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Michael Hiltzik: The fast-food industry gears up to kill another pro-worker state law

Political PR and advertising firms in California are going to owe Gov. Gavin Newsom a huge favor. That's because by signing the so-called Fast Recovery Act on Sept. 5, he opened the door to what could be hundreds of millions of dollars in spending by fast-food companies to kill it.

Los Angeles Times

George Skelton: Optometrists, ophthalmologists square off over bill to expand role of primary care eye doctors

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — There's a nonsensical disconnect in California's efforts to provide universal health care. There aren't enough doctors willing to accept the state's small fees for treating low-income patients.

Los Angeles Times

After LA Times investigation, law passed to force California to clear pot convictions faster

LOS ANGELES — California has new deadlines to dismiss and seal many cannabis convictions under a law signed this week by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Should California take more time on reparations? Advocates want Newsom to veto extension

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California cemented a major milestone earlier this year when a government-appointed committee recommended that Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers provide reparations to the descendants of enslaved people.

Tribune News Service

‘Need an abortion? California is ready to help.’ The story behind new SC billboard

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina is in the crosshairs of California’s Democratic governor over its restrictive abortion policies.

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Column: Newsom for president — is he or isn’t he? Maybe it’s both

Is he or isn’t he?

Los Angeles Times

California Legislature passes bill to protect fast-food workers

A California bill that aims to improve and standardize working conditions for fast-food workers will head to the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom after winning passage in the state Senate and Assembly on Monday over objections from business interests, which say it unfairly targets the fast-food industry and will drive…

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California workers won't have to worry about being fired, or not hired, for off-the-clock marijuana use

It will soon be illegal for California employers to let workers' offsite and outside-of-work marijuana use be a factor in hiring or firing decisions, according to a new state law.

Los Angeles Times

California: Off-The-Clock Marijuana Use, Interstate Commerce & More Legalized With Gov Newsom's Signature

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill Sunday that sets up a framework for interstate commerce, which is critical for California cannabis farmers.

Benzinga

California's dead will have a new burial option: Human composting

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California will begin allowing an alternative burial method known as human composting in 2027, under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday.

Los Angeles Times

Vineyard migrants: We were misled

Progressives call for criminal probe of Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis' "heartless" actions, "dereliction of duty"

Salon

Is a California homeless law "coercive"?

A new California law ostensibly aimed at helping unhoused people shreds their autonomy, advocates say

Salon

California enacts law to help LGBTQ military veterans

California's governor has signed a law he says will help military service members who were discharged under “don’t ask, don’t tell” policies to reestablish eligibility for Veterans Affairs benefits

The Independent UK

‘I’ll bring my hair gel’: Newsom challenges DeSantis to debate

LOS ANGELES — Gov. Gavin Newsom challenged his Florida counterpart, Ron DeSantis, to a televised debate, escalating his criticism of Republican governors’ mass transport of migrants to liberal bastions as “reprehensible” and possibly illegal.

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Axios

California's Gavin Newsom challenges Florida's Ron DeSantis to debate

The challenge comes amid DeSantis' decision to send nearly 50 Venezuelan migrants to Martha’s Vineyard.

Los Angeles Times

'This is not the end': LA advocates say veto doesn't shut door to safe injection sites

LOS ANGELES — In the sweltering heat, activist Soma Snakeoil gripped the microphone and led the crowd outside Los Angeles City Hall in a chant.

The Independent UK

Pandemic homeless hotels close, sending some back to streets

Cities from Anchorage to New Orleans are shuttering their pandemic-era hotels that were used to house the homeless as funding dwindles and leases run out

The Independent UK

California governor signs sweeping climate legislation

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a package of bills aimed at moving away from reliance on fossil fuel-based energy

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The Guardian - US

California governor’s ad campaign offers help to women in anti-abortion states

Billboards will be displayed in states including Texas, Mississippi and Ohio but have some questioning Gavin Newsom’s ambitions

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem rants about ‘California feces’ in response to Newsom’s abortion billboard campaign in her state

California Governor Gavin Newsom launched a multi-state billboard campaign in parts of the country where abortion is the most restricted, to play up his state’s progressive laws that protect a person’s right to the procedure.

Los Angeles Times

California taxpayers are set to receive gas refunds beginning next month

After several months of waiting, Californians who qualify for the state's gas price relief program could begin seeing payments in October.

The Independent UK

DeSantis could be charged with kidnap after moving migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

California Governor Gavin Newsom asks DoJ to ‘investigate whether the alleged fraudulent inducement would support charges of kidnapping under relevant state laws’

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: California bill can limit role of racism in the criminal justice system

It’s hardly news that Black Americans are overrepresented in prison. Nationwide, Black people are locked up in state prison at a rate of 1,240 per 100,000 residents, as compared with 261 whites. That’s 4.8 times greater incarceration of Black than white people, based on 2019 data from the U.S. Bureau…

Tribune News Service

Newsom calls for US inquiry into DeSantis and migrant flight to Martha’s Vineyard

Gov. Gavin Newsom called Thursday for a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to fly several immigrant families to Martha’s Vineyard.

The Independent UK

California 1st with law protecting children's online privacy

A new law in California will require companies that provide online services to protect children's privacy

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