Proposed bill would allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions in California
Governor Gavin Newsom announced his support for a new bill introduced Wednesday, that would provide temporary permits for Arizona doctors to provide their patients with abortion procedures in the state of California.
Gov. Newsom announces grants to tackle homeless encampments
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced hundreds of millions of dollars in grant money to help local governments move people in homeless encampments on state property into temporary and permanent housing.
California Proposition 1 passes, requiring counties to spend on programs to tackle homelessness
California voters have passed a measure that will impose strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs to tackle the state's homelessness crisis.
Two key California races still too close to call, weeks after Super Tuesday
Two weeks since Californians went to the polls for the March 5 primary, results in two key races were still too close to call: California’s Congressional District 16 election and the hotly contested Proposition 1, aimed at tackling homelessness and mental health.
Prop 1 still too close to call, despite opposing group conceding
A group opposing Proposition 1 is going back on their concession, after announcing yesterday the measure was likely going to pass.
CA bill introduced to invalidate legislation involving NDAs
Republican assemblyman Vince Fong introduced a bill that would invalidate any state legislation that involved non-disclosure agreements.
California Panera Bread owner will boost hourly pay after wage controversy
The billionaire owner of multiple Panera Bread franchises in California, who is at the center of an ongoing minimum wage controversy, has pledged to raise hourly pay to $20.
Gov. Gavin Newsom visits California-Mexico border
Gov. Gavin Newsom arrived at the California-Mexico border Friday evening with the California National Guard (CalGuard) and U.S. Border Patrol officials.
Newsom unveils Caltrans plan to improve streets of Oakland
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released Caltrans' new 10-point plan to improve the streets of Oakland.
Newsom faces another recall attempt
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing another potential recall, the second effort in three years.
Gov. Newsom will send funding to San Jose, not premade tiny homes as promised
San Jose officials will need to scour the upcoming budget to find additional funding for 200 tiny homes slated to be put on the VTA North San Jose site, this after Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state will send money, but not pre-constructed units to multiple cities around the state.
Oakland crime gets Gov. Newsom's attention
Gov. Newsom said the recent headlines about crime affecting Oakland businesses is disappointing.
California governor wants reserves and cuts to fix nearly $38B deficit, mostly sparing schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $291 billion state spending plan Wednesday with an estimated $37.9 billion deficit.
Federal judge blocks California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones.
New California laws will protect workers who use marijuana off-the-job
Gov. Newsom signed two bills into law related to cannabis use. One prevents employers from asking job applicants about their past marijuana use. Another law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees for cannabis use, off the job and away from work.
Gov. Gavin Newsom say CARE Courts getting pushback from counties
One of Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature programs, Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court for the mentally and drug disabled, isn't going as smoothly as he would like.
Newsom and DeSantis clash on debate stage
The war of words between California governor Gavin Newsom and Florida governor Ron DeSantis will collide on the debate stage on Thursday, in Georgia. The coastal clash between the governors is months in the making.
California governor will pay to clear out homeless camps
Gov. Newsom announced Monday he has earmarked funds to local and state agencies to help clean up homeless encampments.
California report highlights benefits and risks of generative AI use by state agencies
Gov. Gavin Newsom released a 34-page report Tuesday on generative artificial intelligence outlining the benefits and many risks associated with implementing the AI technology within state services for Californians.
Gov. Newsom appoints Oscar Grant's uncle to police accountability board
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday he has appointed Cephus "Uncle Bobby" Johnson, the uncle of Oscar Grant, to a police accountability board.