California
AB 2839 aimed to label AI-generated content in political ads as “manipulated.” A federal judge says the law violates the 1st Amendment.
Oct. 3, 2024
Two bills newly signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom outlaw the possession and distribution of sexually charged images of minors even when they’re created with computers, not cameras.
Business
Former Starbucks Chief Executive Howard Schultz acted unlawfully when he told an employee: ‘If you’re not happy at Starbucks, you can go work for another company,’ NLRB finds.
Oct. 4, 2024
A law gives Los Angeles cheap land under freeways to store RVs and feed homeless individuals. Mayor Karen Bass says it will help remove camps and get people housed.
Climate & Environment
A new California law requires that cities and counties plan for and protect wildlife movement to ensure animals can find food, shelter and mates.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that makes California the latest state to ban legacy and donor admissions in higher education, including at Stanford and USC.
Sept. 30, 2024
California abortion providers want harsher sentencing for harassment at clinics amid increase in protests
Sept. 29, 2024
L.A.’s “sanctuary city” proposal got lots of buzz at City Hall, but it still hasn’t passed
Sept. 28, 2024
Assembly Bill 1858 will standardize school active-shooter drills and direct the state’s Department of Education to update its guidance. It was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed five more anti-crime bills sent to his desk by California lawmakers this month, enacting mostly modest increases in punishment and departing from a more liberal approach by state Democratic leaders in years passed.