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California lawmakers begin special session to protect state laws from second Trump presidency

Dec. 02, 2024 20:23 PM EST

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state's progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency. The Democratic governor, a fierce critic of President-elect...

California governor vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars

Sep. 28, 2024 18:44 PM EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Saturday that would have required new cars to beep at drivers if they exceed the speed limit. California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses sold in the state starting in...