California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs measure aimed at deterring shootings by police. It was spurred by last year's fatal shooting of Stephon Clark, whose death sparked major protests in the state capital.
Newsom says the law he approved Monday will reduce the number of lives lost and begin to heal communities.
It was spurred by last year's fatal shooting of Stephon Clark, whose death sparked major protests in the state capital and reverberated nationwide.10 a.m.His office says the bill he will approve Monday will modernize the state's standards for the use of deadly force by officers.
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