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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Reaction mixed after governor orders student vaccines
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Newsom signs $15B climate bill to 'future proof' California
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $15 billion climate bill Thursday, the largest in state history, in an effort to combat climate change in the state.
California offering COVID-19 booster shots to those 65 and older, others at high risk
California is now offering COVID-19 booster shots for those over the age of 65 as well as high-risk individuals. Here's how to get an appointment for a booster shot if you qualify.
California 1st to set quota limits for retailers like Amazon
California will be the first state to bar mega-retailers from firing warehouse workers for missing quotas that interfere with bathroom and rest breaks. The legislation signed Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom grew from Amazon's drive to speed goods to consumers.
Newsom declares California a 'reproductive freedom state'; signs privacy laws for abortion patients
One law makes it a crime to film people within 100 feet (30 meters) of an abortion clinic for the purpose of intimidation -- a law abortion rights groups believe to be the first of its kind in the country. The other law makes it easier for people on their parents' insurance plans to keep sensitive medical information secret, including abortions.
'This is a free for all': Real estate broker says new housing law could change the way suburbs look and feel
On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a group of bills with the goal of easing California's housing shortage. Part of the new law will allow property owners to turn land built for a single-family home into two or even four units.
Two of Newsom's children test positive for COVID, governor negative
Spokesperson Erin Mellon said two of Newsom's children tested positive for COVID on Thursday, though the governor, his wife, and their two other children tested negative.
California enacts 2 laws to slice through local zoning rules
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved two measures to slice through local zoning ordinances as the most populous state struggles with an affordable housing shortage.
Fresh off win, Newsom addresses in-person learning at East Bay school
Fresh off his no-recall win, Gov. Gavin Newsom was back to work on Wednesday, this time in the East Bay to discuss the state's investment for full in-person instruction in schools across the state.