the...
Governor Newsom proclaims Latino Heritage Month
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring September 15, 2026, to October 15, 2026, as “Latino Heritage Month" in the State of California.The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below in both English and Spanish:...
California honored for nation-leading efficiency and data-driven improvements in state services and programs
News What you need to know: Delivering on the Governor’s vision of making state government more efficient, effective, and engaged, California was recognized for its leadership in using data and evidence to drive more effective government. SACRAMENTO – California...
Governor Newsom signs wildfire recovery package to strengthen protections and focus on rebuilding for survivors
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today signed four bills to expand mortgage protections, strengthen insurance coverage, improve testing and remediation standards, and create a permanent framework to accelerate wildfire recovery. ALTADENA – Governor...
Governor Newsom signs legislation 9.14.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:AB 1126 by Assemblymember Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) — Medi-Cal managed care plans: enrollees with other health care coverage.AB 1153 by Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland)...
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Governor Newsom signs new law to protect workers, require disclosures on AI-generated advertising
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed SB 1050 (Ashby) to require clear disclosure when advertisements use performers generated by AI and protect workers in the creative industry. LOS ANGELES – Expanding California’s work to bring transparency and...
Governor Newsom visits Jay Leno’s Garage to sign legislation celebrating and preserving California’s classic car and lowrider heritage
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed SB 1392 (Cortese), also known as Jay Leno’s Law, creating a phased in smog check exemption for qualifying collector cars built between 1976 and 1985. The Governor also signed AB 2541 (M. González) establishing the...
Governor Newsom announces California-backed victory after Supreme Court blocks Trump’s attack on vote-by-mail
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court issuing a ruling blocking the Trump Administration’s U.S. Postal Service rule restricting access to voting via the vote-by-mail process. This ruling...
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