The bill's author, Democratic State Senator Scott Wiener, criticized the veto, saying that it could make California vulnerable as the companies involved in creating "extremely powerful technology face no binding restrictions."

The initiative would have not been able to move forward fully after lawmakers blocked another bill to create a reparations agency to review those claims

Children in California now have the right to a portion of income earned from online content they're in after Gov. Newsom signed two new pieces of legislation.

Some conservatives believe Newsom considers approving the bill would be a massive political liability at the moment but will "find a way to make it happen regardless"

Governor Gavin Newsom has a month to sign or veto the legislation approved by lawmakers on Wednesday

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his administration has spent about $24 billion to combat homelessness. LA County workers and local law enforcement clear homeless encampment at Dockweiler State Beach

In 2023, there were more than 180,000 homeless people in the state of California, representing nearly 30% of all homelessness in America

The decision is aimed at fighting fentanyl smuggling, his office said.