Governor Gavin Newsom says he is signing a package of bills that institute some of the strongest protections for children in the country. One bill prohibits social media platforms from adding addictive features like infinite scroll and autoplay for users under age 16.

Governor Gavin Newsom says he is signing a package of bills that institute some of the strongest protections for children in the country. One bill prohibits social media platforms from adding addictive features like infinite scroll and autoplay for users under age 16.

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Governor Newsom Targets Infinite Scroll, AI Chatbots in New Child Safety Laws

KQED newscast for Friday, September 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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The U.S. Department of Justice announced this week that it has opened an investigation into Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles. LAist's Frank Stoltze reports.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced this week that it has opened an investigation into Men&rsquo;s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles.&nbsp;LAist's Frank Stoltze reports.

Feds Investigate LA's Men's Central Jail Over Poor Conditions

This summer, KPBS reporter Jake Gata teamed up with KQED reporter Carlos Cabrera Lomeli to look at different ways that Padres and Giants fans save money when going to a game, so that maybe you can too during some of these last games, or keep this in mind for next season.

This summer, KPBS reporter Jake Gata teamed up with KQED reporter Carlos Cabrera Lomeli to look at different ways that Padres and Giants fans save money when going to a game, so that maybe you can too during some of these last games, or keep this in mind for next season.

Governor Newsom Targets Infinite Scroll, AI Chatbots in New Child Safety Laws

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