
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Expected to Propose Millions More for Abortion Services
"California will not stand idly by as extremists roll back our basic constitutional rights," Newsom said.
'F All Politicians': Governor Candidate Divides Voters With Ironic Slogan
California gubernatorial candidate Mariana Dawson is trying to reach out to potential voters in an interesting way.
Colorado Invites Disney to Move Amid 'Socialist' Attacks From Ron DeSantis
"We will grant Mickey and Minnie full asylum in Colorado," Governor Jared Polis tweeted as Disney's feud with DeSantis escalated on Tuesday.
A Feinstein Retirement Would Test Newsom's Pledge to Appoint a Black Woman
A new report claims that lawmakers close to the California senator are worried about her cognitive health.
L.A. Judge Rules LGBT Corporate Diversity Law Unconstitutional
The law required firms based in California to have greater diversity on their boards of directors.
Californians May Get $400 to Offset High Gas Prices Under Newsom Proposal
Governor Gavin Newsom proposed giving Californians debit cards to deal with having the highest gas prices in the country.
Newsom Urges Disney to Reconsider Florida Move Over 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
Governor Gavin Newsom called California "the state that actually represents the values" of Disney employees.
Which States Have Cut Business Ties With Russian Companies?
Several states are taking steps to sever ties with Russia, from halting business exchanges altogether to divesting funds overseas and banning Russian products.
Governors Follow CDC Lead on Loosening COVID Measures
The CDC has shifted its COVID-19 guidelines to preventing severe disease and preserving hospital capacity, as governors relax COVID-19 restrictions.
California Declares COVID 'Endemic' in Biggest Democratic Virus Shift Yet
California Gov. Gavin Newsom
Nearly Half of California Voters Disapprove of Governor Gavin Newsom: Poll
47 percent of registered voters in a recent poll disapproved of his job performance, while 48 percent approved, down from 64 percent in September of 2020.
Will The Freedom Trucker Convoy Disrupt Super Bowl Sunday? What We Know
Protesters in California are reportedly planning an anti-mask mandate demonstration inspired by the weeks-long protests north of the U.S. border.
California Students Protest Mask Mandate After Seeing Unmasked Newsom Photo
About 300 students from Chino Hills High School in California decided to protest the mask mandate for schools.
Los Angeles Keeps Mask Mandate Despite California Ending Requirement
Governor Gavin Newsom said the coronavirus case rate had decreased by 65 percent since the Omicron variant's peak.
Californians Will No Longer Have to Wear Masks Inside as of February 15
The governor of California said he's dropping the mandate. But don't expect masks to completely disappear from the state yet.
Gavin Newsom Defends 'Judicious' Mask Wearing After Magic Johnson Photo
The governor of California says he was "very judicious" and only took the mask off "for a brief second."
Photo of Gavin Newsom Maskless at Rams vs. 49ers Sparks Outrage
Basketball legend Magic Johnson tweeted pictures of him with Newsom and other Democratic leaders not wearing masks while at the SoFi Stadium.
California Lawmaker Blasts 'Unconscionable' Potential Vaccine Mandate
"Democrats proposing these school vaccine mandates don't want kids to have a choice," one California lawmaker said.
California's Falling Unemployment Mirrors Nation's, But Openings Aplenty
California's jobless rate decreased 2.8 percent over the past year, adding 50,700 jobs during the month of December.
Wealthy California District to Fine and Restrict Residents Overusing Water
The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District will restrict water flow to houses fined three times for exceeding their water budget.
'Ear Hustle' Podcast Host Rahsaan Thomas' Sentence Commuted By Gov. Newsom
The California governor commuted Rahsaan "New York" Thomas' 55 1/2 years to life sentence, now putting his fate in the hands of the state parole board.
6 Kennedy Children Applaud Gov. Newsom for Denying Parole to Sirhan Sirhan
A statement from the group of children said that they were "greatly appreciative" of the consideration given by Newsom.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Raised $227M in Donations, With Facebook Giving the Most
Facebook contributed almost $27 million, while Blue Shield of California contributed around $20 million. Gov. Gavin Newsom solicited almost $227 million total.
Musk Appeals to Newsom Over California's 'Bizarre' Solar Tax
The Tesla founder has condemned the proposal to cut incentives for those who have solar roofs installed.
Governor Newsom Says California Wants to Make Its Own Insulin
"Insulin should not drain your bank account," Gavin Newsom tweeted after announcing California is working on a plan to produce the life-saving hormone.
Gov. Newsom Proposes Health Coverage for Illegal Immigrants in CA by 2024
California's governor proposed using a budget surplus to provide all immigrants, in the country legally and illegally, with health coverage.
More Schools in California Remained Open Amid Mass Closures
Last week's record number of closures were particularly concentrated in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest.
Half of Promised At-Home COVID Tests Distributed to California Students
About half of the 6 million at-home COVID tests promised by Gavin Newsom have been delivered, as officials cite "distribution challenges" like extreme weather.
California Announces Drought-Motivated Water Conservation Policies
Parts of the state's water system are still under stress from extremely dry conditions earlier in 2021 that dropped reservoirs to record and near-record lows.
Larry Elder Pulls CA Governor Bid to Focus On Flipping House, Senate
Elder was the next closest recall challenger to Newsom in the December election with 3.5 million votes.