Bill to decriminalize some psychedelics heads to Gov. Newsom's desk
State Bill 58 passed through the Senate Thursday. The bill would allow a few naturally occurring psychedelic substances including the ingredients in hallucinogenic mushrooms.
State Bill 58 passed through the Senate Thursday. The bill would allow a few naturally occurring psychedelic substances including the ingredients in hallucinogenic mushrooms.
Corruption charges filed against current and former San Francisco city employees
San Francisco's district attorney announced charges in a public corruption case against a city official and a former city employee on Thursday.
San Francisco's district attorney announced charges in a public corruption case against a city official and a former city employee on Thursday.
Cedar Glen store owner allegedly shot, killed by man over Pride flag
A shop owner was shot and killed outside the Mag.Pi store in Cedar Glen. Deputies said the shooting may have stemmed from the alleged shooter's distaste for the rainbow flag outside the store.
A shop owner was shot and killed outside the Mag.Pi store in Cedar Glen. Deputies said the shooting may have stemmed from the alleged shooter's distaste for the rainbow flag outside the store.
California takes up gun control amendment to Constitution
The California legislature has taken up an amendment to the US Constitution proposed by Gov. Newsom that would impose four major changes to restrict access to guns.
The California legislature has taken up an amendment to the US Constitution proposed by Gov. Newsom that would impose four major changes to restrict access to guns.
Newsom calls out Texas gov. after 3-year-old migrant dies on bus to Chicago
Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke out Saturday against the governor of Texas after a 3-year-old migrant died on a bus from Texas to Chicago.
Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke out Saturday against the governor of Texas after a 3-year-old migrant died on a bus from Texas to Chicago.
Senior California official, previously endorsed by Newsom, begins drawing in donations in run for governor
Thurmond has previously been accused of causing a toxic work environment by staffers in which they were allegedly subject to humiliation.
Thurmond has previously been accused of causing a toxic work environment by staffers in which they were allegedly subject to humiliation.
DeSantis agrees to debate with Gavin Newsom: ‘Just tell me when and where’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom to highlight the differences in governing between the Sunshine State and the Golden State.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom to highlight the differences in governing between the Sunshine State and the Golden State.
Newsom fines school district $1.5M for rejecting textbook mentioning Harvey Milk
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, followed through on his threats to fine the Temecula Valley Unified School District, launching his next culture war attack against conservative board members who rejected state-endorsed textbooks that mention gay rights activist Harvey Milk.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, followed through on his threats to fine the Temecula Valley Unified School District, launching his next culture war attack against conservative board members who rejected state-endorsed textbooks that mention gay rights activist Harvey Milk.
California Democrats revived a stalled bill on child trafficking after public pressure
California Republicans had a rare chance to celebrate Thursday after Democrats in the state Legislature capitulated on one of the GOP’s top priorities: A bill to increase penalties for child traffickers.
California Republicans had a rare chance to celebrate Thursday after Democrats in the state Legislature capitulated on one of the GOP’s top priorities: A bill to increase penalties for child traffickers.
Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, is one big step closer to freedom
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that he won’t ask the state Supreme Court to block parole for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, paving the way for her release after serving 53 years in prison for two infamous murders.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that he won’t ask the state Supreme Court to block parole for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, paving the way for her release after serving 53 years in prison for two infamous murders.
Newsom calls on DOJ to investigate Florida's transport of migrants to California
Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate Florida’s transport of migrants to his state, based on the accusation that Florida tricked migrants into traveling to California and elsewhere.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate Florida’s transport of migrants to his state, based on the accusation that Florida tricked migrants into traveling to California and elsewhere.
Newsom doubles CHP deployment in San Francisco to crackdown on fentanyl crisis
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he is doubling the number of California Highway Patrol officers deployed to San Francisco as part of efforts to crackdown on the city's fentanyl crisis.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he is doubling the number of California Highway Patrol officers deployed to San Francisco as part of efforts to crackdown on the city's fentanyl crisis.
A new 'law enforcement surge' is coming to San Francisco, Gov. Newsom announced
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday he is directing a "joint law enforcement surge" in San Francisco by doubling the number of California Highway Patrol officers deployed to the city to fight crime, address the fentanyl crisis and combat open-air drug markets.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday he is directing a "joint law enforcement surge" in San Francisco by doubling the number of California Highway Patrol officers deployed to the city to fight crime, address the fentanyl crisis and combat open-air drug markets.
Gov. Newsom signs interim budget on BART, vowing to give public transit $5.1 billion
Standing at the North Concord/Martinez BART station, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the new state budget proposal includes over $5 billion for public transit statewide, possibly giving a much-needed boost to the cash-strapped BART.
Standing at the North Concord/Martinez BART station, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the new state budget proposal includes over $5 billion for public transit statewide, possibly giving a much-needed boost to the cash-strapped BART.
Newsom and state legislators agree on $300 billion budget
California Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders reached an agreement Monday night on a $300 billion state budget.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders reached an agreement Monday night on a $300 billion state budget.
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Gov. Newsom spars with Sean Hannity about rumored presidential run: "I'm not answering"
Gov. Gavin Newsom sparred with Fox News host Sean Hannity, insisting President Joe Biden is physically fit for a second term as president while refusing to say whether supporters have urged him to replace Biden on the 2024 ballot.
Gov. Gavin Newsom sparred with Fox News host Sean Hannity, insisting President Joe Biden is physically fit for a second term as president while refusing to say whether supporters have urged him to replace Biden on the 2024 ballot.
Gov. Newsom spars on Twitter about adding constitutional amendment for gun control
After proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to harden federal gun laws, Gov. Gavin Newsom sparred on social media with prominent Republicans who unloaded on his idea.
After proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to harden federal gun laws, Gov. Gavin Newsom sparred on social media with prominent Republicans who unloaded on his idea.
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes constitutional amendment to tighten access to guns
Gov. Newsom announced Thursday that he is proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that would enshrine into law gun regulations including universal background checks and raising the minimum age to buy a firearm to 21.
Gov. Newsom announced Thursday that he is proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that would enshrine into law gun regulations including universal background checks and raising the minimum age to buy a firearm to 21.
Over a dozen migrants from Texas were flown to Sacramento on Saturday
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday announced over a dozen migrants were transported from Texas to New Mexico before they were flown to Sacramento and left outside a church.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday announced over a dozen migrants were transported from Texas to New Mexico before they were flown to Sacramento and left outside a church.