BLM calls for Newsom to appoint Black woman to fill Harris' Senate seat
“Appointing a Black woman to this seat is nonnegotiable — this must be done,” Black Lives Matter Global Network wrote, directing the Democratic governor to either appoint U.S. Reps. Karen Bass or Barbara Lee to fill the seat for the remainder of Harris’ term.
“Appointing a Black woman to this seat is nonnegotiable — this must be done,” Black Lives Matter Global Network wrote, directing the Democratic governor to either appoint U.S. Reps. Karen Bass or Barbara Lee to fill the seat for the remainder of Harris’ term.
Potential statewide COVID curfew gets strong reaction in Santa Clara County
Struggling business owners see a COVID related curfew as another setback while an infectious disease expert called the idea worth considering.
Struggling business owners see a COVID related curfew as another setback while an infectious disease expert called the idea worth considering.
'Bad mistake': Gov. Newsom apologizes for attending birthday dinner
Newsom apologized for breaking the rules he's been preaching for months by attending a birthday dinner with a group of people at the French Laundry.
Newsom apologized for breaking the rules he's been preaching for months by attending a birthday dinner with a group of people at the French Laundry.
Judge upholds ruling to limit Gov. Newsom's powers during pandemic
A tentative State Superior Court ruling against California Governor Gavin Newsom was finalized on Friday.
A tentative State Superior Court ruling against California Governor Gavin Newsom was finalized on Friday.
Newsom attended birthday dinner that didn't follow COVID-19 guidelines, regrets decision
Gov. Newsom apologized for attending a birthday dinner for a friend at The French Laundry that exceeded state COVID-19 advice.
Gov. Newsom apologized for attending a birthday dinner for a friend at The French Laundry that exceeded state COVID-19 advice.
Gov. Newsom violated state coronavirus guidelines to attend birthday dinner
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
California governor gives somber outlook as virus cases reach nearly 1 million
There have been 17,963 COVID-19 deaths in California since the start of the pandemic.
There have been 17,963 COVID-19 deaths in California since the start of the pandemic.
Judge limits Gov. Newsom's powers during pandemic
Sutter County Superior Court Judge Sarah Heckman tentatively ruled that one of the dozens of executive orders Newsom has issued overstepped his authority and impinged on the state Legislature.
Sutter County Superior Court Judge Sarah Heckman tentatively ruled that one of the dozens of executive orders Newsom has issued overstepped his authority and impinged on the state Legislature.
Federal agencies fall short of Trump forest protection goals
"You've got to take care of the floors, you know? The floors of the forest, very important," the president said.
"You've got to take care of the floors, you know? The floors of the forest, very important," the president said.
Newsom says his kids "phasing back" into classrooms
Newsom, whose four children attend private school, said he believes children learn best in the classroom and his administration will support districts with personal protective gear and testing resources so they can safely reopen.
Newsom, whose four children attend private school, said he believes children learn best in the classroom and his administration will support districts with personal protective gear and testing resources so they can safely reopen.
Gov. Newsom unveils new COVID-19 laboratory in Los Angeles County
Gov. Gavin Newsom made a trip to Los Angeles County Friday to visit a new COVID-19 testing laboratory in Valencia.
Gov. Gavin Newsom made a trip to Los Angeles County Friday to visit a new COVID-19 testing laboratory in Valencia.
PG&E finds 130 damage sites from windstorm, reenergization continues
As PG&E crews inspect some 17,000 miles of de-energized power lines, looking for damage, they must inspect every inch and make every repair before re-powering an area served by the lines.
As PG&E crews inspect some 17,000 miles of de-energized power lines, looking for damage, they must inspect every inch and make every repair before re-powering an area served by the lines.
Governor: California's process for imposing death penalty 'infected by racism'
They argue that “decades of study” show the percentage of Black people excluded from juries in death penalty cases was “double to triple” that of whites, mostly because as a group Black people are more likely to oppose the death penalty than white people.
They argue that “decades of study” show the percentage of Black people excluded from juries in death penalty cases was “double to triple” that of whites, mostly because as a group Black people are more likely to oppose the death penalty than white people.
South Bay will build 300 housing units in four months for the homeless
As a result of the health crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom launched Project Homekey, the state’s $600-million program for buying and rehabilitating housing, including hotels, motels, vacant apartment buildings and other properties.
As a result of the health crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom launched Project Homekey, the state’s $600-million program for buying and rehabilitating housing, including hotels, motels, vacant apartment buildings and other properties.
California to provide update on theme park reopening guidelines on Tuesday, Newsom says
According to Governor Gavin Newsom, reopening guidelines for theme parks will be "broken up into parts" to represent all brands and sizes of theme parks in the industry.
According to Governor Gavin Newsom, reopening guidelines for theme parks will be "broken up into parts" to represent all brands and sizes of theme parks in the industry.
Red flag conditions return to the Bay Area
The National Weather Service issued the warning for mountains of Napa, Sonoma and Marin counties, due to heat, low humidity, and gusting winds.
The National Weather Service issued the warning for mountains of Napa, Sonoma and Marin counties, due to heat, low humidity, and gusting winds.
California panel recommends limits to police crowd control
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday released a report urging better communication and restraint by police officers days after police and members of an unruly crowd were injured following the Los Angeles Lakers' latest basketball championship.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday released a report urging better communication and restraint by police officers days after police and members of an unruly crowd were injured following the Los Angeles Lakers' latest basketball championship.
California Governor Gavin Newsom tests negative for coronavirus
Gov. Gavin Newsom has tested negative for the coronavirus after someone in his office was infected and another state employee tested positive for COVID-19, it was announced Thursday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has tested negative for the coronavirus after someone in his office was infected and another state employee tested positive for COVID-19, it was announced Thursday.
California pushes to conserve more land and coastal water
"It's an audacious goal and it's an achievable one," Newsom said, hoping that the move would lead to further greening of the economy.
"It's an audacious goal and it's an achievable one," Newsom said, hoping that the move would lead to further greening of the economy.
California governor’s staff member positive for COVID-19
The staff member had not interacted with Newsom or with staff that routinely interacts with the governor, the statement said.
The staff member had not interacted with Newsom or with staff that routinely interacts with the governor, the statement said.