California asks for surplus federal land to house homeless
HUD calculates that California's homeless population increased 16% last year, to about 151,000 people, or more than a quarter of the national total.
HUD calculates that California's homeless population increased 16% last year, to about 151,000 people, or more than a quarter of the national total.
PG&E announces agreement with bondholders on financial proposal
Under the agreement, the bondholders will withdraw their proposal and support PG&E's plan, known as the Restructuring Support Agreement, if U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali approves the plan.
Under the agreement, the bondholders will withdraw their proposal and support PG&E's plan, known as the Restructuring Support Agreement, if U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali approves the plan.
Newsom hosts National Governors Association in San Francisco, says infrastructure projects a priority
California's governor says major projects like the Transbay Transit Center are critical to stimulate the economy and meet global climate change goals.
California's governor says major projects like the Transbay Transit Center are critical to stimulate the economy and meet global climate change goals.
Governor Newsom calls for California to be a no-kill state for animals in shelters within 5 years
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants California to stop euthanizing animals, as part of his budget proposal, he wants to spend $50 million on saving the lives of adoptable cats and dogs across the state, The Sacramento Bee reported.
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants California to stop euthanizing animals, as part of his budget proposal, he wants to spend $50 million on saving the lives of adoptable cats and dogs across the state, The Sacramento Bee reported.
California wants to buy huge ranch near Livermore to create new state park
When Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his $222 billion proposed state budget on Friday, he mentioned that he wants legislative leaders to dedicate $20 million from a one-time surplus to help purchase new public parkland. Newsom declined to say where the new park might be, suggesting the asking price could “go up” if he revealed details.
When Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his $222 billion proposed state budget on Friday, he mentioned that he wants legislative leaders to dedicate $20 million from a one-time surplus to help purchase new public parkland. Newsom declined to say where the new park might be, suggesting the asking price could “go up” if he revealed details.
California sends earthquake response experts to Puerto Rico
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the deployment comes in response to the Puerto Rican government's request for assistance.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the deployment comes in response to the Puerto Rican government's request for assistance.
Officials from California deployed to Puerto Rico after multiple large earthquakes
Gov. Gavin Newsom made the announcement on Saturday, crews will fly from Sacramento to Puerto Rico on Sunday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom made the announcement on Saturday, crews will fly from Sacramento to Puerto Rico on Sunday.
Alameda County officials call for statewide phase-out of fossil fuels
Newsom's recent regulations on fracking and partial ban on steam-injection oil drilling are first steps, the officials said in a news release.
Newsom's recent regulations on fracking and partial ban on steam-injection oil drilling are first steps, the officials said in a news release.
California budget plan aids teachers, firefighters, those in US illegally
The Democratic governor is proposing a continued progressive agenda as he defended California's progress against criticism from national naysayers.
The Democratic governor is proposing a continued progressive agenda as he defended California's progress against criticism from national naysayers.
California could be first state to launch its own prescription drug label
Newsom wants California, home to nearly 40 million people, to contract with generic drug companies to make prescription medications on its behalf so it could then sell them to the public. The goal, according to the governor's office, is to lower prices by increasing competition in the generic market.
Newsom wants California, home to nearly 40 million people, to contract with generic drug companies to make prescription medications on its behalf so it could then sell them to the public. The goal, according to the governor's office, is to lower prices by increasing competition in the generic market.
Calif. governor seeks $750M to pay rent for homeless
Gov. Gavin Newsom planned to sign an executive order Wednesday creating the fund, two days before he presents his second annual budget proposal to the state Legislature.
Gov. Gavin Newsom planned to sign an executive order Wednesday creating the fund, two days before he presents his second annual budget proposal to the state Legislature.
$750 million to help the homeless get shelter
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
California eyes climate bond to prepare for disasters
Lawmakers in the Democratic-dominated state Legislature return to work Monday for the second year of a two-year session.
Lawmakers in the Democratic-dominated state Legislature return to work Monday for the second year of a two-year session.
Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek consider updating accessory dwelling unit laws
Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek are considering "urgency" ordinances to take effect immediately.
Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek are considering "urgency" ordinances to take effect immediately.
California utility scrambles to renegotiate wildfire deal
The San Francisco-based company needs to pull a deal off to meet a June 30 deadline to emerge from bankruptcy protection and regain its financial footing.
The San Francisco-based company needs to pull a deal off to meet a June 30 deadline to emerge from bankruptcy protection and regain its financial footing.
California Gov. Newsom rejects PG&E's bankruptcy plan
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has rejected a bankruptcy reorganization plan that Pacific Gas and Electric reached just last week with thousands of wildfire victims, including a $13.5 billion settlement.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has rejected a bankruptcy reorganization plan that Pacific Gas and Electric reached just last week with thousands of wildfire victims, including a $13.5 billion settlement.
Gov. Newsom to induct Class of 2019 California Hall of Fame
There will be a live stream of the event from the California Museum Website and their YouTube channel at 7 p.m. for the "Spirit of California" ceremony
There will be a live stream of the event from the California Museum Website and their YouTube channel at 7 p.m. for the "Spirit of California" ceremony
Gov. Newsom issues executive order to help wildfire areas recover quicker
Newsom's executive order helps displaced residents with housing needs by facilitating manufactured homes and mobile home parks, and waiving fees to replace driver's licenses and birth certificates of residents affected by the fires.
Newsom's executive order helps displaced residents with housing needs by facilitating manufactured homes and mobile home parks, and waiving fees to replace driver's licenses and birth certificates of residents affected by the fires.
Gov. Newsom waives some fees and zoning requirements to help wildfire victims
The Governor issued an executive order Saturday.
The Governor issued an executive order Saturday.
1st African-American woman nominated to S.F. appellate court
Judge Teri Jackson could become the first African-American woman to serve as an associate justice for the San Francisco appellate court.
Judge Teri Jackson could become the first African-American woman to serve as an associate justice for the San Francisco appellate court.