Autonomous vehicles: California governor vetoes bill requiring human drivers to supervise

bostonherald.com California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to require human drivers on board self-driving trucks, a measure that union leaders and truck drivers said would save hundreds…

Bill requiring human drivers for self-driving trucks vetoed

fortune.com California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to require human drivers on board self-driving trucks, a measure that union leaders and truck drivers said would save hundreds…

Gov. Newsom Attacks Federal Judge As Child-Killing, Extremist, Right-Wing Zealot Owned By The NRA

zerohedge.com Gov. Newsom Attacks Federal Judge As Child-Killing, Extremist, Right-Wing Zealot Owned By The NRA Authored by Jonathan Turley, It seems that we continue to struggle with a…

California bill to have humans drivers ride in autonomous trucks is vetoed by governor

abcnews.go.com SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to require human drivers on board self-driving trucks, a measure that union leaders and truck drivers…

Newsom kills driverless truck safety bill, says he trusts the DMV

latimes.com Gov. Gavin Newsom, shown in May, rejected a bill Friday that would have required human safety drivers in heavy-duty robot trucks for at least the next five years. The…

California governor vetoes bill banning robotrucks without safety drivers

reuters.com [1/2] A Peterbilt 579 truck equipped with Aurora's self-driving system is seen at the company's terminal in Palmer, south of Dallas, Texas, U.S. September 23, 2021.…

Newsom vetoes progressives' bills on transgender children and self-driving trucks

politico.com Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a trio of vetoes late Friday evening that are sure to anger his progressive allies — including an unexpected rejection of a bill requiring judges to…

California Gov. Newsom vetoes union-supported bill to ban heavy-duty driverless trucks

foxbusiness.com California Gov. Gavin Newsom has gone against the wishes of labor union members by vetoing a bill that would ban the operation of heavy-duty driverless trucks in the state…

Why Did Gavin Newsom Veto Bill Banning Driverless Robotrucks?

benzinga.com California Governor Gavin Newsom‘s decision to veto a bill that sought to ban autonomous heavy-duty trucks from operating without safety drivers has raised questions about…

The new obstacle to climate innovation: activists

marketwatch.com Climate change used to be a space in which businesses were excited to get involved. But nowadays, many executives tell me they’re afraid of being branded “greenwashers.”…

Newsom urges SCOTUS to consider encampment ruling that has 'paralyzed' California cities

politico.com Gov. Gavin Newsom is pressing the U.S. Supreme Court to review a controversial ruling that has prevented cities from clearing homeless encampments. In a brief filed to the…

California paves way for more insurance coverage in disaster-prone areas

aol.com California will now let insurance companies consider climate change when offering policies, in exchange for a mandate requiring them to offer coverage in wildfire-prone…

South Asian activists’ hunger strike to ban caste discrimination reaches day 18

nbcnews.com Nirmal Singh, 42, has been on a hunger strike for 18 days. Only drinking liquids, he says he can’t run with his children anymore; even climbing stairs is hard. But as an…

Jordan Peterson issues ominous warning to Gavin Newsom

newsweek.com The Canadian psychologist, who is facing losing his license in his home country over his social media posts, poked fun at Newsom on X, formerly Twitter. The Democrat…

How U.S. Taxpayers Could Fund Striking Writers, Actors

nypost.com How’s this for a terrifying storyline? California’s far-left government colludes with the Biden administration to bail out striking Hollywood actors — all on the American…

‘Up There With Your 9/11 Theories’: Gavin Newsom Slaps Back at Vivek Ramaswamy

mediaite.com Giada Papini Rampelotto/EuropaNewswire/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images California Gov. Gavin Newsom slapped back at Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on…

California home insurers plan return to fire zones under new deal

latimes.com Firefighters enter a home in flames during the Saddleridge fire. Since the massive fire years of 2017 and 2018, home insurers have been gradually withdrawing from the most…

Newsom throws support behind California home insurance overhaul with order that could speed rate hikes

siliconvalley.com Gov. Gavin Newsom leaned into California’s home insurance market meltdown with an executive order Thursday urging the state’s elected commissioner to speed approval of rate…

California turns on its homeless population

newsweek.com California officials are turning against the state's homeless population in a series of lawsuits that are urging the courts to weigh in on the homelessness crisis.…

