Tag: Scott Wiener
Pelosi’s retirement announcement could open floodgates for a wave of new candidates
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision not to seek reelection next year could open the floodgates on the…
Pelosi to announce plans after California election in November
SAN FRANCISCO — Nancy Pelosi, who has come under increasing pressure from fellow Democrats here to retire, will…
California Democrat to run for congressional seat held by Nancy Pelosi
Scott Wiener, the California state senator, is expected to run for the San Francisco congressional district long held…
California Gov. Newsom vetoes one pro-trans bill; will he sign others?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would require an inclusive view of gender in health…
How Sacramento wrangled Silicon Valley to pass sweeping AI rules
SAN FRANCISCO — California moved to set the national agenda on AI policy when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed…
California enacts AI safety law targeting tech giants
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law groundbreaking legislation requiring the world's largest artificial intelligence companies to…
‘We’re not North Korea.’ Newsom signs bills to limit immigration raids at schools and unmask federal agents
In response to the Trump administration's aggressive immigration raids that have roiled Southern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom on…
California lawmakers pass SB 79, housing bill that brings dense housing to transit hubs
California lawmakers just paved the way for a whole lot more housing in the Golden State.In the waning…
California Legislature passes bill to ban masked law enforcement
California’s Legislature on Thursday passed a bill that bans federal and state law enforcement officials from wearing masks,…
California Legislature passes bill to protect medical data of transgender people
California lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday that would expand the state's protections of transgender people by shielding their…
Denser housing near transit stops? L.A. City Council opposes state bill
After a tense and sharply divided debate Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted to oppose a state…