Police found no evidence of a threat at California Capitol after evacuation
The California Capitol was deemed safe for reopening Friday afternoon after an emailed threat prompted an evacuation earlier in the day.
State lawmakers begin quest to 'Trump-proof' California
A special legislative session got underway in Sacramento on Monday in an effort to 'Trump-proof" California.
Caitlyn Jenner considers another run to become California governor
Caitlyn Jenner, the gold-medal Olympian-turned reality TV personality, is considering another run for Governor of California. This time, she says, if she were to go up against Vice President Kamala Harris, she would “destroy her."
Newsom's proposed EV rebate under fire, as Tesla may not qualify
Governor Gavin Newsom is promising to continue the electric vehicle rebate program in California, but his new proposal could exclude Tesla through a market share cap.
AAPI groups and business leaders ask Newsom to deploy CHP on BART
The Bay Area Council, along with a coalition of more than 100 Asian American Pacific Islander groups and others, on Wednesday, formally asked California Governor Gavin Newsom to deploy the California Highway Patrol across the BART system to address recent instances of violence.
Trump responds to Newsom's plan to 'Trump-proof' California
President-elect Donald Trump clapped back at Gov. Gavin Newsom's call for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency.
California Gov. Newsom fined over delays in reporting charitable donations
Newsom’s campaign said some filings were late because it had to depend on third parties to track filing information.
Trump responds to Newsom's plan to protect California laws ahead of new presidency
In a post on Truth Social Friday, Donald Trump blasted California Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to safeguard the state from the president-elect's future policies.
5 Democrats who could run for president in 2028
After Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat, speculation has already started about potential Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential race.
Newsom announces lawsuit against this Southern California city
California is suing the city of Norwalk for its ban on homeless shelters and other housing, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday.
Newsom proposes increased tax credits for TV, film production
Gov. Gavin Newsom is voicing his support for legislators to increase the tax credit the state offers to producers of films and TV shows that shoot in California by more than double.
Newsom-approved cannabis cafes in California would be an 'absolute disaster,' celeb chef says
At the end of September, California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill 1775, which authorizes local jurisdictions to allow licensed cannabis retailers to prepare and sell food and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as host and sell tickets to events on their licensed premises.
5 Bay Area cities, 2 counties get homeless removal funds
Gov. Gavin Newsom is awarding $131 million in grants to cities and counties that are seriously addressing homeless encampments. These grants come with stricter accountability measures than ever before.
Federal judge blocks Newsom's deepfakes in politics law
A federal judge has blocked a new state law meant to guard against deepfake videos in politics.
Bay Area college students weigh in on new law that bans legacy admissions
Gov. Newsom signed AB 1780 which would ban legacy admissions at private universities across the state.
Newsom signs bill legalizing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés in California
California will soon allow cannabis cafés, where patrons can eat food, smoke marijuana, and watch live performances, similar to those in operation in Amsterdam.
Newsom signs bill requiring insurance companies to cover IVF in California
Insurance companies will now be required to cover fertility treatments, including IVF, in California.
Newsom vetoes bill to create first-in-nation AI safety measures
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models Sunday.
Newsom vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Saturday that would have required new cars to beep at drivers if they exceed the speed limit.
Gov. Newsom bill aims to lower gas prices for consumers
A bill making its way through a special session of the California legislature could, if passed into law, help lower the price of a gallon of gasoline at the pump.