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A new California law will prohibit sales of disposable vapes. Here’s why

Gov. Newsom signed a law prohibiting the sale of disposable vapes, a measure meant to prevent lithium battery fires at landfills and recycling centers.

September 30, 2026
Politics

California high-speed rail fails to accomplish most of its legislative goals for 2026

Most of the legislative priorities California’s bullet train agency wanted passed this year died before reaching the governor’s desk

September 30, 2026
Economy

Newsom vetoes insurance-claim bills: Is it ‘petty’ politics?

California governor rejects legislation sponsored by LA fire victims, who had spoken out against his wildfire-liability effort.

September 30, 2026
Higher Education

California’s San Joaquin Valley needs more doctors. New medical schools are years away

California’s Central Valley needs more doctors. Legislators are pushing for a medical school to help build a pipeline.

September 30, 2026
Homelessness

New laws make incremental tweaks to California’s mental health court, while bigger changes nixed

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws designed to help CARE Court better connect Californians with mental health care.

September 30, 2026
Homelessness

New California law frees up funds for sober homeless housing

The new law intends to free up state funds for housing that requires residents to stay sober. Newsom vetoed a similar law last year.

September 30, 2026
Commentary Housing

How immigrants get locked out of buying a California home — even when they can afford it

The U.S. systems of home sales and financing often ignore immigrants’ financial resources and credit histories, even people buying with cash.

September 30, 2026
Justice

Newsom signs new laws to rein in immigration agents as Trump’s deportation campaign escalates

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of laws that aim to check immigration agents during the Trump administration’s deportation program.

September 30, 2026
Justice

Data from 911 calls at ICE detention centers must be disclosed under new California law

Gov. Newsom signed a law compelling disclosure of emergency calls from ICE detention centers. It followed CalMatters’ reporting about alleged rapes at one site.

September 29, 2026
Environment

Newsom vetoes Delta levees bill as El Niño winter looms

Newsom vetoed SB 872, saying money in the budget made it redundant. The state puts Delta levee repair costs at $3.3 billion.

September 29, 2026

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