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Politico Pro - Hollywood’s AI copyright frustrations boil over

Silicon Valley’s getting rich. Hollywood’s barely scraping by. And yet, tech companies are relying on actors and artists’ work to train its AI models and rake in profits — or at least that’s how some in the struggling film industry see it.




ABC 7 - California legislative ban on cat declawing, crackdown on puppy mills set to take effect in 2026

Several new California laws that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, are aimed at protecting pets, including banning cat declawing and cracking down on puppy mills.




Fullerton Observer - 21st Annual Fullerton Women’s Leadership Forum Celebrates Trailblazing Women

The 21st annual Fullerton Women’s Leadership Forum (FWLF) took place on December 3, 2025, honoring six remarkable women for their contributions to the community. The event celebrated leaders from various sectors, highlighting their dedication and impact.




CalMatters - Gavin Newsom cited 3 main reasons in his vetoes this year. Trump was one

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed 123 bills this year, citing fiscal restraint — and Donald Trump.




OC Register - Governor Newsom signs a quarter of rehab-related bills into law

Governor Newsom signs a quarter of rehab-related bills into law. But some of the most consequential legislation gets stuck in the sausage grinder




CalMatters - New California law expands Newsom’s mental health court. Will it help more people?

Gov. Newsom introduced CARE Court to bring more people experiencing severe mental illness into treatment. It has helped fewer people than he projected, but a new law will make more people eligible for it.




ABC 7 - Newsom signs bill boosting mental health support in California

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 27, aimed at expanding California's Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court system, a program designed to get people with severe mental illness into treatment and housing before they end up on the streets or in jail.




Sacramento Bee - Gov. Newsom wants to get more people into California’s CARE Court

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bill to expand and streamline California’s process to get people who are mentally ill and homeless into mental health treatment and housing.




Governor Newsom News - Governor Gavin Newsom signs SB 27, strengthening California’s CARE Act and expanding access to behavioral health services

Governor Newsom signed SB 27, which helps to ensure that individuals in crisis can receive timely treatment, housing, and ongoing support, improving coordination across courts and local agencies.




LA Times - California tightens leash on puppy sales with new laws signed by Newsom

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills aimed at increasing transparency when buying a new pet, including banning middlemen from selling puppies to Californians.