The UN’s climate summit was a bust

semafor.com The News At the U.N.’s Climate Ambition Summit yesterday, was in short supply. Brazil reinstated a stricter emissions target that had been scrapped under former President…

Gavin Newsom Squirms as Chris Cuomo Grills Him on ‘Propping Up’ Biden, Running for President: ‘I’m Not Worthy’

thewrap.com California Gov. Gavin Newsom physically recoiled at the idea that the Democratic Party’s top talent is out “propping up” Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, part of an animated,…

Studio Bosses Join Today’s WGA & AMPTP Talks; Sarandos, Iger, Langley & Zaslav In The Room, No Gavin Newsom

deadline.com Over 140 days into the WGA’s strike, the latest resumption of talks today between the scribes and studios and steamers are leaving nothing to chance. Netflix’s Ted Sarandos,…

How California lawmakers greenlit ‘any flavor of affordable housing you could possibly want’

siliconvalley.com With the end of the legislative session last week, California is on the verge of laying down a welcome mat for most major affordable housing projects across the state.…

California Edges Closer to Crypto Regulations

watcher.guru Last week the California Legislature approved a bill that would establish a new licensing regime for crypto firms. The bill also aims to set up other regulatory oversights…

No Big Deal: Newsom Defends Hunter Biden Influence Peddling Scheme

zerohedge.com No Big Deal: Newsom Defends Hunter Biden Influence Peddling Scheme On today's episode of Damage Control Theatre... California Governor Gavin Newsom, who will undoubtedly be…

‘I’m Not Worthy’: Gavin Newsom Says Biden ‘Deserves’ Democratic Nomination

mediaite.com California Gov. Gavin Newsom argued he is “not worthy” of consideration for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination because President Joe Biden “deserves it,” during an…

California truck drivers ask Newsom to sign bill saving jobs as self-driving big rigs are tested

abcnews.go.com SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California lawmakers, union leaders and truck drivers are trying to steer Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom toward signing into law a proposal that could…

‘A devastating financial blow’: McDonald’s franchisee group slams California’s ‘draconian’ fast food bill

finance.yahoo.com The National Owners Association (NOA), a group that represents more than 1,000 McDonald’s franchise owners, has slammed California’s landmark fast food bill for its…

Gavin Newsom Scoffs When Dana Bash Asks About GOP Claims On Abortion: ‘What Does That Mean, After Birth? It’s Made Up!’

mediaite.com California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) hit back at far-right Republican claims that Democrats support abortions “up to and after birth.” Newsom spoke to CNN’s Dana Bash in an…

Debate Over State And Federal Regulation Of Prescribed Burns Pits Biden Against Fellow Democrats

forbes.com Obstruction of new oil and gas pipelines forces more hazardous materials to be transported by train, which research suggests poses greater risks to the environment. Studies…

Gavin Newsom says Kamala Harris is 'absolutely' the best running mate for Biden, calling the Democratic ticket a 'master class in terms of performance'

businessinsider.com Vice President Kamala Harris, left, stands onstage with California Gov. Gavin Newsom at the conclusion of an event at the IBEW-NECA Joint Apprenticeship Training Center in…

Fox & Friends Takes a Shot at GOP Candidate in Debate Over Potential Biden Primary Challenger: ‘You Don’t Want a DeSantis Situation’

mediaite.com Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis caught a stray blow in a Tuesday morning Fox & Friends debate over whether Gavin Newsom or another prominent Democrat would be…

Teamsters support California bill requiring a human in self-driving vehicles

siliconvalley.com Teamsters and supporters rallied on Monday, Sept. 18 in Arcadia, supporting a Legislative bill that would require a human operator in self-driving vehicles weighing 10,001…

Outside the Box: Oil stocks could outshine clean-energy shares under this climate change scenario

marketwatch.com It’s no secret that governments and regulators have been ramping up enforcement of greenhouse-gas regulation. But here’s something counterintuitive: Shares of some oil and…

Median home price hits 15-month high in California

ktla.com Home prices in California continue to rise, reaching a 15-month high in August, according to the California Association of Realtors. The trade association blames the soaring…

