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New law aims to prevent gas price spikes by requiring minimum amount of gas
California’s special legislative session came to an end Monday with a victory for Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats pushing for gas price regulation.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to prevent gas price spikes
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.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom approves $130.7 million for 18 cities to clear homeless encampments
California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved $130.7 million to clear homeless encampments across the state.
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California strips Norwalk of state funds over homeless shelters ban
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.
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Norwalk losing state funds over homeless shelter ban
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.
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Last call at 4 a.m. in California? Governor says yes for one private club in LA Clippers' new arena
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.
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Here are new California laws signed by Gov. Newsom
Here are some of the new laws that will go into effect in the coming months as early as Jan. 1, 2025.
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California families will see expanded IVF, fertility insurance coverage thanks to new law
Millions of Californians will see expanded access to IVF and other fertility treatments thanks to a new state mandate.
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New state law expands insurance coverage of fertility treatments
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.
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Why did Newsom sign an octopus farming ban in California? Here's why
Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday signed a bill into law to ban the farming of octopuses and farmed octopus sales.
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Inside look at LASD human trafficking taskforce in Compton
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.
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New California law increases penalty for soliciting minors to a felony crime
The penalty for soliciting and buying sex from minors under 16 will be raised to a felony under a new California law signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday.
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Gov. Newsom signs California legislation on oil and gas operations
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills into law Wednesday aimed at reducing polluting oil and gas operations near schools and daycare centers in California.
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New California law limits smartphone use in schools
As concerns over social media, mental health and distraction in the classroom continue to grow, a new California law limits the use of smartphones during school hours. Michelle Valles reports for the NBC4 News at 5 a.m. on Sept. 24, 2024.
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Gov. Newsom vetoes bill that would have allowed undocumented students to work on campus
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed undocumented college students to work on campuses in California.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes undocumented student employment bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have provided opportunities for undocumented students to work on their college campuses. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.
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Gov. Newsom signs bill banning the use of cellphones during school hours
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill that restricts the use of smartphones on school campuses in California.
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California bans plastic grocery bags, effective Jan. 2026
Starting January 2026 shoppers will now just be asked if they want a paper bag at checkout. Michelle Valles reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Sept. 23, 2024.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
“Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. California had already banned thin plastic shopping bags at supermarkets and other stores, but shoppers can purchase bags made with thicker plastic that purportedly makes them reusable and recyclable. The new measure was approved by...
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Watch: Nearly all items locked up inside South LA Rite Aid store
As shoplifting and retail theft plagued Southern California businesses, two Rite Aid stores in Los Angeles are locking up nearly all products. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Sep. 18, 2024.