Gov. Newsom's office says he'll name Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to Feinstein Senate seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office says he'll name Laphonza Butler, a former adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris, to Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat.
California governor rejects bill to give unemployment checks to striking workers
California won't be giving unemployment checks to workers on strike, with Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoing a bill Saturday that had been inspired by high-profile work stoppages in Hollywood and the hotel industry.
Newsom signs law to protect doctors who mail abortion pills to other states
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law that aims to stop other states from prosecuting doctors and pharmacists who mail abortion pills to patients in places where the procedure is banned.
California Gov. Newsom believes Florida Gov. DeSantis 'regrets running for President'
The two governors will debate on Nov. 30. California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the fact that DeSantis accepted the debate at all "shows he's completely unqualified to be President of the United States."
California school superintendent Tony Thurmond announces run for governor
California school superintendent Tony Thurmond on Tuesday announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Governors Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom to debate each other on FOX News' 'Hannity'
FOX News Channel’s Sean Hannity will moderate a red vs. blue state debate between Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis and Democrat California Governor Gavin Newsom, FOX News Media announced on Monday.
Gov. Newsom bucks progressives: Pro-union, LGBTQ, immigration bills vetoed
Gov. Gavin Newsom dealt some major blows to progressives late Friday night when he vetoed three bills – including one that would have required driverless semi-trucks to have a safety operator onboard.
Dreamforce Day 2: Gov. Newsom's attendance, $6.5M fundraiser for UCSF
Thousands of Dreamforce attendees packed Chase Center Wednesday for the Dreamfest benefit concert featuring the Foo Fighters. The event raised an estimated $6.5 million for the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.
Federal appeals court opens way to block California law on gun marketing to children
A federal appeals court on Wednesday opened the way to block a California law that bans gun ads aimed at children, saying it went too far in restricting lawful speech.
Barbara Lee criticizes Newsom's comments over potential Feinstein appointment
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is facing blowback after his recent comments on “Meet the Press" about the prospect of appointing someone to replace Senator Dianne Feinstein.
Rep. Barbara Lee criticizes Gov. Newsom's 'caretaker' comments over Senate race
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) released a statement criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom's remarks on appointing a caretaker to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein should she not complete her term.
Bill to decriminalize some psychedelics heads to Gov. Newsom's desk
State Bill 58 passed through the Senate Thursday. The bill would allow a few naturally occurring psychedelic substances including the ingredients in hallucinogenic mushrooms.
Corruption charges filed against current and former San Francisco city employees
San Francisco's district attorney announced charges in a public corruption case against a city official and a former city employee on Thursday.
Cedar Glen store owner allegedly shot, killed by man over Pride flag
A shop owner was shot and killed outside the Mag.Pi store in Cedar Glen. Deputies said the shooting may have stemmed from the alleged shooter's distaste for the rainbow flag outside the store.
California takes up gun control amendment to Constitution
The California legislature has taken up an amendment to the US Constitution proposed by Gov. Newsom that would impose four major changes to restrict access to guns.
Newsom calls out Texas gov. after 3-year-old migrant dies on bus to Chicago
Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke out Saturday against the governor of Texas after a 3-year-old migrant died on a bus from Texas to Chicago.
Senior California official, previously endorsed by Newsom, begins drawing in donations in run for governor
Thurmond has previously been accused of causing a toxic work environment by staffers in which they were allegedly subject to humiliation.
DeSantis agrees to debate with Gavin Newsom: ‘Just tell me when and where’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom to highlight the differences in governing between the Sunshine State and the Golden State.
Newsom fines school district $1.5M for rejecting textbook mentioning Harvey Milk
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, followed through on his threats to fine the Temecula Valley Unified School District, launching his next culture war attack against conservative board members who rejected state-endorsed textbooks that mention gay rights activist Harvey Milk.
California Democrats revived a stalled bill on child trafficking after public pressure
California Republicans had a rare chance to celebrate Thursday after Democrats in the state Legislature capitulated on one of the GOP’s top priorities: A bill to increase penalties for child traffickers.