California

Governor-Signs Legislation on Homlessness Crisis and Ethical Concerns of AI

It requires social media platforms to establish a mechanism for users to report sexually explicit deep fakes of themselves; once…

1 year ago

Gov. Newsom Announces Judicial Appointments

  SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom Sept. 30 announced his nomination of three Court of Appeal Justices: Justice Brian M.…

1 year ago

Senator Roth’s Landmark 2024 Gun Violence Prevention Act Signed by Governor

  SACRAMENTO  — The 2024 Gun Violence Prevention Act, Senate Bill (SB) 902, by Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside), has…

1 year ago

California Passes Consumer Protection Bills: Medical Debt, Overdraft Fees and Unfair Subscription Practices

Under this new law, medical debt will no longer be included on consumers’ credit reports, ensuring that people are not…

1 year ago

Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation to Limit the Use of Smartphones During School Hours

In 2019, Gov. Newsom signed AB 272 (Muratsuchi) into law, which specified that school districts have the authority to regulate…

1 year ago

Californians Can Now Store Driver’s Licenses, State IDs in Apple Wallet

Offering a California ID or mDL in Apple Wallet does not replace the requirement for individuals to carry a physical…

1 year ago

Bill Legalizing Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes Heads to the Governor with Bipartisan Support

This year, Assemblymember Haney reintroduced the bill with the support of the United Commercial and Food Workers to ensure cannabis…

1 year ago

Gov. Newsom Signs Bills to Combat Deepfake Election Content

Building on legislation signed by the Governor in 2019 to crack down on deepfakes in elections, the Governor Sept. 17…

1 year ago

Gov. Newsom Signs Bills to Protect Digital Likeness of Performers

This legislation will help ensure the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence or AI and other digital media technologies in entertainment…

1 year ago

Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments

  SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom Aug. 30 announced the following appointments: Gary Tsai, of Los Angeles, has been appointed…

1 year ago