Gov. Newsom attorneys on defense in the first day of court case against COVID executive orders
Wednesday marked the first day of a court case against Governor Newsom’s use of executive orders during the COVID-19 pandemic after he was sued by two state lawmakers who allege he has overstepped his authority and violated the state Constitution by acting as a “one-man government.”
California GOP to challenge state's cease and desist order over ballot drop boxes
The California Republican Party will challenge the state’s cease and desist order regarding their placement of unofficial ballot drop boxes seen across Southern California.
California Governor Gavin Newsom tests negative for coronavirus
Gov. Gavin Newsom has tested negative for the coronavirus after someone in his office was infected and another state employee tested positive for COVID-19, it was announced Thursday.
California theme parks must remain closed for now, Governor Newsom says
California’s theme parks got discouraging news on Wednesday when Governor Gavin Newsom announced they must remain closed, for now.
California governor signs law to grow mental health coverage
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Friday that for the first time in California defines “medical necessity,” a move aimed at requiring private health insurance plans to pay for more mental health and drug addiction treatments.
California family accuses Newsom, Harris of trespassing on property for wildfire photo-op
A family in California says Sen. Kamala Harris and Gov. Gavin Newsom trespassed on their fire-ravaged property for a photo opportunity.
Newsom: Nothing blocking Pac-12 from starting football
Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Wednesday there aren't any state coronavirus restrictions preventing the Pac-12 Conference -- including USC and UCLA -- from playing football, potentially accelerating a return to action on the gridiron.
California governor gently confronts Trump on climate change
California Gov. Gavin Newsom had President Donald Trump one-on-one on live TV Monday, a perfect opportunity to spar with Democrats’ public enemy No. 1 just 50 days before the election.
Gov. Newsom signs bill to allow ex-inmates to become firefighters
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will allow former inmate firefighters to expunge their records and become professional firefighters.
Governor Newsom signs legislation aimed at helping small businesses
We all know that small businesses have taken a huge hit during the pandemic. Now, Governor Newsom has signed a trio of bills aimed at helping them.
California Gov. Newsom failed to take promised pay cut, newspaper finds
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been drawing his full monthly salary despite asking state workers in May to take a pay cut to alleviate the state’s burden in fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
Governor Newsom grants emergency release for cancer patient in California prison
Governor Gavin Newsom granted an emergency release from the California Institution for Women for Patricia Wright, a 69-year-old woman who is terminally ill with cancer.
Several gather in Huntington Beach for 'Recall Gavin Newsom' rally
As the pandemic continues to push people back indoors, business owners say it's pushing them out ... out of business.
California counties backtrack on reopening as virus surges
With the coronavirus surging, at least four California counties on Friday paused or prepared to backtrack on their reopening plans in a bid to halt the spread of the virus. Gov. Gavin Newsom urged an agricultural county that borders Mexico to reimpose a stay-at-home mandate.
California governor: Cities should end use of National Guard
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday urged mayors and other local authorities to end reliance on the National Guard and curfews to help deal with policing of protests over the death of George Floyd.
Gov. Newsom calls for end to carotid chokehold
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday directed the state's commission on peace officer training to stop using the carotid hold and will support legislation to end these types of chokeholds used by police.
Governor Newsom met with community leaders, business owners in South LA
FOX 11 joined California Governor Gavin Newsom as he met with community leaders in South LA Wednesday morning.
California lays out guidelines for reopening schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to soon release guidelines for the reopening of schools in the fall.
California politicians won't get 1st pay raise in years
California state lawmakers and other top elected officials won’t be getting a pay increase for the first time in five years as the state faces a major budget deficit and mass unemployment induced by the coronavirus.
California Assembly slams Newsom's proposed budget cuts
The California Assembly slammed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal on Tuesday, criticizing his proposed cuts to public education, health care and environmental protections during a rare meeting that allowed them to question the administration directly.