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California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers will return to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state’s progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency.

California could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.

The California governor said he cares about all California, including Trump voters and Tucker Carlson supporters. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has agreed to pay a fine for failing to report on time charitable donations that companies made on his behalf.

It’s been less than two days since President-elect Donald Trump clinched the presidency and California leaders say they are already ready for a second round of resistance against him. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2024.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for state lawmakers to convene a special session in December to help safeguard the state’s progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency.

La Habra Heights will be required to create 244 housing units following their agreement with the state of California on housing law.

A new surge operation to combat violent crime in San Bernardino started on Monday. 

The operation aims to crack down or organized retail theft and violent crime. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.

California’s special legislative session came to an end Monday with a victory for Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats pushing for gas price regulation.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill aimed at curbing “surging gas prices in California”. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2024.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved $130.7 million to clear homeless encampments across the state. 

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the city of Norwalk would lose its housing element after the city council voted to ban the construction of new homeless shelters.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is stripping the city of Norwalk of state funds for housing and the homeless after their city council banned the construction of any new homeless shelters. Brittany Hope reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Oct. 3, 2024.

The last call for drinks is 2 a.m. in California, but the state will soon carve out an exception to allow alcohol to be served until 4 a.m. for one private, members-only club located in the Los Angeles Clippers’ new state-of-the-art arena.

Here are some of the new laws that will go into effect in the coming months as early as Jan. 1, 2025.

Millions of Californians will see expanded access to IVF and other fertility treatments thanks to a new state mandate. 

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that expands access to IVF and fertility treatments in the state. Brittany Hope reports for the NBC4 News at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday signed a bill into law to ban the farming of octopuses and farmed octopus sales.

An LASD task force is looking to stop human trafficking after several communities across LA County have said it has plagued their neighborhoods for years. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2024.