California is banning artificial food dyes in school snacks and drinks. Here’s what the science says
Certain synthetic food dyes are linked to behavioral issues in kids. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law to ban them in school ...
After CalMatters investigation, Newsom signs law to shed light on maternity ward closures
A new California law gives officials more time to prevent hospitals from closing labor wards. It follows CalMatters' ...
Candidates for California governor mostly agree as they face off two years before the election
Four Democrats running for California governor in 2026 face off in a forum, even before voters have their November 2024 ...
California expands access to in vitro fertilization with new law requiring insurers to cover it
California will require health insurers to cover in vitro fertilization. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the law after an Alabama ...
Newsom vetoes California’s bold bid to regulate AI
The CA legislation would have required companies to test AI models for critical harms they could cause to society.
Why a new California law will require tortilla makers to add an extra ingredient
Folic acid is so important to infant health that it's required to be added to cereal and bread. A new California law ensures ...
Newsom denies jobless aid to undocumented Californians, after vetoing two other bills to help them
Gov. Newsom vetoes a bill to let undocumented immigrants apply for unemployment benefits, after blocking two other aid bills.
Newsom signs new law backing tribes in high-stakes gambling fight
Gov. Newsom signed a bill allowing California tribes to sue card rooms, leading to concerns from cities reliant on card room ...
Newsom sides with health care industry in rejecting rules for prescription drug middlemen, hedge funds
Hedge funds can burden a health care company in debt, threatening services. Gov. Newsom rejected a bill to regulate those ...
As extreme heat rises, Newsom blocks bill to protect California farmworkers
Gov. Newsom blocks legislation to make it easier for California farmworkers to file workers’ comp claims for heat illness.
Economists like Newsom’s plan to help control gas prices. Refiners don’t.
The governor wants to build up a reserve to dampen seasonal price spikes. Refiners warn it could raise prices further.
As Cal State touts sex discrimination reforms, some students and employees question progress
Despite positive Title IX report to trustees, some Cal State faculty and students see few improvements to sexual ...