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.

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. 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.

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.   

California lawmakers evacuate Sacramento building due to anthrax threat

California lawmakers were ordered to evacuate a building in downtown Sacramento on Thursday after receiving a suspicious package with a threat that it contained anthrax. The substance ended up not being dangerous.

Gov. Newsom speaks at Vatican climate summit

California Governor Gavin Newsom made remarks today at the Vatican climate summit, hosted by Pope Francis.

California's population grew for the first time since 2020

California’s population saw an increase, marking a reversal from three years of declines. Five Bay Area counties were among those that saw their population grow.

Proposed bill would allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions in California

Governor Gavin Newsom announced his support for a new bill introduced Wednesday, that would provide temporary permits for Arizona doctors to provide their patients with abortion procedures in the state of California.