Bay Area restaurants, wineries file lawsuit over outdoor dining ban
A coalition of Bay Area restaurants and wineries filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against California’s ban on outdoor dining, calling the restriction "arbitrary, capricious, and untethered to evidence."
Joshua Schiller, Newsom's brother in law, accused of domestic violence
Joshua Irwin Schiller, Gov. Newsom's brother-in-law, was arrested Wednesday night in Ross for alleged domestic violence, police officials said.
Gov. Newsom deploys 1,000 National Guard troops in wake of unrest surrounding pro-Trump violence
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced details on Thursday for plans to protect critical infrastructure, including the State Capitol, with the deployment of 1,000 National Guard troops.
California lifts stay-home order for Sacramento region
California lifted a stay-at-home order in the 13-county Sacramento region on Tuesday as hospital conditions improved, a rare turn of good news as the state pushes through what Gov. Gavin Newsom called "its most intense surge" of the coronavirus.
Law enforcement experts react to FBI memo, warning of 'armed protests'
The FBI sent a memo this week warning of possible armed protests in all 50 state capitals between January 16 and Inauguration Day on January 20. Former FBI special agent Frank Figliuzzi said this is an all-hands on deck situation for law enforcement.
‘I’m all for it’: Governor Newsom, California Assembly support removing Trump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom added his support Monday for removing President Donald Trump from office through impeachment or the 25th Amendment.
California is desperate, but volunteer health corps dwindles
California needs more medical workers at facilities swamped by coronavirus patients, but almost no help is coming from a program that Gov. Gavin Newsom created.
Newsom defends California business climate, status of rich
Gov. Gavin Newsom forcefully pushed back on criticisms that California is becoming unfriendly for business, pointing to “all the new billionaires" created by IPOs.
California budget forecasts $15B windfall: Virus, schools, small business, people, wildfires
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the budget addresses five urgent needs: Vaccinating people against coronavirus, reopening schools, supporting small businesses, getting money into people’s pockets and preparing for wildfires, for which he includes $1 billion.
Pandemic's uneven impact highlight California budget issues
Since California’s progressive tax structure relies mostly on wealthy earners, the pandemic has led to a strange contrast in the nation’s most populous state: High unemployment coupled with strong state tax collections.
Newsom lays out 2021-2022 state budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom held the briefing on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.
California virus deaths rocket higher as ICU space tightens
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration and the state's hospital association are at odds over how best to create space for critically ill coronavirus patients.
Newsom cancels news conference as "caution" amid protests
California Gov. Gavin Newsom cancelled a Wednesday news conference on the coronavirus out of “an abundance of caution" after pro-Trump protesters gathered outside the state Capitol.
Newsom proposes $600 payment for low-income Californians
The proposed payment, announced Wednesday, would go to people with annual incomes of less than $30,000, including immigrants living in the country illegally who file taxes with the state. Roughly 4 million people would be eligible for the payment, for a total state cost of $2.4 billion. Newsom is also asking the Legislature to extend a moratorium on evictions.
Recall effort against California Gov. Newsom gains 1 million signatures, $1M
This firm just announced the money came from its member, John Kruger, who opposes Newsom's restrictions against large gatherings at churches.
Former San Diego mayor launches committee to run for governor
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, a Republican, launched an exploratory committee to run for governor and is supporting the recall of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsom announces $2B incentive plan to reopen in-person learning at elementary schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $2 billion package of financial incentives to encourage a return to in-person classroom instruction for California elementary school students.
Nathan Ballard, former Newsom aide, pleads not guilty in domestic abuse case
Nathan Ballard, a prominent strategist for Bay Area Democrats, pleaded not guilty to charges of domestic violence at a Napa resort.
Gov. Newsom, CA health officials bracing for holiday COVID-19 surge
His briefing comes as the state sees a sharp rise in cases and hospitals quickly running out of intensive care unit space for COVID patients.
Padilla's pick as U.S. Senator comes with mixed reaction
Newsom's appointment of Padilla isn’t without controversy as some thought the position should have gone to an African American.