Gov. Newsom commutes sentences of California's 548 death row inmates
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's commuting all death sentences in California, changing the state's 548 death row inmates' sentences to life without the possibility of parole.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's commuting all death sentences in California, changing the state's 548 death row inmates' sentences to life without the possibility of parole.
Nearly 25% of households in this Bay Area county use electric vehicles, leading the nation in EV adoption
California leads the country by a sizable margin when it comes to motorists driving electric cars, and new figures show in one Bay Area county, almost a quarter of its households own or lease at least one EV.
California leads the country by a sizable margin when it comes to motorists driving electric cars, and new figures show in one Bay Area county, almost a quarter of its households own or lease at least one EV.
Federal appeals court dismisses DOJ bid to block California ballots as Bay Area officials push back
An appeals court on Monday declined to rule on whether California elections officials can count roughly 20,000 ballots that the Justice Department alleges belong to noncitizen voters.
An appeals court on Monday declined to rule on whether California elections officials can count roughly 20,000 ballots that the Justice Department alleges belong to noncitizen voters.
Gov. Gavin Newsom weighs mass commutation of California's death row sentences
Having already instituted a moratorium on executions in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom indicated he is considering taking a far more drastic step: commuting the sentences of all 563 individuals currently on the state's death row.
Having already instituted a moratorium on executions in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom indicated he is considering taking a far more drastic step: commuting the sentences of all 563 individuals currently on the state's death row.
Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles during Nebraska rally
President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally Monday that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally Monday that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president if Kamala Harris runs in 2028
Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to run.
Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to run.
Gov. Gavin Newsom releases tax returns showing $2M annual income
California Governor Gavin Newsom released four years of tax filings showing annual earnings between $1.7 million and $2 million, mostly from his winery and restaurant holdings.
California Governor Gavin Newsom released four years of tax filings showing annual earnings between $1.7 million and $2 million, mostly from his winery and restaurant holdings.
California to raise minimum wage in 2027
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a statewide minimum wage increase to $17.40 per hour starting January 1, 2027, driven by annual inflation adjustments.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a statewide minimum wage increase to $17.40 per hour starting January 1, 2027, driven by annual inflation adjustments.
California offers free passes to state parks honoring Juneteenth and America's 250 anniversary
California is celebrating Juneteenth and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary with a special pass allowing residents free access to more than 30 historic state parks.
California is celebrating Juneteenth and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary with a special pass allowing residents free access to more than 30 historic state parks.
Newsom says Trump ordered DOJ to put him on 'hit list'
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Republican President of the United States had ordered the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, putting them on what he described as "Trump's hit list."
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Republican President of the United States had ordered the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, putting them on what he described as "Trump's hit list."
Newsom trolls Trump's unveiling of limited-edition U.S. passport
Not to be outdone by the President of the United States, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is once again trolling President Trump by mocking his unveiling of the limited-edition U.S. passport, prominently featuring Trump's image on the document.
Not to be outdone by the President of the United States, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is once again trolling President Trump by mocking his unveiling of the limited-edition U.S. passport, prominently featuring Trump's image on the document.
Santa Clara County to receive $50M in state funds to address homelessness crisis
Officials in Santa Clara County on Wednesday welcomed news that Gov. Gavin Newsom has earmarked $50 million in state funding to help reduce, and potentially end, the region’s homelessness crisis.
Officials in Santa Clara County on Wednesday welcomed news that Gov. Gavin Newsom has earmarked $50 million in state funding to help reduce, and potentially end, the region’s homelessness crisis.
ICE agents deployed to airports during TSA shortage; none in Bay Area so far
None of the major Bay Area airports had received notice of any ICE deployments as of Monday. But that's not the case for other U.S. airports.
None of the major Bay Area airports had received notice of any ICE deployments as of Monday. But that's not the case for other U.S. airports.
Will California celebrate César Chávez Day amid sex allegations?
California was the first state to establish César Chávez Day as a statewide holiday.
California was the first state to establish César Chávez Day as a statewide holiday.
Trump administration suing to scrap California's EV mandate
The Trump administration is suing California over its EV electric vehicle mandate. The Federal lawsuit says California cannot force its own mileage requirements on carmakers and that the EV mandate is a way to do exactly that.
The Trump administration is suing California over its EV electric vehicle mandate. The Federal lawsuit says California cannot force its own mileage requirements on carmakers and that the EV mandate is a way to do exactly that.
Last-minute arrest blocks release of serial child predator granted parole in California
David Allen Funston, a convicted child predator, remains in custody after Placer County issued a new arrest warrant, halting his scheduled parole release.
David Allen Funston, a convicted child predator, remains in custody after Placer County issued a new arrest warrant, halting his scheduled parole release.
Gov. Newsom unveils inmate learning center at San Quentin
Gov. Newsom on Friday helped unveil a new inmate learning center at San Quentin meant to help inmates transition back into society when they're released.
Gov. Newsom on Friday helped unveil a new inmate learning center at San Quentin meant to help inmates transition back into society when they're released.
Supreme Court allows California's Democrat-friendly house map for 2026 midterms
The Supreme Court rejected a GOP bid to block California's new congressional map, allowing the state to use the Democrat-friendly lines in the 2026 elections.
The Supreme Court rejected a GOP bid to block California's new congressional map, allowing the state to use the Democrat-friendly lines in the 2026 elections.
Trump, Newsom spar at World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum has also become a stage for the latest war of words between Pres. Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The World Economic Forum has also become a stage for the latest war of words between Pres. Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Trump, Newsom feud on display at World Economic Forum in Davos
The ongoing rivalry between President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom took center stage at the World Economic Forum, with Trump weighing in on California and crime.
The ongoing rivalry between President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom took center stage at the World Economic Forum, with Trump weighing in on California and crime.