Weinstein defense can use Governor Newsom's wife’s email at trial, judge says

Jurors in the trial of Harvey Weinstein will be allowed to hear that Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, emailed the movie magnate for advice about dealing with the media amid a scandal involving Gavin Newsom two years after Weinstein allegedly raped and sexually assaulted her.

California governor's race shaping up to be 'non-event'

The midterm elections are four weeks away, but the race that's usually a big draw does not appear likely to motivate many voters this year. 

Jennifer Siebel Newsom to testify in Harvey Weinstein trial

First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of Gov. Gavin Newsom, is identified as Jane Doe #4, who according to court documents accuses film producer Harvey Weinstein of raping her at some point between September 2004 and September 2005.

Newsom to call special legislative session over gas prices

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will call a special session of the state Legislature in December to pass a new tax on oil company profits to punish them for what he called "rank price gouging."

Newsom, West Coast leaders sign agreement to fight climate change

Governor Gavin Newsom, the governors of Oregon and Washington and the Premier of British Columbia signed an agreement to collaborate and commit to combating climate change. 

Newsom, Dahle set to debate; poll shows many unfamiliar with GOP challenger

State Sen. Brian Dahle is trying to get his message out to voters, with just over four weeks from Election Day. The Republican candidate for governor is a farmer from rural Lassen County.

New state law named after South Bay attorney who battled Leukemia

Huang says through his journey with Leukemia, he learned that Asians, Latinos and Black people have a significantly lower chance of finding a matching donor than whites, which means they have a lower chance of surviving.

California about to break all-time high gasoline price

Tuesday's average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in California, is $6.41, up three cents from Monday.

Newsom has mixed verdict on California criminal justice laws

California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a mixed verdict on more than three dozen criminal justice laws before his bill-signing deadline Friday, approving measures to seal criminal records and free dying inmates but denying bids to restrict solitary confinement and boost inmates' wages.

Lawsuit demands San Francisco stop homeless camp sweeps

The complaint states that San Francisco “presents the image of a caring municipality” with a plan to address homelessness, but decades of inaction on affordable housing has left thousands forced to use tents and vehicles as shelter.

New California abortion laws set up clash with other states

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen new abortion laws Tuesday, including some that deliberately clash with restrictions in other states — a sign of the coming conflicts that must be sorted out as lawmakers rush to set their own rules now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned.

Governor Gavin Newsom denies presidential run in 2024

Gov. Gavin Newsom denied plans to run for president Saturday in an interview at a festival in Texas.

Undocumented immigrants can now get California IDs

A new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom allows anyone to obtain a California ID - regardless of immigration status.

California parents petition SCOTUS over Gavin Newsom's COVID-induced school closures

Brach v. Newsom was filed on behalf of plaintiffs who challenged Gov. Newsom's order barring in-classroom education in over 30 counties across California.

State Senate bill increasing wages raises concern from Cal State University system

The California legislature recently approved Senate Bill 410, requiring Cal State University or CSU to implement a nine-step, merit-based salary system for its non-faculty staff employees.