Gavin Newsom Brushes Off Concerns About Joe Biden's Age: 'I Want A Seasoned Pro'

benzinga.com California Governor Gavin Newsom has come forward to back President Joe Biden amid age-related apprehensions, describing him as a “seasoned pro.” What Happened: Newsom,…

Gavin Newsom Mocks GOP's Biden Impeachment Attempt As 'Student Government': 'This Is A joke'

benzinga.com California’s Governor, Gavin Newsom, has dismissed the House GOP's impeachment inquiry into President Biden as a “student government” effort, The Hill reported. Newsom…

Gavin Newsom Says He Has Talked With WGA & Studios In Past Week & Will Meet Again With Them “Later This Week”

deadline.com Gavin Newsom said in an interview today that he has been “deeply involved with talking” to both sides of the long-running Writers Guild strike and “we’re going to be meeting…

Kamala Harris ‘Absolutely’ the Best Choice For Biden’s Running Mate, Gavin Newsom Tells CNN: ‘Of Course She Is’

mediaite.com California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Vice President Kamala Harris was “absolutely” the best choice to be President Joe Biden’s running mate in 2024 and rejected concerns over…

California Gov. Newsom Boosts AI "Misinformation" Fears, Complains Of "Micro-Cults" Around Jordan Peterson, Joe Rogan

zerohedge.com California Gov. Newsom Boosts AI "Misinformation" Fears, Complains Of "Micro-Cults" Around Jordan Peterson, Joe Rogan Authored by Christina Maas via ReclaimTheNet,org, In…

David Axelrod & Jake Tapper Remark On Differences Between Gavin Newsom and Joe Biden

mediaite.com CNN’s Jake Tapper and David Axelrod had an awkward discussion Monday about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (R-CA) physical prowess compared to that of President Joe Biden. “I mean,…

WSJ hammers Newsom for 'extorting' CA businesses by forcing $20/hr min. wage: ‘Who’s the real authoritarian?'

foxnews.com Democrats in California have acted in "mafia-like fashion" with a new bill that "extorts fast-food businesses to do their bidding," the Wall Street Journal's editorial board…

Newsom declares intention to sign landmark climate disclosure bill

thehill.com California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) this weekend announced his intention to sign landmark legislation that would require all major corporations that do business in the Golden…

California Governor Newsom says he'll sign bill requiring large companies to report emissions

cnbc.com Gov. Gavin Newsom holds press conference near Pajaro flooding after he toured damaged areas in Pajaro of Monterey County, California, United States on March 15, 2023 as…

At Climate Week 2023, it's optimism vs. cataclysm

newsweek.com We have just lived through Earth's hottest summer on record, with heat waves baking large parts of our planet. Scientists have also confirmed that our oceans reached the…

Mixed bag for climate bills as California lawmakers wrap 2023 season

siliconvalley.com California lawmakers passed some precedent-setting climate and environment bills before the clock ran out Thursday, Sept. 14 on the 2023 legislative session. That includes a…

California lawsuit says oil giants deceived public on climate, seeks funds for storm damage

nbcnews.com The state of California filed a lawsuit against some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, claiming they deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels now…

California sues oil companies over climate change, seeking billions and claiming decades of deception

siliconvalley.com California has filed a major lawsuit against five of the world’s largest oil companies, saying they knew as far back as the 1950s that their products are major contributors…

Opinion: California can lead the nation with a public option for health insurance. We have the data to show it works

latimes.com California’s workers are facing a mounting healthcare affordability crisis. The cost of insurance for families has grown more than two and half times faster than wages have,…

California Democrats Double Down on Efforts to Involuntarily Commit the Homeless

nakedcapitalism.com This is Naked Capitalism fundraising week. 12082 donors have already invested in our efforts to combat corruption and predatory conduct, particularly in the financial realm.…

California Gov. Newsom will sign laws that require big companies to report greenhouse gas emissions: business travel will be included

fortune.com California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Sunday that he plans to sign into law a pair of climate-focused bills intended to force major corporations to be more transparent about…

California governor says he will sign climate bill

investing.com California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Sunday he would sign legislation that would require large companies to disclose their carbon footprints, potentially putting the…

Gavin Newsom To Sign Landmark Bill On Corporate Climate Risk Disclosure

benzinga.com California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced his intention to sign a significant bill changing how American corporations report their climate risk, Politico reported.…