Tag: Scott Wiener

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…