Gov. Gavin Newsom

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa Tuesday to improve horse racing safety across California and build on reforms adopted last year. Additionally, the governor signed a second horse racing bill, co-authored by Sen. Dodd and Assembly member Adam Gray, D-Merced, incorporating recommendations from the California Horse Racing Board. "The horse racing industry must accept and adopt forward-thinking solutions as the health and welfare of the sport's human and equine athletes are paramount to their future in California," said Gov. Newsom. "These bills are an essential...