Trump responds to Newsom's plan to protect California laws ahead of new presidency
In a post on Truth Social Friday, Donald Trump blasted California Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to safeguard the state from the president-elect's future policies.
5 Democrats who could run for president in 2028
After Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat, speculation has already started about potential Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential race.
Newsom announces lawsuit against this Southern California city
California is suing the city of Norwalk for its ban on homeless shelters and other housing, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday.
Newsom proposes increased tax credits for TV, film production
Gov. Gavin Newsom is voicing his support for legislators to increase the tax credit the state offers to producers of films and TV shows that shoot in California by more than double.
Newsom-approved cannabis cafes in California would be an 'absolute disaster,' celeb chef says
At the end of September, California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill 1775, which authorizes local jurisdictions to allow licensed cannabis retailers to prepare and sell food and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as host and sell tickets to events on their licensed premises.
5 Bay Area cities, 2 counties get homeless removal funds
Gov. Gavin Newsom is awarding $131 million in grants to cities and counties that are seriously addressing homeless encampments. These grants come with stricter accountability measures than ever before.
Federal judge blocks Newsom's deepfakes in politics law
A federal judge has blocked a new state law meant to guard against deepfake videos in politics.
Bay Area college students weigh in on new law that bans legacy admissions
Gov. Newsom signed AB 1780 which would ban legacy admissions at private universities across the state.
Newsom signs bill legalizing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés in California
California will soon allow cannabis cafés, where patrons can eat food, smoke marijuana, and watch live performances, similar to those in operation in Amsterdam.
Newsom signs bill requiring insurance companies to cover IVF in California
Insurance companies will now be required to cover fertility treatments, including IVF, in California.
Newsom vetoes bill to create first-in-nation AI safety measures
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models Sunday.
Newsom vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Saturday that would have required new cars to beep at drivers if they exceed the speed limit.
Gov. Newsom bill aims to lower gas prices for consumers
A bill making its way through a special session of the California legislature could, if passed into law, help lower the price of a gallon of gasoline at the pump.
Newsom signs laws for harsher penalties on sideshow drivers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday took action to intensify the crackdown on illegal sideshows and street takeovers.
Gavin Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
“Paper or plastic" will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags.
Newsom signs law to try and stop kids' social media addiction
The bill will prevent social media from giving kids addictive feeds without parental consent, beginning in 2027.
Poll: California voters show overwhelming support for Prop. 36
A new statewide poll in California found that nearly three-quarters of Golden State residents support Proposition 36, a ballot measure that would re-classify some misdemeanors as felonies and would also create a new category of crime called a "treatment-mandated felony."
Gov. Newsom signs bills at Dreamforce to combat deepfake election content, discusses AI
Appearing at San Francisco's Dreamforce conference, California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a series of bills in order to combat deepfake election content.
Trump says he'd withhold federal aid for California wildfires if elected, insults Newsom
Former President Donald Trump held a news conference in Los Angeles where he said if he's elected, he would withhold federal aid for California wildfires if Governor Gavin Newsom doesn't change his water policy.
Newsom signs strict smash-and-grab, retail theft bill
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Thursday that increases sentences for some retail and property crimes.