Governor Gavin Newsom signed bills on deepfakes and protecting actors' rights in the age of AI, but says he is still mulling over SB1047

Two Democrats, Mark Gonzalez and John Yi, are vying to succeed incumbent Assemblymember Miguel Santiago, who did not seek reelection.

It’s cynical and wrong that some of these Republicans try to pretend that they’re pro-choice because they’re pro-states rights,” the Democrat said.

After filling out your ballot, insert it in the provided envelope and mail it to your county elections office. Mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day — Tuesday, Nov. 5 — and received by the elections office no later than seven days after Election Day, according to the California Secretary of State’s office.

Happy National Voter Registration Day, Californians! Tuesday marks the designated day Americans are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the voting process as the upcoming presidential election nears.

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SACRAMENTO, California — The creator of a video that used artificial intelligence to imitate Kamala Harris is suing the state of California after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws restricting the use of digitally altered political “deepfakes,” alleging First and 14th Amendment violations.

While the Golden State’s Democratic leanings in the presidential contest are well known, California is home to several swing districts that make the state critical this year in determining which party controls the U.

The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year’s presidential race.

A pre-taped debate between Gloria, who is the chair of California Big City Mayors, and Turner, a Marine Corps veteran and police officer, aired Wednesday night. The debate touched on key city issues,