California governor OKs mental health courts for homeless
With more than 100,000 people living on California’s streets, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its kind law on Wednesday that could force some of them into treatment as part of a program he describes as "care" but opponents argue is cruel.
With more than 100,000 people living on California’s streets, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its kind law on Wednesday that could force some of them into treatment as part of a program he describes as "care" but opponents argue is cruel.
Governor Newsom calls Proposition 30 a "Trojan horse," urges "no" vote
Gov. Newsom is doubling down on his opposition of Proposition 30, a tax on the wealthy to fund climate projects. In a newly released political ad, Newsom takes aim at the prop and its major backer, ride-share company Lyft.
Gov. Newsom is doubling down on his opposition of Proposition 30, a tax on the wealthy to fund climate projects. In a newly released political ad, Newsom takes aim at the prop and its major backer, ride-share company Lyft.
Half a million PG&E customers braced for potential rotating outages, conservation efforts pay off
PG&E says 525,000 people were given advanced notice on Tuesday afternoon that they could lose power as part of a rolling outage.
PG&E says 525,000 people were given advanced notice on Tuesday afternoon that they could lose power as part of a rolling outage.
California declares state of emergency as heatwave pressures energy grid
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency ahead of an expected heat wave that will span the entire state. According to the governors office, the heat will put a strain on the states energy grid with an expected increase in energy demand.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency ahead of an expected heat wave that will span the entire state. According to the governors office, the heat will put a strain on the states energy grid with an expected increase in energy demand.
Governor Gavin Newsom could sign a controversial fast food worker bill into law
Assembly Bill 257 was narrowly passed in the state assembly and Senate this week. Newsom has 30 days to sign the bill, which would create an independent council to set standards across the fast food industry on workplace conditions and wages, a first-of-its-kind in the nation.
Assembly Bill 257 was narrowly passed in the state assembly and Senate this week. Newsom has 30 days to sign the bill, which would create an independent council to set standards across the fast food industry on workplace conditions and wages, a first-of-its-kind in the nation.
Wood Street homeless encampment deadline comes and goes
Oakland was facing a short deadline from the governor to either do something about the nagging Wood Street homeless encampment or lose millions in state assistance going forward. So, what has happened?
Oakland was facing a short deadline from the governor to either do something about the nagging Wood Street homeless encampment or lose millions in state assistance going forward. So, what has happened?
California appeals court rejects COVID-19 fines for church
A California church that defied safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic by holding large religious services won't have to pay about $200,000 in fines, a state appeals court ruled.
A California church that defied safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic by holding large religious services won't have to pay about $200,000 in fines, a state appeals court ruled.
Bay Area lawmakers push for supervised drug consumption sites, ultimately Newsom will decide
State lawmakers and Bay Area leaders are calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign legislation legalizing supervised drug consumption sites.
State lawmakers and Bay Area leaders are calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign legislation legalizing supervised drug consumption sites.
Newsom picks 1st Latina state Supreme Court chief justice
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated current state Supreme Court Associate Justice Patricia Guerrero as the next chief justice.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated current state Supreme Court Associate Justice Patricia Guerrero as the next chief justice.
San Francisco deferring 2nd dose of monkeypox vaccine until supply increases
San Francisco Department of Public Health on Friday announced they will defer the second dose of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine in order to inoculate as many people from broader at-risk populations as demand outweighs supply.
San Francisco Department of Public Health on Friday announced they will defer the second dose of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine in order to inoculate as many people from broader at-risk populations as demand outweighs supply.
Newsom talks energy, monkeypox, and presidential speculation
Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out his top priorities in a one-on-one with KTVU's political reporter Greg Lee.
Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out his top priorities in a one-on-one with KTVU's political reporter Greg Lee.
Long lines stretch around block in San Francisco for coveted monkeypox vaccine
People eligible for the monkeypox vaccine showed up in droves to a walk-in clinic to get a shot on Wednesday at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.
People eligible for the monkeypox vaccine showed up in droves to a walk-in clinic to get a shot on Wednesday at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.
President Gavin Newsom? California Governor responds to possible Presidential campaign rumor in DC visit
As California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom heads to Washington this week, speculation about his national political ambitions won’t be far behind.
As California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom heads to Washington this week, speculation about his national political ambitions won’t be far behind.
New controversy as California Gov. Newsom vacations in Montana
Gov. Gavin Newsom is vacationing in Montana with family, one of the 22 states California has banned for state-funded travel citing policies it deems discriminatory to LGBTQ+ people.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is vacationing in Montana with family, one of the 22 states California has banned for state-funded travel citing policies it deems discriminatory to LGBTQ+ people.
Woman who killed pimp as teen pardoned by California governor
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday pardoned a former inmate who received a life sentence when she was a teenager for killing her former pimp.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday pardoned a former inmate who received a life sentence when she was a teenager for killing her former pimp.
Newsom pardons woman sentenced to life for killing her pimp at 16
Sara Kruzan was 16 when she killed George Gilbert Howard, who sexually abused and trafficked her. She was sentenced to life in prison. She was pardoned Friday.
Sara Kruzan was 16 when she killed George Gilbert Howard, who sexually abused and trafficked her. She was sentenced to life in prison. She was pardoned Friday.
California will end arrests for loitering for prostitution
Gov. Newsom noted Friday that the bill does not legalize prostitution
Gov. Newsom noted Friday that the bill does not legalize prostitution
Personal info on California gun owners wrongly made public
The California Department of Justice says it wrongly made public the personal information of perhaps hundreds of thousands of gun owners in up to six state-operated databases.
The California Department of Justice says it wrongly made public the personal information of perhaps hundreds of thousands of gun owners in up to six state-operated databases.
Gov. Newsom reportedly plans to buy cable television ads in Florida
Governor Gavin Newsom reportedly plans to buy ads on cable television in Florida.
Governor Gavin Newsom reportedly plans to buy ads on cable television in Florida.
Santa Clara County bans price gouging of baby formula
Santa Clara County has adopted an urgency ordinance to enforce price gouging of baby formula.
Santa Clara County has adopted an urgency ordinance to enforce price gouging of baby formula.