California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bill that aims to reduce social media use among children, the latest state effort to regulate the medium over increasing concerns that heavy use is damaging to young people.

California is on the verge of legalizing cannabis cafes, where people can legally smoke weed and eat food inside specialty licensed lounges. Lawmakers have already approved a bill legalizing the cafes and business owners are now waiting to see if Gov. Gavin Newsom will give final approval to the plan.

California will make it illegal for social media platforms to knowingly provide addictive feeds to children without parental consent beginning in 2027 under a new law​ Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Friday.

California made it illegal for social media companies to knowingly send children addictive feeds without parental consent under a new bill signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Senate Bill 976 could inspire legal action by social media companies, which argued the legislation 'unconstitutionally burdens' access to content.