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.

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

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. 

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.

Gov. Newsom threatens possible PG&E takeover if no plan is made

California's governor on Friday threatened a possible takeover of the troubled utility blamed for sparking deadly wildfires across the state with its outdated equipment unless it can emerge from bankruptcy ahead of next year's wildfire season with a plan focused on safety.

Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency for Kincade, Tick wildfires

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Friday as wildfires scorch both ends of the state—from Sonoma down to Los Angeles. 

Gov. Newsom lashes out at PG&E, takes different approach after 2003 recall effort over rolling blackouts

If Gov. Gavin Newsom fails to hold the state's unpopular investor-owned utilities accountable and stabilize power delivery, he will pay a price. If successful, he may reap tremendous political benefits.

Governor Newsom signs three laws aimed at preventing bullying, suicides in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three new laws aimed at preventing bullying and suicides as a rash of school bullying incidents have been reported across the state in recent weeks. 

Child sex abuse victims empowered by new California law
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A new law signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom will allow victims of childhood sexual abuse to have more time to file civil suits against alleged suspects and the institutions that employ them. KTVU's Jesse Gary reports on who Assembly bill 218 impacts the most.

New law makes California first state to push back school times
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Unions representing California teachers and school boards wanted the school start time issue to be a local decision rather than a statewide mandate. KTVU's Maureen Naylor reports Gov. Newsom signed the new law that will push back school times statewide.

Governor vetoes toll system for San Francisco's crooked Lombard street

Newsom said he is concerned a pricing program would create "social equity issues" and he wants to keep the street accessible to people, regardless of their ability to pay.

Governor vetoes proposal for tolls on Lombard Street
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California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have placed a toll on Lombard street because he believes everyone should have access to the street without paying.

Gov. Newsom signs bill by Ting to assist struggling recycling centers

The state's largest operator of centers where the public can redeem the deposits on cans and bottles closed all its locations and dismissed off more than 700 workers in August.

Several bills signed into law by Gov. Newsom

California will ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products starting in 2023

California governor signs measure banning ‘lunch shaming’

California’s governor has signed into law a bill that guarantees all students a state-funded meal of their choice, even if their parent or guardian has unpaid meal fees.