Newsom sending National Guard to San Francisco to disrupt fentanyl trafficking
San Francisco has struggled to stem its fentanyl crisis, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to direct the state National Guard and California Highway Patrol to join the city's efforts to fight fentanyl trafficking.
Radio host Larry Elder announces 2024 GOP bid for president
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder, who sought to replace the California governor in a failed 2021 recall effort, announced Thursday he is running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
California moves to secure access to abortion
Gov. Newsom said California is taking steps to preserve access to abortions.
California water restrictions dropping off as drought recedes
Water companies across California are beginning to loosen drought restrictions as reservoir levels rise.
President Biden approves disaster declaration for Monterey, Santa Cruz counties
President Joe Biden on Monday declared that a major disaster exists in the State of California, his office announced.
EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks
The Biden administration cleared the way Friday for California's plan to phase out a wide range of diesel-powered trucks, part of the state's efforts to drastically cut planet-warming emissions and improve air quality in heavy-traffic areas like ports along the coast.
New California gas price law gives regulators power to penalize 'big oil'
It was just a few weeks ago that California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the oil industry the second most powerful force on earth, trailing only Mother Nature in its ability to bend the elements — both physical and political — to its will.
East Bay MUD says reservoirs are 88% full, will ease drought restrictions
East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) announced on Tuesday they are making adjustments to its emergency drought regulations and that they expect reservoirs to fully refill.
'When will enough be enough?' California politicians outraged over latest deadly school mass shooting
The chorus among prominent California Democrats was clear; they've more than seen enough and are asking Congress to act on gun violence after six people were shot and killed at a private school in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday.
California partners with a nonprofit to manufacture insulin
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today that the state is partnering with Civica Rx to start manufacturing insulin. The lifesaving medicine will be available to diabetics for $30 starting sometime next year.
Housing, mental health care key to Newsom's latest strategy to fight homeless crisis
Newsom says he wants to build facilities where over $10,000 people a year can live and be treated for mental illness. Newsom’s past policies have been heavily criticized for not producing results and this time he wants California voters to weigh in on his new plan.
Gov. Newsom unveils plan to make $30 insulin
In a news conference Saturday, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan for the state to begin making its own insulin. The governor signed a 50 million dollar contract with the nonprofit drugmaker “CIVICA."
Gov. Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID
California Governor Gavin Newsom tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to his staff.
California won't renew $54M contract with Walgreens over abortion pill stance
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is delivering on his word to cut ties with Walgreens over the drugstore chain's stance on distributing abortion pills.
Newsom says California 'done' doing business with Walgreens
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday said that the state would no longer do business with Walgreens after the drugstore chain said it won't administer abortion pills in several states where they remain legal.
Most California voters don't want Newsom to run for President: poll
A recent poll shows the majority of California voters don't want Gov. Gavin Newsom to run for president in 2024.
State of emergency declared in parts of California
Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency in 13 California counties that bore the brunt of recent storms that brought rain, snow and other hazards.
Research shows San Francisco slow to recover from pandemic, remote tech work major factor
The Pandemic Recovery Index shows San Francisco ranks 24th out of the 25 largest economic regions in the country. San Jose fared much better, coming in at number 16.
Wiener criticizes judge's ruling on Berkeley People's Park housing project
An appeals court has blocked a $312 million housing project at People’s Park in Berkeley. The court ruled the project fails to address environmental concerns.
Proposed amendment aims to safeguard same-sex marriage in California
After Roe v. Wade was overturned, supporters of same-sex marriage say they want to take action now to ensure anyone who wants to get married in California can do so.