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Court calls Bianco’s ballot seizure ‘unlawful,’ orders them returned

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Court calls Bianco’s ballot seizure ‘unlawful,’ orders them returned

Also, what has Newsom been up to in NYC this week?

Kathryn Palmer

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Sep 25, 2026

In split from allies, Newsom vetoes abortion shield law

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In split from allies, Newsom vetoes abortion shield law

Newsom's eyebrow-raising veto decisions

Kathryn Palmer

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Sep 23, 2026

Law aims to ban GOP states from sending troops to CA

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Law aims to ban GOP states from sending troops to CA

Also, Newsom signs order to speed up AI regulations and consider a ‘kill switch’

Kathryn Palmer

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Sep 21, 2026

Newsom signs AI ad disclosure bill, teases more AI action

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Newsom signs AI ad disclosure bill, teases more AI action

Also, high-speed rail audit reveals billing gone wild

Kathryn Palmer

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Sep 18, 2026

Newsom signs first-in-nation wildfire smoke damage bills

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Newsom signs first-in-nation wildfire smoke damage bills

Also, California Democrats celebrate Supreme Court’s mail-in voting ruling.

Kathryn Palmer

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Sep 16, 2026

As Newsom exits, abortion rights group seeks to codify shield laws

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As Newsom exits, abortion rights group seeks to codify shield laws

How the Cervantes sisters, both lawmakers, took on California’s most controversial sheriff.

Kathryn Palmer

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Sep 14, 2026

Newsom signs nation-leading bills on social media, AI

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Newsom signs nation-leading bills on social media, AI

Also, Newsom continues his tiptoe around a wildfire liability special session.

Kathryn Palmer

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Sep 11, 2026

House candidate aims to take vaccine fight to RFK’s door

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House candidate aims to take vaccine fight to RFK’s door

Also, how a bill died last week not over a lack of votes, but a lack of time.

Kathryn Palmer

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Sep 9, 2026

Newsom says he has ‘open mind’ on special session, after PG&E announces cuts

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Newsom says he has ‘open mind’ on special session, after PG&E announces cuts

Also, Legislature moves to create first-in-nation smoke damage standards.

Kathryn Palmer

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Sep 4, 2026

Assembly kills wildfire bill in surprise last-minute move

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Assembly kills wildfire bill in surprise last-minute move

Also, ban on electroshock gloves heads to Newsom.

Kathryn Palmer

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Sep 2, 2026

Lawmakers shoot down Newsom’s biggest wildfire liability targets

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Lawmakers shoot down Newsom’s biggest wildfire liability targets

Also, contentious anti-trust bill passes after bruising battle.

Kathryn Palmer

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Aug 31, 2026

Shock glove ban joins end-of-session crush

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Shock glove ban joins end-of-session crush

Dozens rally for controversial bill that would give tribes more control over ancestral state lands.

Kathryn Palmer

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Aug 28, 2026

Newsom, lawmakers at odds over key pieces of wildfire deal

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Newsom, lawmakers at odds over key pieces of wildfire deal

Also, Newsom touts new elections bills in wake of Supreme Court’s mail voting decision.

Kathryn Palmer

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Aug 26, 2026

Wildfire utility proposal sparks friction in Legislature

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Wildfire utility proposal sparks friction in Legislature

Will a California Forever deal land before lawmakers this week?

Kathryn Palmer

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Aug 24, 2026

Bill on AI bosses hopes to avoid second veto

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Bill on AI bosses hopes to avoid second veto

Also, a resolution on daylight savings time passes - could California nix it entirely?

Kathryn Palmer

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Aug 21, 2026

Outgoing lawmakers bid farewell

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Outgoing lawmakers bid farewell

Here's what to know

Kathryn Palmer

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Aug 19, 2026

Bills countering Trump teed up for floor debates

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Bills countering Trump teed up for floor debates

Also, the ICE and detention center accountability bills to watch.

Kathryn Palmer

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Aug 17, 2026

Biggest winners and losers of suspense day

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Biggest winners and losers of suspense day

Also, bill that would have capped ticket resales dies on suspense.

Kathryn Palmer

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Aug 14, 2026

Legislators pull out big guns ahead of suspense decisions

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Legislators pull out big guns ahead of suspense decisions

Celebs, rallies converge on Capitol as bills head to critical Thursday hearings.

Kathryn Palmer

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Aug 12, 2026

Bill to ban 'surveillance pricing' gears up

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Bill to ban 'surveillance pricing' gears up

Also, a state audit recommends the Legislature tackle community college finances.

Kathryn Palmer

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Aug 10, 2026

Becerra emerges after laying low, touts voting bills

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Becerra emerges after laying low, touts voting bills

Also, lawmakers push to rename S.F.’s Yerba Buena Tunnel.

Kathryn Palmer

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Aug 7, 2026

Another mask ban struck down. Could California offer a fix?

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Another mask ban struck down. Could California offer a fix?

Also, the Assembly GOP leadership reshuffle.

Kathryn Palmer

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Aug 5, 2026

Bill could make forced marriages harder in California

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Bill could make forced marriages harder in California

Also, Newsom releases tax returns. Here’s what state law does, and does not, require.

Kathryn Palmer

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Aug 3, 2026

Push to accelerate wildfire projects draws ire from conservationists

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Push to accelerate wildfire projects draws ire from conservationists

Also, how does Newsom feel about California Forever?

Kathryn Palmer

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Jul 31, 2026

The bills that could make vote counting faster

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The bills that could make vote counting faster

Also, lawmakers want stricter regulations on AI, influencers in campaigns.

Kathryn Palmer

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Jul 29, 2026

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