Newsom: COVID restrictions going away, but COVID isn't; masks won't disappear

Although the vast majority of COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom warned Monday the virus is still active, and mask-wearing will continue to be a reality for non-vaccinated residents, at businesses that require them or for people who simply feel safer wearing them.

California governor signs orders to roll back virus rules

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order that will lift most of the state's coronavirus rules. 

Pandemic heroes honored at Latino Community Foundation Gala
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The Latino Community Foundation honored the essential workers Thursday night at a Gala that included leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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.

California leaders share new developments in the assault weapons ban case, Miller v. Bonta.
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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.

Here's what's next in Newsom's recall effort
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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 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.

California to allow sale of to-go cocktails through 2021
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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 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. 

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.

Newsom speaks at scene of VTA mass shooting: "What the hell is going on in the United States of America"
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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 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.