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California Gov. Newsom signs laws to boost housing production

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

It's a long-sought victory for affordable housing advocates, who say such sites are ready-made for apartments because they are often near populated areas and come with ample parking.

WATCH: California Gov. Newsom speaks on abortion rights, climate change fight

By Associated Press

As the U.S. Supreme Court ended the nation's constitutional protections for abortion, elected leaders and abortion-rights activists in the nation's most populated state say they're not giving up the fight.

Gavin Newsom overwhelmingly wins California primary

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

Newsom is the overwhelming favorite to win a second term just a year after surviving a recall election. He will run on a progressive agenda that includes stricter gun laws and enhanced abortion services.

Californians could see mandatory water cuts amid continuing drought

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

The Democratic governor has called for a 15 percent voluntary reduction in water use but has so far avoided mandatory, sweeping cuts to water use. He may be changing his approach after water use went up dramatically in March.

California governor signs law that makes abortions cheaper

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law to make abortions cheaper for people on private insurance plans.

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes court-ordered mental health treatment for homeless people

By Don Thompson, Janie Har, Associated Press

California’s governor has unveiled a plan to create mental health courts that would mandate services to more homeless people with severe behavioral and addiction disorders.

Johnson & Johnson, distributors finalize $26B opioid settlement

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and three major distributors have finalized a nationwide settlement over their role in the opioid addiction crisis.

WATCH: Gov. Gavin Newsom announces plans to protect Californians from omicron variant

By News Desk and Adam Beam, Associated Press

California's roughly 2.5 million health care workers have until Feb. 1 to get a coronavirus vaccine booster shot or risk losing their jobs, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.

California brings back mask mandate during holiday season as virus cases rise

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

California is bringing back a statewide indoor mask mandate. Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration announced the new mandate will start Wednesday and last until Jan. 15.

California oil spill renews calls to ban offshore drilling

By Kathleen Ronayne, Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Oil spilling into federal waters off California's coast has prompted fresh calls for an end to offshore oil drilling in state and federal waters. But that's easier said than done.