Gov. Jerry Brown

California governor signs right-to-die bill sought by Brittany Maynard

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — October 5, 2015
(RNS) California's "End of Life Option Act" makes it the fifth state to legalize physician-assisted dying for terminally ill patients and it will be available to one in 10 Americans.

California governor faces final call on right-to-die bill

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — October 1, 2015
(RNS) "Death with dignity" or "legalized suicide"? Gov. Jerry Brown could sign a bill making his the most populous state to allow physician-assisted dying -- or veto it.

California governor signs vaccine law barring religious exemptions for most kids

By Liz Szabo — July 1, 2015
California children will no longer be able to skip the shots normally required to attend school because of their parents' religious or personal objections.
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