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California’s special legislative session came to an end Monday with a victory for Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats pushing for gas price regulation.

California’s Prop. 36 would revert Prop, 47 to allow for tougher punishment for repeat retail theft offenders and for people who traffic hard drugs.  Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill aimed at curbing “surging gas prices in California”. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2024.

The new Supreme Court term starts Monday with new cases on the docket and the possibility that emergency election-related cases could arise in the coming weeks.

Several Southern California races that could tip control of the U.S. House in November were part of Super Tuesday, the biggest day of the country’s primary election season. See primary election results.

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Bruce Springsteen is endorsing Kamala Harris for president. The music superstar revealed his 2024 election choice in a lengthy social media video on Oct. 3, sharing why he backs the democratic candidate and her running mate, Tim Walz.

From first woman president to first bearded vice president since 1933. No matter who wins, history will be made in this November as America goes to the polls.

Minimum wage laws vary across the U.S., but how far does one hour of work actually get you? We break it down by Oreos … how many Oreos you can buy with your state’s minimum wage.

Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz clashed over several topics during the vice presidential debate. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

Millions of Californians will see expanded access to IVF and other fertility treatments thanks to a new state mandate. 

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that expands access to IVF and fertility treatments in the state. Brittany Hope reports for the NBC4 News at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

Customers will be able to buy cannabis on-site at the lounges, which will also be able to sell non-cannabis-infused foods and non-alcoholic drinks, and also host live music.

If she wins Delaware’s only House seat in November, the Democrat is poised to become the country’s first openly transgender member of Congress.

Former President Donald Trump recently reissued his loyalty test to religious Americans, declaring that he can best protect their freedoms while preemptively blaming some if he loses the presidential election in November.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills into law Wednesday aimed at reducing polluting oil and gas operations near schools and daycare centers in California.

President Joe Biden gave his final speech as president before the United Nations, calling on the countries to unite. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed undocumented college students to work on campuses in California.

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have provided opportunities for undocumented students to work on their college campuses.  Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill that restricts the use of smartphones on school campuses in California.