East Bay man gets prison time for online anti-Semitic threats, assault weapon
Ross Farca, 25, initially posted hate speech on an online gaming platform under the screen name "Adolf Hitler." Online, he said he wanted to mimic the works of previous mass synagogue shooters and kill any responding law enforcement, according to the district attorney's office.
Ross Farca, 25, initially posted hate speech on an online gaming platform under the screen name "Adolf Hitler." Online, he said he wanted to mimic the works of previous mass synagogue shooters and kill any responding law enforcement, according to the district attorney's office.
1-on-1 with Newsom: Vaccines, winter surge and smash-and-grab crime
During a stop in the Bay Area to promote vaccines and COVID booster shots, Governor Gavin Newsom sat down with KTVU political reporter Greg Lee for a wide-ranging interview.
During a stop in the Bay Area to promote vaccines and COVID booster shots, Governor Gavin Newsom sat down with KTVU political reporter Greg Lee for a wide-ranging interview.
California governor, family head to Mexico for Thanksgiving
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has left the state with his family for a trip to Mexico during Thanksgiving.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has left the state with his family for a trip to Mexico during Thanksgiving.
California analyst predicts $31 billion budget surplus
California is on track to have so much money that state officials will likely have to give even more of it back to taxpayers to meet constitutional limits on state spending, according to a new forecast from the state’s independent Legislative Analyst’s Office.
California is on track to have so much money that state officials will likely have to give even more of it back to taxpayers to meet constitutional limits on state spending, according to a new forecast from the state’s independent Legislative Analyst’s Office.
Wilma Chan's chief of staff appointed to fill her seat on board of supervisors
Following the untimely death of Supervisor Wilma Chan, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed Chan's former Chief of Staff Dave Brown to replace her.
Following the untimely death of Supervisor Wilma Chan, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed Chan's former Chief of Staff Dave Brown to replace her.
Newsom ends absence from public eye, canceled Scotland trip for Halloween with kids
In his first official appearance in nearly two weeks, Governor Gavin Newsom offered an explanation for his very public absence and what caused him to abruptly cancel a trip to Scotland for the UN Climate Conference.
In his first official appearance in nearly two weeks, Governor Gavin Newsom offered an explanation for his very public absence and what caused him to abruptly cancel a trip to Scotland for the UN Climate Conference.
Gov. Newsom cancels trip to UN climate conference
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday abruptly canceled his trip to the United Nations Climate Change Conference because of unspecified “family obligations,” according to a spokeswoman in his office.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday abruptly canceled his trip to the United Nations Climate Change Conference because of unspecified “family obligations,” according to a spokeswoman in his office.
Salesforce pledges $300M to climate change investments
Salesforce on Thursday announced the San Francisco company would be giving $300 million to new climate investments toward reforestation and restoration.
Salesforce on Thursday announced the San Francisco company would be giving $300 million to new climate investments toward reforestation and restoration.
Governor Gavin Newsom receives Moderna booster shot in Oakland
Governor Gavin Newsom was in Oakland Wednesday where he received his second COVID vaccine. Earlier in the year, Newsom received the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine.
Governor Gavin Newsom was in Oakland Wednesday where he received his second COVID vaccine. Earlier in the year, Newsom received the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine.
Newsom issues proclamation in honor of Filipino American labor leader
As part of Filipino American Heritage Month, Governor Newsom issued a proclamation declaring October 25 "Larry Itliong Day" in honor of the Filipino American labor leader.
As part of Filipino American Heritage Month, Governor Newsom issued a proclamation declaring October 25 "Larry Itliong Day" in honor of the Filipino American labor leader.
San Francisco now included in statewide drought emergency proclamation
Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday extended California's drought emergency to cover the entire state. The proclamation now includes San Francisco among seven new counties added that are asked to voluntarily conserve water.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday extended California's drought emergency to cover the entire state. The proclamation now includes San Francisco among seven new counties added that are asked to voluntarily conserve water.
Gov. Newsom signs bills into law to improve, expedite EDD claims
Gov. Newsom signed a raft of bills further forcing the EDD to clean up and streamline its act; a small consolation to those on the backlog of claims.
Gov. Newsom signed a raft of bills further forcing the EDD to clean up and streamline its act; a small consolation to those on the backlog of claims.
Records show slow response to report of California oil spill
Records show the U.S. Coast Guard received a report of a possible Southern California oil spill more than 12 hours before a pipeline company reported it and the Coast Guard launched a cleanup effort.
Records show the U.S. Coast Guard received a report of a possible Southern California oil spill more than 12 hours before a pipeline company reported it and the Coast Guard launched a cleanup effort.
Jason Aldean slams Gov. Gavin Newsom's vaccine mandate for kids to attend school
"So let me get this straight! It is no longer our decisions as parents (or free Americans) to make decisions about our kids, Gavin Newsom makes those decisions for us now??" Aldean wrote. "You gotta be kidding me! People in California should be outraged and people everywhere else better start standing up and speaking out NOW. This is not how America and being free works."
"So let me get this straight! It is no longer our decisions as parents (or free Americans) to make decisions about our kids, Gavin Newsom makes those decisions for us now??" Aldean wrote. "You gotta be kidding me! People in California should be outraged and people everywhere else better start standing up and speaking out NOW. This is not how America and being free works."
Reaction mixed after governor orders student vaccines
Some are hailing Gov.
Some are hailing Gov.
California announces student vaccine requirement
California became the first state in the country on Friday to announce that students will be required to get COVID vaccinations to attend in-person learning. Watch Gov. Gavin Newsom's press conference where he made the announcement.
California became the first state in the country on Friday to announce that students will be required to get COVID vaccinations to attend in-person learning. Watch Gov. Gavin Newsom's press conference where he made the announcement.
California governor signs host of police reforms including decertification, duty to intervene
Standing among lawmakers and families whose sons died at the hands of police, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a host of reform bills that span from decertifying fired police officers from ever getting another job to opening up records when there has been sustained findings of racism.
Standing among lawmakers and families whose sons died at the hands of police, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a host of reform bills that span from decertifying fired police officers from ever getting another job to opening up records when there has been sustained findings of racism.
Governor Newsom writes children’s book about boy with dyslexia
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has written a children’s book. The book draws upon Newsom’s dyslexia in telling of a boy named Ben and his struggles in school. The words will appear in OpenDyslexic font to make it more readable for people with dyslexia.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has written a children’s book. The book draws upon Newsom’s dyslexia in telling of a boy named Ben and his struggles in school. The words will appear in OpenDyslexic font to make it more readable for people with dyslexia.
Governor Gavin Newsom signs police reform bills into law
Governor Gavin Newsom spoke in Gardena, California Thursday morning where he signed new policing reforms into law.
Governor Gavin Newsom spoke in Gardena, California Thursday morning where he signed new policing reforms into law.
California GOP plots rebound after devastating recall defeat
GOP leaders are looking to claw back more House seats next year, after grabbing four from Democrats in 2020.
GOP leaders are looking to claw back more House seats next year, after grabbing four from Democrats in 2020.