Caitlyn Jenner reportedly exploring run to replace Gov. Newsom in recall

The vocal Republican and former reality TV star, 71, is said to be "actively exploring" a run for governor of California, according to Axios, which cited three sources close to the situation.

Governor announces agreement to extend operation of Oakland Coliseum mass vaccination site

Governor Gavin Newsom's office on Tuesday announced an agreement with Alameda and Contra Costa counties to continue operations at the Oakland Coliseum mass vaccination site.

South Bay business owners welcome Newsom’s summer reopening goal

Gov. Newsom's reopening goal of June 15 is welcome news to the millions of California business owners who have struggled to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic inspired restrictions.

Former Gov. Gray Davis offers perspective on Newsom recall effort

Nobody understands the recall effort against Governor Gavin Newsom quite like Gray Davis. He is one of two governors to be recalled in U.S. history, the only one in California.  

Rob Bonta appointed California attorney general, 1st Filipino to hold post

Bonta, a Democratic assemblyman who represents Alameda, Oakland and San Leandro, had long been a top contender for the job, insiders had said. 

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Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Assemblymember Rob Bonta to become California's next attorney general. If approved, Bonta would become the first Filipino to oversee the state's Department of Justice.

Oral argument set in lawsuit over Newsom's use of executive power

A California appeals court has scheduled an oral argument in a lawsuit challenging Gov. Gavin Newsom's abuse of emergency powers during the COVID pandemic. 

Santa Clara County Executive questions Newsom’s push to reopen

The push to reopen more of California’s private sector continues to be a political battlefield. Some of the fire now aimed at Gov. Gavin Newsom is coming from within his own party.

AP Interview: Newsom admits mistakes in 1st reopening

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is acknowledging mistakes in communicating with the public last year before the first loosening of coronavirus restrictions led to an early summer spike in cases.

Explainer: Why is California Gov. Newsom facing a recall?

Recall attempts are not uncommon in California, but they rarely get on the ballot and even fewer succeed. Unpopular Democratic Gov. Gray Davis was recalled in 2003, then replaced with Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Former GOP Rep. Doug Ose enters California recall election

Former Republican congressman Doug Ose says he's entering the California recall election aimed at ousting Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Newsom blasts recall effort, state Democrats contribute $250,000 in his support

On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted the recall effort to unseat him, and began a campaign in his defense, supported by the California Democratic Party and top Senate Democrats.

Newsom will appoint Black woman if Feinstein retires early

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he'll appoint a Black woman to the U.S. Senate if Sen. Dianne Feinstein retires before her term ends in 2024.

Virus tolls similar to other states despite Newsom's efforts

Nearly a year after California ordered the nation’s first statewide shutdown, masks remain mandated, indoor dining and other activities are significantly limited, and Disneyland remains closed.

Newsom issues pardons; commutes murder sentence

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday commuted the life sentence of a woman convicted of killing her stepfather in 1989, making her immediately eligible for release on parole.

Organizers of recall Gov. Newsom campaign say they have enough signatures

Organizers of the Recall Gov. Gavin Newsom Campaign say they've compiled more than 2 million signatures ahead of the March 17 deadline needed to force a special recall election likely later this year.  

California could get $150B from federal virus relief bill

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration says the massive new federal coronavirus relief bill will pump more than $150 billion into the state's economy.