Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost

California Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill on Sunday that would have made free condoms available all public high school students, arguing it was too expensive for a state with a budget deficit of more than $30 billion.

Gov. Newsom vetoes Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California

A bill to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California has been vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to Assemblyman Matt Haney, who authored the legislation.     

Newsom signs bill advancing universal health care, vetoes insulin price cap

On Saturday Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the approval of Senate Bill 770, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco). The legislation advances tangible steps toward securing universal health coverage in California. It would direct the California Health and Human Services Agency (HHS) to work with the federal government to outline the requirements of a federal waiver application.   

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."

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.