California's AG appeals judge's overturning of state assault weapons ban
It is clear the state's top leaders were not happy with U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez's ruling that the state’s definition of illegal military-style rifles unlawfully deprives law-abiding Californians of weapons commonly allowed in most other states and by the U.S. Supreme Court.
It is clear the state's top leaders were not happy with U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez's ruling that the state’s definition of illegal military-style rifles unlawfully deprives law-abiding Californians of weapons commonly allowed in most other states and by the U.S. Supreme Court.
California leaders share new developments in the assault weapons ban case, Miller v. Bonta.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Governor Gavin Newsom, Mattie Scott from the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, and Robyn Thomas from the Giffords Law Center are holding a press conference in San Francisco to announce action in the California assault weapons ban case, Miller v. Bonta.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Governor Gavin Newsom, Mattie Scott from the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, and Robyn Thomas from the Giffords Law Center are holding a press conference in San Francisco to announce action in the California assault weapons ban case, Miller v. Bonta.
Timing of Newsom recall election still in flux
It's near certain Newsom will face a special election this year, but the question now, is when? Many analysts have estimated a November election, but now an earlier timeline is being floated.
It's near certain Newsom will face a special election this year, but the question now, is when? Many analysts have estimated a November election, but now an earlier timeline is being floated.
Here's what's next in Newsom's recall effort
While the movement to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom is moving along, it will still take several more months, and steps, to reach a final decision. KTVU Political Reporter Greg Lee has the details.
While the movement to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom is moving along, it will still take several more months, and steps, to reach a final decision. KTVU Political Reporter Greg Lee has the details.
California governor won’t lift virus ‘state of emergency’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will not lift a state of emergency that gives him broad powers to impose or suspend rules involving the coronavirus.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will not lift a state of emergency that gives him broad powers to impose or suspend rules involving the coronavirus.
California to continue allowing sale of to-go cocktails through 2021
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the state will continue allowing restaurants to sell takeout alcohol and keep expanded outdoor dining through the end of the year.
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the state will continue allowing restaurants to sell takeout alcohol and keep expanded outdoor dining through the end of the year.
California to allow sale of to-go cocktails through 2021
There?s one pandemic change that Californians are sure to toast: The to-go cocktail. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state will allow restaurants to continue selling takeout alcohol and keep expanded outdoor dining through the end of the year. KTVU's Greg Lee reports.
There?s one pandemic change that Californians are sure to toast: The to-go cocktail. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state will allow restaurants to continue selling takeout alcohol and keep expanded outdoor dining through the end of the year. KTVU's Greg Lee reports.
California's largest state worker union OKs $1 million to fight Newsom recall
California's largest state worker union approved a $1 million donation Wednesday to help Gov. Gavin Newsom fight the recall in an emergency vote that some members said would cause friction in the union amid a leadership shakeup.
California's largest state worker union approved a $1 million donation Wednesday to help Gov. Gavin Newsom fight the recall in an emergency vote that some members said would cause friction in the union amid a leadership shakeup.
California governor pardons inmate firefighters
California's governor has pardoned more than a dozen people, including two inmate firefighters who faced deportation, and commuted the sentences of three people who were convicted of killings where they didn't pull the trigger.
California's governor has pardoned more than a dozen people, including two inmate firefighters who faced deportation, and commuted the sentences of three people who were convicted of killings where they didn't pull the trigger.
California to pay $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated
California will pay out $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated.
California will pay out $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated.
State water board issues mandatory water restrictions for upper Russian River basin
The restrictions announced Wednesday will likely remain in effect until winter rains restore water flows. People violating them could face daily fines of up to $1,000.
The restrictions announced Wednesday will likely remain in effect until winter rains restore water flows. People violating them could face daily fines of up to $1,000.
Newsom speaks at scene of VTA mass shooting: "What the hell is going on in the United States of America"
Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to the VTA rail yard in San Jose and spoke early Wednesday afternoon. About 7 hours earlier, a mass shooting carried out by VTA employee Samuel James Cassidy killed 9, including the gunman.
Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to the VTA rail yard in San Jose and spoke early Wednesday afternoon. About 7 hours earlier, a mass shooting carried out by VTA employee Samuel James Cassidy killed 9, including the gunman.
Newsom’s income went up nearly half a million dollars in 1st year as California governor
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife made $1.7 million in 2019 during his first year as governor, about half a million dollars more than they earned the year before, according to tax returns his campaign released Monday.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife made $1.7 million in 2019 during his first year as governor, about half a million dollars more than they earned the year before, according to tax returns his campaign released Monday.
California is awash in tax revenue and budget reflects it
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a $268 billion state budget that is one-third larger than the state’s current spending plan, fueled by surging state tax revenues and federal stimulus money.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a $268 billion state budget that is one-third larger than the state’s current spending plan, fueled by surging state tax revenues and federal stimulus money.
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks about his 2021-2022 state budget proposal during a news conference in Sacramento
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is delivering a booming spending plan to the Legislature. It's fully one-third larger than the state's current budget.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is delivering a booming spending plan to the Legislature. It's fully one-third larger than the state's current budget.
California to end mask mandates next month
KTVU's Heather Holmes spoke with FOXLA Political Reporter Elex Michaelson about his exclusive interview with Gov. Gavin Newsom regarding what the future of face coverings looks like.
KTVU's Heather Holmes spoke with FOXLA Political Reporter Elex Michaelson about his exclusive interview with Gov. Gavin Newsom regarding what the future of face coverings looks like.
Newsom unveils education initives
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants the state to pay for all 4-year-olds to attend kindergarten. The plan would cost about $2.7 billion per year when it is fully implemented by the 2024-25 school year. KTVU's Greg Lee reports.
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants the state to pay for all 4-year-olds to attend kindergarten. The plan would cost about $2.7 billion per year when it is fully implemented by the 2024-25 school year. KTVU's Greg Lee reports.
Gov. Newsom unveils new school funding plan
Gov. Newsom and other state leaders unveiled a proposal Wednesday for massive new spending on California's public schools.
Gov. Newsom and other state leaders unveiled a proposal Wednesday for massive new spending on California's public schools.
Advocates for the homeless optimistic about Newsom’s plans after ‘decades of inaction’
Governor Gavin Newsom's $12 billion homelessness proposal needs legislative approval but is already winning raves from social service providers.
Governor Gavin Newsom's $12 billion homelessness proposal needs legislative approval but is already winning raves from social service providers.
Newsom expands drought emergency to these Bay Area counties
Gov. Gavin Newsom expanded his drought emergency proclamation to include counties where the Klamath River, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Tulare Lake run through.
Gov. Gavin Newsom expanded his drought emergency proclamation to include counties where the Klamath River, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Tulare Lake run through.