Eastern governors could be model for California GOP comeback

California could witness a stunning turnabout in a nation of deeply polarized politics if the liberal state dumps Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and elects a Republican to fill his job in a September recall election.

California learned a costly pandemic lesson about hospitals

California spent nearly $200 million to set up, operate and staff alternate care sites that ultimately provided little help when the state's worst coronavirus surge spiraled out of control last winter.

California Secretary of State prepared for gubernatorial recall election, urges people to vote

In just over six weeks, California voters will decide whether or not to recall Governor Gavin Newsom. It’s a process that happened quickly after California’s new Secretary of State was sworn in. 

CA Secretary of State prepares for gubernatorial recall election
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In just over six weeks California voters will decide whether or not to recall Governor Gavin Newsom. It?s a process that happened quickly after California?s new Secretary of State was sworn in.�KTVU's Greg Lee reports.

Western US governors meet with President Biden to discuss current wildfires
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The Friday meeting between President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and seven Western US governors focused on wildfire prevention and response. KTVU's Greg Lee reports.

Newsom tours devastation left by Tamarack Fire, asks federal government for more help
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Governor Gavin Newsom spent a portion of the day Wednesday with Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. The two toured the damage caused by the Tamarack Fire, which is burning in both states. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.

California governor pulls kids from summer camp with no mask requirement

Reopen California Schools, a group that promotes full school reopening without masks, tweeted it had obtained photos of one of Gov. Newsom’s sons at the camp.

California healthcare workers and state employees must show vaccination status

California will require state employees and all health care workers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or get tested weekly as officials aim to slow rising coronavirus infections, mostly among the unvaccinated.

Western US wildfires burn hundreds of homes, threaten thousands more

The Dixie Fire has charred nearly 298 square miles acres of timber and brush in Plumas and Butte counties. As of Sunday, it was 21% contained.

Fight to contain massive Dixie Fire in Butte County continues as blazes surpasses 181,000 acres

The Dixie Fire has become one of California's top 20 largest wildfires, with 167,430 acres burned as of Friday night. By Saturday morning, the fire had grown to 181,289 acres and containment ticked up to 19%.

Newsom signs $2.6 billion child care and early education bill

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $2.6 billion Child Care and Early Education bill that would provide new and better resources for children and child care providers.

Newsom aims to curb vaccination misinformation as Delta variant spreads

Dispelling misinformation and calling understandable anxiety over getting vaccinated are two key tasks Governor Gavin Newsom is tackling in an effort to reduce the spread and severity of the highly infectious Delta variant of COVID-19.

Funding for the homeless, affordable housing key components of Newsom's state comeback plan

California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the state's homelessness crisis from the city of Sebastopol in Sonoma County on Monday, where he signed a $12 billion bill for homeless funding.  

Judge denies Gov. Newsom's request to have his political affiliation on recall ballot

California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is facing a recall election in September, will not be allowed to have his political party affiliation next to his name on the ballot after being denied by a state Superior Court judge on Monday.