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· September 26, 2026
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Legislation signed Friday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom would remove barriers to adopting neglected animals associated with their owners' criminal cases.
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Key points Gavin Newsom would remove barriers to adopting neglected animals associated with their owners' criminal cases. Legislation signed Friday by California Gov. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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