Gavin Newsom
Gavin Newsom 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.
School Teacher Compares COVID Testing Mandate to Holocaust in Viral Video
The teacher compared the mandate to the way "Jews were required to wear this yellow Star of David on their clothing to identify them, to humiliate them."
List of Equipment Affected by Gavin Newsom's Ban on Small Engines
Lawn and garden equipment and specialty vehicles will be affected by the planned ban on small off-road engines by 2024.
California School Walkout as Parents Defy Child Vaccine Mandate
California requires school students to be vaccinated following the full FDA approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for grades 7 to 12 and K-6.
Gavin Newsom Has Signed 92 Percent of Bills Sent to His Desk Into Law
"With the recall now gone, this is a governor who is really not threatened in any way," said Bill Whalen, a policy fellow at the Hoover Institution.
Judge Grants CA Prison Guards Block on Vaccine Mandate
Kern County Judge Bernard Barmann issued a temporary restraining order that prevents the state from enforcing a vaccine mandate for guards and peace officers.
Could Gavin Newsom Beat Trump in 2024? California Status Could Be Downfall
The California Governor has been floated as a potential formidable presidential candidate in the 2024 race but could face an uphill battle if Trump runs.
Everything Gavin Newsom Just Signed Recently Into Law in California
The new laws include a requirement for gender-neutral toy sections in retail stores and a ban on removing condoms during sex without consent.
California Law Lets Adults Add Parent Living in U.S. Illegally to Insurance
"The signing of the Parent Healthcare Act will help more families care for their parents the way they cared for us," Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said.
California Workers Can Call Out Boss' Bad Behavior Without Losing Pay
"California workers should absolutely be able to speak out when they are a victim of any type of harassment or discrimination in the workplace," a California senator said.
Fact Check: Does California Have Lowest COVID Case Rate of Any State?
Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted the state's COVID rate, having introduced further rules in the state amid the ongoing pandemic.
California's Private Prison Ban Blocks Immigration Enforcement, Judge Rules
""Prisons and detention centers shouldn't be places of profit," California Attorney General Rob Bonta wrote in response.
Newsom Slammed for Issuing 138 Oil Permits as California Cleanup Continues
The California governor has been accused by the Consumer Watchdog and FracTracker Alliance for not making communities safer from oil production.
Anthony Fauci Calls California's Student Vaccine Mandate 'Sound Judgement'
The idea of getting children in school vaccinated which has gone right now with Governor Newsom in California—things like that are not new," Fauci said.
Students Who Refuse CA Vaccine Mandate Will Be Moved to Independent Study
Once the vaccines have received full approval from the U.S. government, students will be required to receive the vaccine in order to attend school in person.
California Becomes First State in US to Mandate COVID Vaccine for Students
The mandate will go into effect once the COVID-19 vaccine has been fully approved by the FDA, Governor Newsom said Friday.
California's Police Reform Laws Include Process for Officer Decertification
A new minimum age requirement for police officers was also included in the set of eight bills Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Thursday.
California Earmarks $1B to Prevent Wildfires to Contend with Growing Threat
Six of the state's 10 largest wildfires have happened in the past two years as fires grow bigger and more destructive from climate change.
Farm Workers March to French Laundry to Protest Vetoed Union Elections Bill
The union said on Twitter its members were 'hoping to finally meet' with Governor Gavin Newsom to discuss the proposed legislation.
The Left Spent Millions, The Right Was Busy Infighting, Californians Lost
Given a golden opportunity and a short window, Republicans wasted their time with infighting and unproductive behaviors.
Newsom Campaign Urges Supporters to Help Terry McAuliffe in Virginia
Democrat Terry McAuliffe is running against Republican Glenn Youngkin in Virginia's gubernatorial election this fall.
Larry Elder's Accusations of Media Bias, Explained
Elder says there's more than a single headline in the Los Angeles Times to support his claim of media bias in the gubernatorial recall election.
Two of Gavin Newsom's Children Test Positive for COVID-19
Newsom's children are all under 12 years of age and aren't eligible for vaccinations. Newsom himself received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in April.
Gavin Newsom Holds 'Very Large Leads' Over Potential 2022 GOP Challengers
The poll shows Newsom easily beating four of his leading GOP recall election challengers in hypothetical 2022 match-ups
San Francisco Mayor Breaks City's Mask Mandate at Night Club: Video
The current public health order in the California city requires everyone—regardless of vaccination status—to wear masks indoors unless they are "actively eating or drinking"
Terry McAuliffe Tries to Paint Glenn Youngkin as 'Trump Wannabe' in Debate
"Look at the damage Trump did to the country, and now they want to bring that to Virginia? That's not gonna happen," Democrat Terry McAuliffe said during a gubernatorial debate on Thursday.
Larry Elder on Why He Lost to Gavin Newsom and What He May Do Next
In a wide-ranging interview, Larry Elder reflected on lessons learned during his failed run to replace California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Republicans See Glimmer of Hope With Latinos Despite Newsom Win
Th California GOP establishment sees a missed opportunity in "not engaging blue state Hispanics with culturally-sophisticated outreach."
Black Conservative Group Hopes Larry Elder Will Inspire Others to Run
Corrie Rankin, founder of the Legacy Republicans Alliance, said Elder's success during the recall showed there's an "appetite" for Black conservatives.
Gavin Newsom Has No Plans to Run for President and Says He Never Has
The California governor said it was "never a childhood dream" of his to run for presidential office.
Gavin Newsom's Chances of Becoming President After Landslide California Win
The Democrat defeated the effort to remove him, but his chances of becoming president appear unchanged.
