California lawmakers back bipartisan bill to limit smartphones at school
A bill sent to Governor Gavin Newsom, would require California school districts to create policies for limiting or banning students' smartphone usage at school.
Could California ban cell phones at schools?: Newsom urges districts to limit students' use
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending letters to school districts, urging them to limit students' smartphone use on campus. LAUSD's student cell phone ban goes into effect in January.
Gov. Newsom and Marshawn Lynch drop 'Politickin' podcasts
NFL superstar Marshawn "Beast Mode" Lynch didn't pull any punches in his first "Politckin'" podcast with California Gov. Gavin Newsom. "Hell 'nah, Gavin, why the f--- you ain’t running for president, bruh?
Homeless pet owners concerned about separation during SF street sweeps
The City of San Francisco is ramping up street sweeps under Governor Newsom’s executive order, but there is concern around how unhoused individuals with homeless pets will keep their families together.
San Jose mayor rebukes Newsom's homeless encampment order
San Jose's mayor said Sunday that he understands Gov. Gavin Newsom's frustration with sprawling homeless encampments, but said swift sweeps are the wrong way to deal with them.
Housing and homeless advocates disappointed by Newsom's order to clear encampments
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order is finding support in the South Bay. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan agrees that agencies should help get people housed but says it'll take more than just clearing encampments.
Is Newsom out of the running in Harris' VP search?
Although California Gov. Gavin Newsom has long been considered a top contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, the focus has now shifted to whether he might be Kamala Harris' running mate after President Biden abruptly suspended his re-election campaign.
Newsom presses Oakland to change strict policy on police chases
Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to Oakland leaders on Friday, urging them to re-evaluate restrictions on police pursuits.
Newsom issues order for removal of California homeless encampments
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments, according to The Associated Press.
Gov. Gavin Newsom endorses VP Kamala Harris for president
Gavin Newsom endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election, essentially laying to rest any rumors of him seeking the presidential nomination.
Here’s what happens in California if Gov. Newsom runs for president
When a politician vacates an important office, whether by promotion or in disgrace, it can often set off a mad scramble to replace them in order to keep the wheels of government turning.
Harris and Newsom thrust Bay Area politics into national spotlight
President Joe Biden has ended his reelection bid, positioning Vice President Kamala Harris and California Gov. Gavin Newsom as two perceived front-runners for the Democratic Party nomination.
Bay Area lawmaker weighs in on Biden's future as calls to drop out grow
Will he or won’t he stay in the race?
California is 1st state to bar school districts from requiring staff to notify parents of gender changes
California became the first U.S. state to bar school districts from requiring staff to notify parents of their child’s gender identification change under a law signed Monday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.
Gov. Newsom ramps up CHP presence in Oakland to combat 'unacceptable' lawlessness
Gov. Newsom announces a ramp up of CHP officers in Oakland which has continued to face rampant incidents of car thefts, sideshows and other crimes.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, Marshawn Lynch team up for a new podcast
Oakland native Marshawn Lynch is teaming up with his longtime agent, but also Gov. Gavin Newsom for a new podcast.
Presidential debate: Newsom will attend as Biden surrogate
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will be on hand for the presidential debate in Atlanta on Thursday night.
Newsom defends progressive values, says they’re an ‘antidote’ to populism on the right
The political tone of Newsom’s speech was not surprising given his role as one of the Biden campaign’s top surrogates, which has made him a target of Republicans who have repeatedly held up California as an example of Democrats’ mismanagement.
Agreement reached in California 2024 state budget with department cuts
Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders reached a nearly $300 million budget agreement on Saturday that closes a $46.8 deficit that was projected for the coming fiscal year with across-the-board cuts of nearly 8% to every department.