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- 1Newsom signs new laws expanding California reproductive care●Governor Newsom signs new laws expanding California’s nation-leading reproductive freedom and care
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a package of new laws expanding reproductive freedom and care in the state. California positions itself as having the strongest reproductive rights protections in the United States, and the newly signed measures build on that framework. The move comes as abortion access remains a sharply contested issue across the country, with states diverging sharply on policy since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
- 2Newsom declares emergency for Kern County ahead of El Niño storm▼Governor Newsom declares emergency for Kern County ahead of powerful El Niño storm
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for Kern County as a powerful El Niño-driven storm approaches the region. The move allows state resources to be mobilized quickly to protect communities in and around Bakersfield. Residents and local officials are being urged to prepare for heavy rain, flooding and potential disruptions as the storm system arrives.
- 3Newsom vetoes bill on pollution reviews near schools▼Newsom kills bill requiring polluting factories near schools to undergo environmental review
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required factories polluting near schools to undergo environmental review. The veto means industrial facilities operating close to school campuses will not face the additional state-level scrutiny the measure sought to impose. Environmental and public health advocates are expected to criticize the decision, while business groups are likely to welcome it.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill requiring out-of-state military forces to obtain authorization before operating in California. The measure is seen as a response to federal deployments of National Guard troops and other forces to states without the governor's consent, sharpening the standoff between California and the Trump administration over the use of military personnel domestically.
- 5Who's Running for California Governor in 2026?▼Election 2026: Who are the candidates running for California governor?
Attention is turning to the 2026 race for California governor, with news outlets laying out the field of candidates vying to succeed Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited. Coverage so far focuses on who is officially in the race, who is weighing a run, and how the contest could shape the state's direction on housing, crime and the economy.