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New California Law Forces AI Chatbots to Protect Kids’ Mental Health
AI Chatbots Gov. Gavin Newsom approved mandatory monitoring and reminders when kids…
Newsom Vetoes Car Dealers Bill to Hike Fees on Buyers
Car Dealers Bill BY RYAN SABALOW, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a…
Think Your Kid’s Done With a Booster Seat? New California Law Says Maybe Not
Booster Seat BY RYAN SABALOW, CalMatters A new California law aims to keep…
Newsom Just Vetoed a Bill to Regulate License Plate Readers — Even as Fresh Evidence of Misuse Emerges
License Plate Readers BY KHARI JOHNSON AND MOHAMED AL ELEW, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed…
California Police Pull Over a Self-Driving Waymo for an Illegal U-Turn, But They Can’t Ticket
Waymo By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Police in…
What a Government Shutdown Means for Californians, from Social Security to National Parks
Government Shutdown BY RACHEL BECKER, KRISTEN HWANG, ALEJANDRO LAZO, CAYLA MIHALOVICH AND JEANNE KUANG John Lauretig remembers the…
Commentary: Court Rulings Cast Doubt on California Mask Ban for Federal Officers
Federal Officers BY DAN WALTERS Last Saturday Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a series…
Classic Cars Will Still Need a Smog Test in California After Lawmakers Reject Jay Leno Bill
Classic Cars By RYAN SABALOW, CalMatters Jay Leno’s star power wasn’t enough to…
‘Moral Conflict’ Drives Democratic Doubts About Gavin Newsom’s Redistricting Plan
Democratic Doubts BY JEANNE KUANG, CalMatters As Republicans lambasted California lawmakers for rushing…
Proposed Redrawn Congressional Maps Expected Next Week
Congressional Maps Ken Calvert Has Served for Decades. Newsom’s Plan Could End…