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Newsom says the law strengthens election integrity amid challenges from local and federal officials.
The fine for taking ballots is $1,000.
In February, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who's a Republican and running for governor, seized 650,000 ballots from a vote to redraw the state's congressional map to favor Democrats.
For NPR News, I'm Madison Aument in San Bernardino.
The new law makes it a crime for law enforcement authorities to seize ballots from election officials.
It also bans them from accessing voting equipment and lists without a court order.
Newsom says the law strengthens election integrity amid challenges from local and federal officials.
The fine for taking ballots is $1,000.
In February, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who's a Republican and running for governor, seized 650,000 ballots from a vote to redraw the state's congressional map to favor Democrats.
For NPR News, I'm Madison Aument in San Bernardino.
The Bain and Verona fires both ignited Tuesday in different parts of Riverside County.
More than 4,500 people are under evacuation orders between both blazes.
John Klingingsmith, who's with CAL FIRE, says crews are focused on defending homes.
He says the weather is posing a challenge.
It'll be dry and windy through Friday.
Clinging Smith says the cause of both fires are under investigation.
For NPR News, I'm Madison Aument in Riverside County.
The Bain and Verona fires both ignited Tuesday in different parts of Riverside County.
More than 4,500 people are under evacuation orders between both blazes.
John Klingingsmith, who's with CAL FIRE, says crews are focused on defending homes.