World & Nation
The General Assembly approved the summit’s main outcome document — a 42-page “Pact of the Future” — on Sunday morning with a bang of the gavel.
Sept. 22, 2024
The unexplained and unexpected search comes as the administration of Mayor Eric Adams reels from other federal law enforcement investigations.
Movies
The latest film from Azazel Jacobs brings together Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne and Elizabeth Olsen for a deeply moving drama about family, grief and letting go.
Sept. 19, 2024
California
‘A task force to study the events that occurred [at Chavez Ravine] should be established at the local level,’ Newsom wrote in his veto statement.
Sept. 21, 2024
Both UC and CSU had expressed concerns about the bill, saying it could cause them to run afoul of federal law.
Sept. 17, 2024
Senate Bill 976 could inspire legal action by social media companies, which argued the legislation ‘unconstitutionally burdens’ access to content.
Sept. 20, 2024
Climate & Environment
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a plastic bag bill that will ban stores from offering heavyweight “reusable” plastic bags at the checkout line.
The resignation of Eric Adams’ chief legal adviser is the latest sign of instability in his administration as it deals with multiple federal investigations.
Sept. 15, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of housing bills that tweak a number of existing laws to boost the supply of housing, including income-restricted units.