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.

California to end mask mandates next month
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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
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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
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Gov. Newsom and other state leaders unveiled a proposal Wednesday for massive new spending on California's public schools.

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.

Two-thirds of Californians to receive $600 stimulus payments

Individuals and households making between $30,000 and $75,000 a year would get a $600 payment, about two-thirds of Californians.

California court upholds Newsom's use of emergency powers during pandemic

Three judges from the 3rd District Court of Appeal in Sacramento ruled unanimously that the prior judge “erred in interpreting the Emergency Services Act to prohibit the Governor from issuing quasi-legislative orders in an emergency.

Facing recall, Newsom to address California Democrats

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will address the Democratic Party faithful Saturday as he mounts a campaign to keep his job.

Recall election for Governor Gavin Newsom qualifies for California ballot

California Governor Gavin Newsom will face a recall election after the Republican-led effort to remove him from office reached its signature goal to qualify for the ballot on Monday, state officials reported.

California recall has enough signatures to make ballot

Organizers of the recall effort against California Gov. Gavin Newsom collected enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot.