GAVIN NEWSOM

Jan 10 2025CELEBRITIES

Fire Fury: Celebs Blame Gov. Newsom for California Wildfires

Southern California is burning, and celebrities are pointing fingers at Governor Gavin Newsom. The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, and Kenneth fires have left a trail of destruction, claiming lives and homes, including those of some famous faces. With at least 10 deaths and nearly 180, 000 evacuees, the fires have caused an estimated $150 billion in damage. Presiden...

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Why Are California Fires Getting So Bad?

California's Governor Gavin Newsom is facing criticism from President-elect Donald J. Trump for the ongoing wildfires in the state. Trump took to his social media platform to blame Newsom, calling him "incompetent" and suggesting that the governor's environmental policies are to blame. Specifically, Trump accused Newsom of prioritizing a small fish called the smelt o...

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Oct 04 2024OPINION

Breaking Down Barriers: California's Move to Fairer College Admissions

California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a significant step towards promoting equity and fairness in college admissions by signing legislation that bans private nonprofit colleges from giving preference to applicants based on family connections. This move is set to take effect in September 2025, affecting prestigious institutions like USC, Stanford, and Claremont M...

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Sep 23 2024ENVIRONMENT

Cleaning Up California's Plastic Bag Mess

In a move to tackle the growing problem of plastic waste, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a crucial bill into law, effectively banning single-use plastic bags in grocery stores and retail checkout lanes. This decision comes as a response to a 2014 law that aimed to ban such bags, but strangely allowed stores to offer consumers "reusable" bags, including p...

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Sep 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The AI Revolution: Keeping Actors' Rights Safe

The world of entertainment is on the cusp of a major transformation, driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. As AI-generated performances become increasingly realistic, the need to protect the rights of actors and performers has become a pressing concern. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a crucial step towards addressing this issue b...

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