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California governor signs law increasing penalty for soliciting minors to a felony

The penalty for soliciting and buying sex from minors under 15 will be raised to a felony under a new California law signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom

The Independent UK

California Democrats 'Water Down' Sex Trafficking Bill. Good.

The original version was overly punitive.

Reason

California Sheriff Advances To Special Election For House Seat

Sheriff Boudreaux and legislator Fong compete in special election for California's 20th District seat, highlighting Trump's influence and border security.

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In big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises

California Gov. Gavin Newsom often touts California's leadership on the national stage

The Independent UK

Ban on caste discrimination deemed ‘unnecessary’ by California governor

Activists in the state are dealt a blow as Gavin Newsom says the state’s laws already offer civil rights protections

The Guardian - US

California governor vetoes bill that would have banned caste discrimination

Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have made California the first state in the nation to outlaw discrimination based on caste

The Independent UK

California lawmakers vote to become first state to ban caste-based discrimination

California lawmakers have voted to outlaw discrimination based on caste

The Independent UK

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Fact check: Will more California eagles die from Gavin Newsom’s new environmental law?

California Republicans contend that one portion of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s last-minute infrastructure package will result in more eagles getting killed by wind turbines.

Tribune News Service

Death threats and pedophilia accusations. How child trafficking took over California’s Capitol

California Democrats spent the final few days before summer recess in an unusual spot: embroiled in a legislative fight with Republicans, who typically operate in the shadow of the state’s blue supermajority.

Tribune News Service

Anita Chabria: Support pedophiles or protect children? A false question roils California Legislature

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Do you support protecting pedophiles or protecting kids?

Los Angeles Times

California Democrats revived a stalled bill on child trafficking after public pressure

Democrats in the California Legislature have revived a bill that would increase penalties for child traffickers

The Independent UK

California Democrats blocked a child trafficking bill. Will Gavin Newsom, lawmakers save it?

Gov. Gavin Newsom and California legislative leaders are trying to broker a deal over a Republican bill strengthening penalties for child sex traffickers after Democrats killed the measure in committee.

Tribune News Service

California advances Texas-style lawsuits over illegal guns

The California Assembly has approved Texas-style lawsuits over illegal guns, mimicking the Lone Star State’s law aimed at deterring abortions

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