California will ask for less in restitution fines from minors. That’s because Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill last week to reduce the fees, which often go unpaid.

In response to rising antisemitism in the state, Newsom signed all four of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus’ priority bills into law, one of which aims to prevent “hate littering,” or the distribution of hateful flyers, posters or symbols meant to terrorize vulnerable communities.

Environmental and business groups alike had lobbied against the bill, which establishes a 300-foot minimum distance between new warehouses and inhabited buildings.

Environmental, community and civic groups objected to the secrecy in which the bill was crafted and said it fails to hold warehouse developers to higher standards.

The new law aims to curb conservative efforts in cities like Huntington Beach, where a voter ID requirement was passed in March.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bipartisan bill banning octopus farming in the state. California is now the second state to do so.

The Governor noted competitive pressures and an evolving regulatory landscape as reasons for his rejection of the bill.