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.

Gov. Newsom highlights $15B climate package
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At the KNP Complex Site, Gov. Gavin Newsom highlights over $15B climate package, the largest in state history.

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.

Democrats could reform 'weaponized' California recall system

Hours after California Gov. Gavin Newsom beat back a recall election that could have removed him, his fellow Democrats in the state Legislature said Wednesday they will push for changes to make it more difficult to challenge a sitting governor.

California Governor Gavin Newsom defeats recall effort
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ably fended off Republicans' recall attempt. He did so by changing the stakes of the contest from a referendum on his own performance and into a partisan fight over Trumpism and the coronavirus. KTVU Fox 2's Amber Lee reports from Sacramento.

California recall candidates make one last push for votes

The candidates in the Governor Gavin Newsom recall election made one final push on election day. The governor spent the final day in the Bay Area, while the two leading Republicans focused on Southern California.

California recall candidates make one last push for votes
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The candidates in the Governor Gavin Newsom recall election made one final push on election day. The governor spent the final day in the Bay Area, while the two leading Republicans focused on Southern California. KTVU FOX 2's Andre Senior reports.