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California Governor Gavin Newsom indicated support for a major AI bill, likely SB 53, which aims to increase transparency, safety protocols, and whistleblower protections for AI developers, reflecting California's leadership in AI regulation amid industry and safety advocate debates.
Governor Newsom addresses the surge in crime in Oakland, deploying attorneys from the state’s Department of Justice and California National Guard to help prosecute crimes, and sending 120 more CHP officers to target theft and violent crime. He emphasizes the need to keep people safe and expresses frustration with the increase in violent crime, robbery, and vehicle theft in Oakland, while also highlighting the connection between blight and crime. Residents and business owners have expressed frustration with city leaders over crime, and Newsom emphasizes the need to work together to solve the problem.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that a preliminary investigation has determined that the massive fire that closed the I-10 Freeway in Downtown Los Angeles was intentionally started with "malice intent." Detectives are still working to determine who set the blaze and the public is urged to come forward with any information. The fire, which burned through trailers and vehicles, was first reported as a "rubbish fire" and caused significant damage to the freeway structure. Despite concerns, the freeway deck is stronger than originally assessed. The owners of the property where the fire started have been engaged in a legal battle with the state and have been accused of unauthorized subleasing and non-compliance with regulations.
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will engage in a 90-minute debate moderated by Sean Hannity on Fox News' "Hannity" show on November 30th. The debate will focus on policy issues and will take place in Georgia, although the specific location is yet to be determined. The two governors have clashed on various topics such as guns, abortion, education, and immigration, with Newsom planning to investigate the planes of migrants flown to California by DeSantis' administration.
An illegal lab run by Chinese biotech firm Prestige Biotech was discovered in Reedley, California, containing genetically engineered mice to spread COVID-19. The lab also had over 20 infectious agents present. Prestige Biotech, registered in Nevada but unlicensed in California, was identified as the successor to Universal Meditech (UMI), which filed for bankruptcy. Governor Newsom's Office of Business and Economic Development had a tax credit allocation agreement of $360,000 with UMI. A federal investigation is underway to uncover the full extent of the situation.