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El Sobrante woman was forced to marry a man twice her age at 15. 30 years later, she watches Gov. Newsom sign the law that finally protects others

"Frankly, it’s surreal."

We Got This Covered · Oct 5

'Message of hope': California becomes 18th US state to ban child marriage

California has enacted legislation that bans child marriage, establishing 18 as the minimum age for marriage and domestic partnerships. The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, will take effect on January 1, 2027. Advocacy groups have supported this measure, citing significant past occurrences of child marriages in the state. Survivors…

The Times of India · Oct 1

California Assembly Passes Landmark Bill Banning Child Marriage Despite Eight Republicans Voting 'No'

California is set to eliminate child marriage by establishing a minimum marriage age of eighteen, closing aloophole that allowed minors to marry with parental consent and court approval.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Awe And Trepidation As AI Comes For Smartphones

Matthew Day was keen to find out if an artificial intelligence-packed Google Pixel 9 smartphone could tell him a great local fishing spot.

International Business Times · Sep 9, 2024

California Looks To Europe To Rein In AI

California, home to Silicon Valley, is eager to rein in the deployment of artificial intelligence and is looking to Europe's tough-on-big-tech approach for inspiration.

International Business Times · Mar 27, 2024

California lawmakers vote to limit when local election officials can count ballots by hand

California lawmakers have voted to limit when local governments can count election ballots by hand

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

A sampling of elections where all candidates completed the Ballotpedia candidate survey

Welcome to the Thursday, September 8, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Sep 8, 2022

All candidates for California State Assembly District 28 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for California State Assembly District 28 —Gail Pellerin (D) and Liz Lawler (R)— completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Sep 6, 2022