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California governor signs 10 firearm-related laws
Public safetyThe governor described the 10 new laws as gun-safety measures, while Guns.com characterized them as restrictions on guns.
The Ballot California DeskSep 29, 2026
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News · CA
Why California declared an emergency ahead of El Niño
Energy and environmentGov. Gavin Newsom’s order lets California prepare state personnel, equipment and infrastructure for possible winter flooding and landslides.
The Ballot California DeskSep 25, 2026
News · CA
California sheriff ordered to return confiscated ballots
Elections and votingThe return order changes who holds ballots seized during a voter-fraud inquiry but does not establish that fraud occurred.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
News · CA
Why California Declared an El Niño State of Emergency
Energy and environmentGov. Gavin Newsom’s order allows California to prepare resources, personnel and infrastructure for possible winter flooding and landslides.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 24, 2026