Regional & State NewsCalifornia Governor Signs Law That Expunges Records of Former Inmates Who Fight Fires00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintInmate firefighters arrive at the scene of the Water fire, a new start about 20 miles from the Apple fire in Whitewater, Calif., on Aug. 2, 2020. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty ImagesZachary StieberSenior Reporter9/12/2020|Updated: 9/12/2020California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a law that enables former inmates to withdraw guilty pleas and get their records expunged.The bill “will help give people opportunity and hope,” Newsom told reporters during a press conference outside of Oroville.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesTrump Admin Must Fully Fund Food Stamps for November: JudgeNov 06, 2025RFK Jr. Says New Dietary Guidelines Delayed Until DecemberNov 06, 2025Moderna Projects Lower Revenue in 2025 Due to Flagging COVID-19 Vaccine SalesNov 06, 2025Partial SNAP Benefits to be Higher Than Initially Estimated: FilingsNov 06, 2025Related TopicsCaliforniaGavin Newsom