Sacramento’s top news: Newsom's new label, Yosemite land deal and a union fight
Here’s a quick glimpse into the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on Friday, August 28, 2026.
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sd17.senate.ca.govReporting
Laird Bill to Improve CalPERS Audit Transparency for Public Employees Signed into Law SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom this week signed Senate Bill 1038 by Senator John Laird, legislation to give public employees and their unions...
washingtonexaminer.comReporting
Newsom heads South as he builds his national political profile - Washington Examiner Gov. Gavin Newsom heads to Alabama, South Carolina, and North Carolina, continuing his active role in Democratic politics outside California.
nypost.comReporting
Gavin Newsom set to ban vapes in California — and the $2K fine it comes with Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, who represents Thousand Oaks and introduced the bill said “We are hopeful the governor will recognize the threat...
thebusinessjournal.comReporting
Millions spent lobbying California data center bills - The Business Journal Written by Katherine Ortiz, Khari Johnson with CalMatters · Share · Tweet... California Legislature this week. The pro-data-center spenders...
coloradoboulevard.netReporting
California Legislature Rejects Governor's Wildfire Insurance Proposals Covering: Pasadena • Altadena • Sierra Madre • South Pasadena • San Marino • San Gabriel • Alhambra • Monterey Park • Arcadia • Monrovia • La...
nypost.comReporting
Vineyard bosses rage at Gavin Newsom as it's revealed his winery got the only state wildfire payout See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google. Gov. Gavin Newsom's wine connections are raising eyebrows as...
sfchronicle.comReporting
Two California titans are in an epic clash over last-minute legislation As the California legislature winds down, insurers and electric utilities are battling over who will pay for wildfire costs. Gov. Gavin Newsom is...
PoliticoReporting
Social media giants could face even stiffer penalties under California bill - POLITICO It's headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, days after Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion in a major settlement with states.
Con el tiempo en contra, los legisladores de California rechazan partes clave del plan de Newsom para combatir los incendios forestales
El gobernador Gavin Newsom está impulsando con urgencia un plan para brindar ayuda financiera a las empresas de servicios públicos que enfrentan enormes indemnizaciones por demandas judiciales debido a los incendios forestales en California. Algunos legisladores se oponen a la medida.
Lopez: A coastal development exemption in Santa Monica? Shame on Gov. Newsom
Gov. Newsom is pushing a bill that would exempt a donor-developer from normal project review.
consumerwatchdog.orgReporting
California Legislature Protects Wildfire Survivors' Rights and Rejects Higher Insurance Costs PUBLISHED ON August 28, 2026 | BY Jamie Court · 1 MIN READ. California... Center For Climate Integrity – Watchdog group, Congress call out fossil fuel...
nfib.comReporting
Governor Newsom Should Veto Assembly Bill 2646 - NFIB SACRAMENTO, CA (Aug. 28, 2026) — The state director for California's largest and leading small business association today called on Gov. Gavin Newsom...
California lawmakers crack down on AI used in public comment
Senate Bill 1159 will make it easier for public agencies to protect themselves from the rising use of artificial intelligence for civic engagement.
abc7.comReporting
'Gabriel's Law,' named for 8-year-old Palmdale boy, passes legislature and heads to governor's desk ... Gov. Gavin Newsom for consideration. PALMDALE, Calif. (CNS) -- Legislation by Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, aimed at strengthening...
bloomberg.comReporting
Newsom Blocked on Push to Shield Utilities From Fire Liabilities - Bloomberg.com California Governor Gavin Newsom's push to shield publicly traded utilities from some wildfire liabilities has been blocked by state lawmakers,...
vox.comReporting
California's SB 1090 could reshape post-fire housing in Altadena | Vox The reversal echoed what happened last summer, when Gov. Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass suspended SB 9 in the Palisades after residents had...
Jesse Watters: Gavin Newsom's running for prime minister -- of Canada - YouTube
Podcaster Benny Johnson lambasts California Gov. Gavin Newsom's defense of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.
Los Angeles TimesReporting
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the 'Anaheim Angels' bill into law. What it means for the team Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the 'Anaheim Angels' bill into law. What it... California and surely would attract development interest among...
thehill.comReporting
Newsom plans 4-day tour of Southern states - The Hill California Gov. Gavin Newsom — a likely presidential candidate in 2028 — will head to the Deep South next week on a four-day, three state sweep...
kcra.comReporting
California lawmakers block Newsom's push to limit wildfire liability - KCRA California lawmakers have blocked Gov. Gavin Newsom from pursuing his plan to prevent insurance companies in California from recouping their...
Gov. Newsom prepares for multi-day tour in Alabama, the Carolinas - YouTube
Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to make his seventh trip to the South in the past three years as part of his "Take it Back Tour," according to a news...
gov.ca.govReporting
Governor Newsom signs bipartisan measure to strengthen suicide prevention efforts for... Governor Gavin Newsom logo Governor of California. To search the site... SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Assembly Bill 1956...
PoliticoReporting
Newsom headed to South Carolina on Southern state swing - POLITICO The likely presidential contender will visit South Carolina, Alabama and North Carolina next week. California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to a crowd...