Coverage dated October 1, 2022

Newsom signs bill decriminalizing most jaywalking in California

Headline from CBS News

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a measure from a Bay Area lawmaker that would decriminalize jaywalking in most cases.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. Breitbart News

    California Decriminalizes Jaywalking Due to Alleged Racial Bias (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a law Friday that will decriminalize jaywalking across California, citing racial bias.

  2. KESQ Palm Springs

    You will soon be able to jaywalk ticket-free in California (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    By Zoe Sottile, CNN Californians will soon be able to cross the street outside of a formal intersection without being ticketed — as long as it’s safe to do so. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Freedom to Walk Act into law on Friday, according to a news release from Assemblymember Phil Ting, who wrote th…

  3. CBS News

    Newsom signs bill decriminalizing most jaywalking in California (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a measure from a Bay Area lawmaker that would decriminalize jaywalking in most cases.

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