Gavin Newsom
Gavin Newsom is the current governor of California. He was elected the 40th governor of California in 2019 after serving as lieutenant governor from 2011 to 2019. He previously served as the mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011. A Democrat, he has often sparred with President Donald Trump. He initially made national news when he issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples in 2004 as mayor of San Francisco when it was not yet legal in the state.
California Ends Unemployment for People Not Looking for Jobs
California, along with several other states, has ended most of its pandemic restrictions and will begin requiring jobless workers to actively seek employment as of July 11.
John Cox, Kevin Faulconer Lack Schwarzenegger Muscle to Topple Gavin Newsom
"It doesn't matter who the candidates are," Democratic strategist Garry South said of the recall effort targeting California Governor Gavin Newsom. "Newsom is going to beat it on the first line anyway."
Gavin Newsom Orders State of Emergency Due to California Heat Wave
The state of emergency, which is expected to last through June 18, calls for Californians to take measures to "reduce the strain on the energy infrastructure and increase energy capacity."
Gavin Newsom Attacks Trump Republicans in 'Just Getting Started' Ads
The California governor's campaign released its first TV and digital advertisements two days after the state's official reopening on June 15.
Facing Recall, Newsom Opens California—Again. It Went Badly Last Time
Twice before, the state experienced the dark consequences of reopening too soon and under either confusing or contradictory advice, in May 2020 and again in the late fall and early winter—a miscalculation that led to California's highest monthly COVID death total.
Will Early Heat Wave Take Down California's Energy Grid and Gavin Newsom?
"Voters, even a lot of Democrats, viewed [Gray Davis] as not handling the electricity crisis that we faced in 2000, and particularly in 2001, properly. But that was a crisis that affected one state," a Democratic strategist said." [The pandemic] s a national problem, and it's affecting every state."
California Reopening: $15M Giveaway VaxFTW Winners
Gov. Gavin Newsom drew 10 winners of the "Vax For the Win" campaign for $1.5 million each during a livestream at Universal Studios.
California Ramps up Vaccine Incentives: Lakers Tickets, Disneyland Passes
Hotels and theme parks are providing these activities for free, so the state is throwing in an additional $2,000 in cash for winners to cover the cost of travel.
Gavin Newsom, School Boards Among 262 Officials Targeted in Record Recall
More recall efforts have been made in California during the first half of 2021 than in any other state, leading a record national recall effort, with Governor Gavin Newsom serving as the highest profile target.
Caitlyn Jenner Claims CA Homeless Are Now Living in Tents in Beverly Hills
Caitlyn Jenner has vowed to tackle California's homeless crisis by building more affordable housing across the state.
Newsom Says Overturning Assault Weapon Ban 'Disgusting Slap in the Face'
Striking down the law, a federal judge in San Diego compared AR-15 style weapons to a Swiss Army Knife.
Newsom Says No Conflict of Interest With Donations to Wife's Nonprofit
"There's no correlation, period, full stop. Absolutely none," Newsom told reporters. "In fact, the work she does is inspiring."
Two More Churches Prevail in Religious Liberty Cases Against Gavin Newsom
Attorneys with the Thomas More Society recently secured settlements in two major religious liberty cases: South Bay United Pentecostal Church, et al. v. Newsom, et al. and Father Trevor Burfitt v. Newsom, et al. The state of California must now pay $2,150,000 in attorneys' fees.
California's Largest Worker Union Throws Support Behind Gavin Newsom
But some members of SEIU Local 1000, which represents 96,000 state workers, said the vote to donate $1 million in support of Newsom's fight against the recall would cause a further divide in the union.
Who Is Kevin Cooper, Death Row Inmate With Case Re-opened by Gavin Newsom?
Cooper has spent more than 35 years on death row but has maintained he is innocent of four murders in 1985.
Newsom Announces People Who Get Newly Vaccinated Will Get $50 Gift Card
Newsom also announced statewide drawings to award $50,000 to 30 individuals who've already received one dose of the vaccine as well as $1.5 million prizes to 10 vaccinated individuals.
California Stimulus Checks, Rent Relief, Grants: What to Know
The state legislature is weighing several new budget proposals to provide financial help to residents suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic, which could include rent relief, state stimulus checks, and business grants.
Caitlyn Jenner Hits Newsom's Stimulus Checks, Calls Them 'Recall Rebates'
Jenner acknowledged the state's reopening may make it harder for her to win re-election, but said: "California is not forgetting."
Caitlyn Jenner Open to Running for Governor in 2022 if Newsom Wins Recall
Polling at just 6 percent, Jenner faces an uphill battle to oust the governor from office.
Gavin Newsom Recall Fails to Gain Traction Among Democrats, New Poll Shows
The poll, which was conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California, found that just 11 percent of Democrats in the state said that they would vote to recall Newsom if the special recall election was held today, compared to 86 percent that said they'd vote to keep him.
USPS Workers Plead Guilty to Stealing Over $300K in Unemployment Benefits
Christian Jeremyah James, 31, and Armand Caleb Legardy, 32, admitted they unlawfully bought and cashed postal money orders with thousands of dollars in California unemployment benefits.
Caitlyn Jenner Equates Silicon Valley's Values to Soviet Union's
Jenner pledged to "take on" Big Tech if she wins the recall election just as she did in the 1976 Olympics.
How Gretchen Whitmer and Gavin Newsom's Restaurant Blunders Compare
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and California Gov. Gavin Newsom have both faced backlash for visiting restaurants in apparent violation of COVID-19 rules.
Pasadena Church Prevails in Lawsuit Against Newsom Over Restrictions
A California District Court entered an order this week approving Liberty Counsel's settlement of a lawsuit on behalf of Pasadena's Harvest Rock Church and Harvest International Ministry against California Governor Gavin Newsom and his COVID-19 restrictions.
Largest U.S. Nurses Union Slams CDC's Relaxed Mask Guidance as 'Dangerous'
National Nurses United called for the CDC to revise its mask guidance two days after California announced it will keep its stricter mask mandate in place until June 15.
Recall Leader Claims Gavin Newsom Is 'Throwing Money at the Problem'
An economic recovery package worth $100 billion is part of the California governor's new $267.8 billion budget proposal.
Group Behind Recall Jay Inslee Bid Attack 'Tyrannical' Washington Governor
The group is awaiting approval of its application by the courts, before it must secure at least 1.5 million signatures in 270 days to run a recall election.
Kevin Paffrath, 'Meet Kevin' YouTuber, Announces Challenge to Newsom
The already crowded field for a potential recall election continues to grow.
CA Delaying Mask Mandate's End So Residents Can 'Prepare': Health Director
"This four-week period will give Californians time to prepare for this change, while we continue the relentless focus on delivering vaccines particularly to underserved communities and those that were hard hit throughout this pandemic," California State Health Director Dr. Mark Ghaly said.
Local governments can begin universal income programs under Newsom plan
The plan would not create a statewide guaranteed income program but instead would help pay for local governments to start their own initiatives to target low-income families.
