Newsom signs $2.6 billion child care and early education bill
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $2.6 billion Child Care and Early Education bill that would provide new and better resources for children and child care providers.
Newsom aims to curb vaccination misinformation as Delta variant spreads
Dispelling misinformation and calling understandable anxiety over getting vaccinated are two key tasks Governor Gavin Newsom is tackling in an effort to reduce the spread and severity of the highly infectious Delta variant of COVID-19.
Governor Newsom, joined by SFPD chief, signs bill targeting rampant organized retail theft
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill Wednesday targeting California's rampant retail theft problems.
Funding for the homeless, affordable housing key components of Newsom's state comeback plan
California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the state's homelessness crisis from the city of Sebastopol in Sonoma County on Monday, where he signed a $12 billion bill for homeless funding.
Judge denies Gov. Newsom's request to have his political affiliation on recall ballot
California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is facing a recall election in September, will not be allowed to have his political party affiliation next to his name on the ballot after being denied by a state Superior Court judge on Monday.
California oil regulators deny issuance of 21 new fracking permits
California denied 21 oil drilling permits this week in the latest move toward ending fracking in a state that makes millions from the petroleum industry but is seeing widespread drought and more dangerous fire seasons linked to climate change.
Recall timing works to bring out the Democratic base for Gov. Newsom, politics professor says
Recall timing works in favor of Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan, because it comes just one week after Labor Day, when families are back from vacations and celebrations bring Democratic politicians and labor supporters together that can help get out the base.
Newsom to face recall election on Sept. 14
California has scheduled a Sept. 14 recall election that could oust Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. The date was set after election officials certified that enough valid petition signatures had been turned in to qualify the election for the ballot.
Newsom sues his secretary of state to get party affiliation on recall ballot
The lawsuit against Secretary of State Shirley Weber, a fellow Democrat, came after Newsom’s campaign failed to file the appropriate paperwork.
California Democrats reportedly seek to alter recall laws again
Democrats want the option to speed things up to take advantage of what they see as favorable conditions for Newsom.
Gov. Newsom earmarks $12 billion for homeless and housing projects
Newsom spoke about the investment at a news conference in Mountain View Friday and about how he hopes to expand on the success of his Project Homekey program.
Newsom extends eviction ban, state to pay off back rent for tenants
California will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and pay off all back rent for eligible tenants under a deal announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders.
Newsom to face recall election after state verifies 1.7M signatures against governor
Only 43 people withdrew their names from the petition, but there were still more than enough signatures to meet the 1.5 million threshold.
Report: California governor overstated fire prevention work
A Capital Public Radio investigation says California Gov. Gavin Newsom vastly overstated wildfire prevention work completed by his administration.
Extending the eviction moratorium: Young people describe trauma related to housing insecurity
California's COVID anti-eviction moratorium ends on June 30. Experts say, 900,000 California households, up to 15% of renters, are behind on their rent each owing about $8,000, according to the Federal Reserve.
Unpaid rent: State lawmakers looking for deal to protect renters from evictions
Assemblymember David Chiu says right now billions of dollars are still available to make sure that landlords get paid and renters can remain where they are.
California governor assaulted by 'aggressive' man on Oakland street
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland, authorities said Friday.
Newsom signs emergency proclamation to free more energy amid heat wave
Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed an emergency proclamation to free up additional energy capacity amid California's scorching heat wave.
California to loosen worksite pandemic rules amid reopening
California regulators are set to approve revised worksite pandemic rules that allow fully vaccinated employees the same freedoms as when they are off the job.
County clerks: Don't hold Newsom recall before mid-September
California's county elections officials are urging the lieutenant governor not to schedule the expected recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom before mid-September.