EXPLAINER: How California could recall its governor
Gov. Newsom recall organizers appear to have sufficient petition signatures to place the election on the ballot, and the vote would likely take place later this year. Here’s how it works:
Gov. Newsom recall organizers appear to have sufficient petition signatures to place the election on the ballot, and the vote would likely take place later this year. Here’s how it works:
Republicans and transgender advocates react to Caitlyn Jenner's campaign for governor
Former Olympian, reality TV star and transgender celebrity Caitlyn Jenner announced to the world she's running to be California's governor by posting "I'm in" on social media and in a headline on her website caitlynjenner.com. Cups, caps, and bumper stickers were for sale online reading "Caitlyn for California."
Former Olympian, reality TV star and transgender celebrity Caitlyn Jenner announced to the world she's running to be California's governor by posting "I'm in" on social media and in a headline on her website caitlynjenner.com. Cups, caps, and bumper stickers were for sale online reading "Caitlyn for California."
As California recall looks likely, hard work begins for GOP
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s critics almost certainly have qualified a recall election for the ballot, a remarkable feat in the heavily Democratic state.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s critics almost certainly have qualified a recall election for the ballot, a remarkable feat in the heavily Democratic state.
Caitlyn Jenner to ‘decide soon’ whether she will run for CA governor as Newsom faces recall
The Olympian and reality TV star addressed speculation of a potential campaign run on Twitter over the weekend after reports that she was coordinating with longtime GOP fundraiser Caroline Wren, who had ties to former President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign.
The Olympian and reality TV star addressed speculation of a potential campaign run on Twitter over the weekend after reports that she was coordinating with longtime GOP fundraiser Caroline Wren, who had ties to former President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign.
Gov. Newsom signs bill to help displaced hospitality workers get their jobs back
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Friday to help displaced hotel workers.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Friday to help displaced hotel workers.
California Legislature OKs bill to help displaced workers
The California Legislature has passed a bill requiring some hotels and event centers to offer laid-off workers their jobs back.
The California Legislature has passed a bill requiring some hotels and event centers to offer laid-off workers their jobs back.
Newsom: CA sees lowest positivity rate since start of COVID pandemic
Newsom said the state's positivity rate fell to 1.5%, another indicator the state is moving in the right direction as it continues to reopen around the state.
Newsom said the state's positivity rate fell to 1.5%, another indicator the state is moving in the right direction as it continues to reopen around the state.
Newsom announces early budget action for wildfire prevention
Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) today announced a $536 million funding plan to help improve California?s resilience to wildfires.
Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) today announced a $536 million funding plan to help improve California?s resilience to wildfires.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bonta, a Democratic assemblyman who represents Alameda, Oakland and San Leandro, had long been a top contender for the job, insiders had said.
Newsom names Rob Bonta to California Attorney General
KTVU's Greg Lee has reaction to the nomination.
KTVU's Greg Lee has reaction to the nomination.
Rob Bonta appointed to California attorney general
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.
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.
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.
Newsom visits AAPI community leaders in San Francisco following surge in racially motivated attacks
KTVU's Christien Kafton reports on the Governor's trip to San Francisco Friday to discuss the concerning surge in attacks against members of the AAPI community here in the Bay Area.
KTVU's Christien Kafton reports on the Governor's trip to San Francisco Friday to discuss the concerning surge in attacks against members of the AAPI community here in the Bay Area.
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.
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.
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.
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.