California is set to become the first state that allows student-athletes to make money from the use of their name and image.

Story by Scott Rodd.

(Photo: UCLA players celebrate during a game against the Arizona Wildcats at the Rose Bowl last year in Pasadena, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill paving the way for college athletes in the state to hire agents and sign endorsement deals - Victor Decolongon / Getty Images / via Cap Radio)

Environmental groups are slamming Gov. Newsom for vetoing a bill that would have enacted Obama-era environmental regulations into California law. He also signed a bill that reimposes a $1.7 billion tax on health insurance plans to pay for Medi-Cal.

Story by Ben Adler.

(Photo: California Gov. Gavin Newsom, shown after his State of the State address in February, has irked some environmentalist allies with his veto of Senate Bill 1 - Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press)

 Gov. Newsom has signed a package of bills on homelessness, including one that protects tenants who allow those at risk of homelessness to live at their apartment.

Story by Chris Nichols.

(Photo: Andrew Nixon – Capital Public Radio)

Tuesday, October 1, 2019