Gov. Gavin Newsom endorses VP Kamala Harris for president
Gavin Newsom endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election, essentially laying to rest any rumors of him seeking the presidential nomination.
Here’s what happens in California if Gov. Newsom runs for president
When a politician vacates an important office, whether by promotion or in disgrace, it can often set off a mad scramble to replace them in order to keep the wheels of government turning.
Harris and Newsom thrust Bay Area politics into national spotlight
President Joe Biden has ended his reelection bid, positioning Vice President Kamala Harris and California Gov. Gavin Newsom as two perceived front-runners for the Democratic Party nomination.
Bay Area lawmaker weighs in on Biden's future as calls to drop out grow
Will he or won’t he stay in the race?
California is 1st state to bar school districts from requiring staff to notify parents of gender changes
California became the first U.S. state to bar school districts from requiring staff to notify parents of their child’s gender identification change under a law signed Monday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.
Gov. Newsom ramps up CHP presence in Oakland to combat 'unacceptable' lawlessness
Gov. Newsom announces a ramp up of CHP officers in Oakland which has continued to face rampant incidents of car thefts, sideshows and other crimes.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, Marshawn Lynch team up for a new podcast
Oakland native Marshawn Lynch is teaming up with his longtime agent, but also Gov. Gavin Newsom for a new podcast.
Presidential debate: Newsom will attend as Biden surrogate
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will be on hand for the presidential debate in Atlanta on Thursday night.
Newsom defends progressive values, says they’re an ‘antidote’ to populism on the right
The political tone of Newsom’s speech was not surprising given his role as one of the Biden campaign’s top surrogates, which has made him a target of Republicans who have repeatedly held up California as an example of Democrats’ mismanagement.
Agreement reached in California 2024 state budget with department cuts
Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders reached a nearly $300 million budget agreement on Saturday that closes a $46.8 deficit that was projected for the coming fiscal year with across-the-board cuts of nearly 8% to every department.
Gov. Newsom calls for statewide ban on smartphone use during school day
Newsom signed a bill back in 2019 allowing school districts to decide how much they want to limit smartphone use at school.
Arizona doctors can come to California to perform abortions under new law signed by Gov. Newsom
Arizona doctors can temporarily come to California to perform abortions for their patients under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California lawmakers evacuate Sacramento building due to anthrax threat
California lawmakers were ordered to evacuate a building in downtown Sacramento on Thursday after receiving a suspicious package with a threat that it contained anthrax. The substance ended up not being dangerous.
Gov. Newsom speaks at Vatican climate summit
California Governor Gavin Newsom made remarks today at the Vatican climate summit, hosted by Pope Francis.
California's population grew for the first time since 2020
California’s population saw an increase, marking a reversal from three years of declines. Five Bay Area counties were among those that saw their population grow.
Proposed bill would allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions in California
Governor Gavin Newsom announced his support for a new bill introduced Wednesday, that would provide temporary permits for Arizona doctors to provide their patients with abortion procedures in the state of California.
Gov. Newsom announces grants to tackle homeless encampments
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced hundreds of millions of dollars in grant money to help local governments move people in homeless encampments on state property into temporary and permanent housing.
California Proposition 1 passes, requiring counties to spend on programs to tackle homelessness
California voters have passed a measure that will impose strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs to tackle the state's homelessness crisis.
Two key California races still too close to call, weeks after Super Tuesday
Two weeks since Californians went to the polls for the March 5 primary, results in two key races were still too close to call: California’s Congressional District 16 election and the hotly contested Proposition 1, aimed at tackling homelessness and mental health.