California is banning artificial food dyes in school snacks and drinks. Here’s what the science says
Certain synthetic food dyes are linked to behavioral issues in kids. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law to ban them in school ...
After CalMatters investigation, Newsom signs law to shed light on maternity ward closures
A new California law gives officials more time to prevent hospitals from closing labor wards. It follows CalMatters' ...
California expands access to in vitro fertilization with new law requiring insurers to cover it
California will require health insurers to cover in vitro fertilization. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the law after an Alabama ...
Candidates for California governor mostly agree as they face off two years before the election
Four Democrats running for California governor in 2026 face off in a forum, even before voters have their November 2024 ...
Newsom vetoes California’s bold bid to regulate AI
The CA legislation would have required companies to test AI models for critical harms they could cause to society.