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CalMatters - New California law expands Newsom’s mental health court

A California new law expands CARE Court, a mental health program championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, to include some people diagnosed with bipolar disorder.




OC Register - Meet the 125 Most Influential People in Orange County for 2025

Here are selections, made with your help, of the 125 people who were vital parts of Orange County’s story for 2025.




Bloomberg - Ads on Streaming Services Are the Future, and Also Very Annoying

Advertising on streaming services is a big new growth business for marketing and media companies, but consumers are increasingly frustrated by what they see and hear on their screens.




CalMatters - Trump’s new order against AI regulation hits California especially hard

Since 2016, California enacted more AI regulations than any other state. The president’s new order against such laws worries state officials.




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.