California Gov. Newsom formally endorses Biden for president
“I just couldn’t be more proud of you and the prospects of your presidency,” Newsom told Biden.
East Bay nail salon owner speaks out after Gov. Newsom says first coronavirus case was at a nail salon
Salon owner Jade Phung of Blackhawk Beauty Bar in Danville is defending her fellow beauticians.
California nail, hair salons plead to open with other shops
For more than a week, salon owners have clamored to get back to work throughout the state, but Gov. Gavin Newsom has them slated for a later reopening date that could be weeks away
California governor showcases re-opened florist shop just ahead of Mother's Day
"We will move through Phase 2 together as a state," Newsom said.
As California faces a $54 billion budget shortfall, Congress prepares a second CARES bill to support local governments
"We're projecting tens of billions of dollars of shortfalls all specifically related to COVID-19," said Governor Gavin Newsom during a Thursday briefing.
Bay Area not rushing to throw open retail doors, despite governor's OK
On Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out the road map for reopening the retail, manufacturing, and logistics sectors starting Friday so long as businesses follow new guidelines.
California's governor lays out roadmap for reopening retail and manufacturing
Newsom is expected to lay out the guidelines for how businesses such as clothing stores, florists, bookstores and sporting goods shops can open their doors for the first time in nearly two months, as long as they followed certain rules and offer only curbside pickup.
California doom: Staggering $54 billion budget deficit looms
The Newsom administration now predicts a jobless rate of 18% for the nation’s most populous state — 46% higher than the height of the Great Recession a decade ago.
No, California's governor has not gotten a haircut
Gavin Newsom said that his daughter, Brooklynn, had offered, but he politely declined.
Criticism emerges over some of Gov. Newsom's coronavirus initiatives
Governor Gavin Newsom has introduced dozens of new programs offering relief during the coronavirus pandemic. But, there is mounting criticism that the plans are sometimes announced before they're ready to launch.
Court upholds California ban on church services in pandemic
California Gov. Gavin Newsom had the right to ban church assemblies in the interest of public health during the coronavirus outbreak, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
California governor visits small businesses in Sacramento as some retail gets the go-ahead
The idea is to discuss how business owners are planning to reopen while also preserving the public health.
Newsom: Certain retail sectors can open at the end of the week
“As early as the end of this week you will have the capacity as a retailer...to begin to reopen for pickup," he said. "We are entering the next phase this week. This is a very positive sign," he said. "The data says it can happen."
Governor Gavin Newsom signs remote marriage license order
The order, which Newsom signed Thursday, will allow couples to obtain a marriage license from their county clerk via video conference provided that both members of the couple are state residents and that they can both present a valid form of identification on the video call.
Changes to stay-at-home order are 'days, not weeks' away, Newsom says
This is a change from earlier three days ago, when he made references to "weeks, not months."
Bay Area businesses get clarity on easing coronavirus restrictions
New modifications to the state-wide stay-at-home order is giving more businesses the ease to reopen.
Mounting criticism over California governor's plan to close beaches
While most state parks and many local beaches, trails and parks have been closed for weeks, Newsom’s order is sure to ignite pushback from community leaders who argue they can safely provide some relief to residents.