News · CA
California governor signs SB 913, SB 905 and SB 868
Economy and jobsCalifornia’s governor approved three separately numbered Senate bills on September 30.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 5, 2026
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California governor signs workplace AI limits
Elections and votingNew California laws curb automated firings and the use of artificial intelligence for workplace surveillance.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 5, 2026
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California enacts law addressing misuse of courts by abusers
Elections and votingThe new state law is intended to prevent abusers from using legal proceedings to continue harming survivors.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 5, 2026
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California sets fines for robotaxis blocking responders
Economy and jobsNew autonomous-vehicle rules allow fines when robotaxis impede emergency responders in California.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 4, 2026
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California Governor Signs Three AI, Workplace Surveillance Bills
Elections and votingThe three measures establish California laws addressing artificial intelligence and monitoring in the workplace.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 4, 2026
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Newsom signs VPP, balcony solar bills; vetoes another
Energy and environmentCalifornia’s governor approved bills on virtual power plants and balcony solar but rejected separate community solar legislation.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 4, 2026
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Bass signs directive addressing ICE raids in Los Angeles
ImmigrationExecutive Directive 17 is intended to strengthen Los Angeles’ response to ICE raids and masked federal agents.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 3, 2026
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California legalizes plug-in balcony solar systems
HousingA new state law will let residents install small solar systems without utility approval, subject to safety and certification rules.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 2, 2026
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Newsom signs California worker protections for AI use
Public safetyThe new laws limit AI-based firing decisions, emotional monitoring and the use of AI in mass layoffs.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 2, 2026
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Amber Alert issued for four children in Southern California
Public safetyPolice issued an Amber Alert involving four missing children in Southern California.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 1, 2026
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Newsom signs housing and homelessness legislation
HousingThe legislation addresses homebuilding and unsheltered homelessness, two stated priorities of California’s state government.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 30, 2026
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Newsom signs California ban on officials issuing memecoins
Elections and votingGov. Gavin Newsom signed a state measure prohibiting public officials from issuing memecoins.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 29, 2026
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California governor signs bill framed as contrast with Trump
Elections and votingThe governor approved a state measure described as a counterpoint to Trump, turning the proposal into California law.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 29, 2026
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California makes Native American Day a paid holiday
Elections and votingThe governor also proclaimed Native American Day and approved legislation formalizing a state apology.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 28, 2026
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Court orders Riverside sheriff to return 650,000 ballots
Elections and votingThe California Supreme Court directed the Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 ballots that had been seized.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 28, 2026
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Newsom Signs Military Force Authorization Bill
Foreign policySB 1354 sets authorization and accountability requirements for specific military forces coming to California from outside the state.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 28, 2026
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California Supreme Court rules against Chad Bianco
Elections and votingThe court ruled against Bianco in a legal matter that has no direct connection to a candidate race or election.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 27, 2026
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California court says sheriff violated law in ballot seizure
Elections and votingThe California Supreme Court found that a sheriff’s seizure of ballots violated state election law.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 27, 2026
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Newsom signs California gun-safety legislation
Public safetyThe governor signed new bills focused on preventing gun violence and strengthening California’s gun-safety policies.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 27, 2026
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California court rejects Riverside sheriff’s ballot seizure
Elections and votingThe California Supreme Court ruled that the Riverside sheriff lacked legal authority to seize 650,000 ballots.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 27, 2026
Race preview · CA
Paul Danbom and Michael Barkley contest California’s 5th
Elections and votingDemocrats Paul Danbom and Michael James Mr. Barkley are running in California’s contested 5th Congressional District election.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 26, 2026
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California court orders sheriff to return seized ballots
Elections and votingThe California Supreme Court ruled that a sheriff unlawfully seized more than 650,000 ballots and must return them.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 25, 2026
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Orange County Register urges No vote on Proposition 1
HousingThe newspaper argues that taking on more debt would not solve California’s housing shortage.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 24, 2026
Candidate profile · CA
Nathan Deer in California’s 11th District House race
Elections and votingNathan Deer is listed as an NNE candidate in the contested 2026 general election for California’s 11th Congressional District.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 24, 2026