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.
LA County school superintendents ask Gov. Newsom for a practical reopening plan
Eleven Los Angeles County Superintendents sent a letter to the governor, LA County Public Health Director, and LA County superintendent, asking for changes to the proposed guidelines issued for reopening schools.
'Gavin Newsom Nonessential' shirt a best seller at defiant Bay Area gift shop
A rogue gift shop in the South Bay is letting Gavin Newsom what they think of his coronavirus restrictions with a popular shirt.
California legislative analyst projects deficit through 2024
California’s coronavirus-induced budget deficits could continue until at least 2024 and total a knee-buckling $126 billion, the state’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office said Friday.
California governor showcases reopened florist shop just ahead of Mother's Day
As the state moves into Stage 2 of modifying the stay at home order, Governor Gavin Newsom chose the backdrop of a florist on Friday -- in time for Mother's Day -- to discuss how businesses are adapting to reopen while continuing to preserve public health.
Governor approves OC beaches reopening plan
State officials on Thursday approved Orange County's active-use plans for its 16% of shoreline, reopening all of the county's beaches a week after Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered them shut down when throngs crowded beaches in defiance of COVID-19-prompted stay-at-home orders.
California facing a $54 billion budget deficit amid coronavirus pandemic
California will have a budget shortfall of $54.3 billion because of the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration announced Thursday, a stunning reversal for a state that had a $21 billion surplus a year ago.
Taxpayers seek TRO against Newsom plan to help undocumented immigrants
Less than a week after suing Gov. Gavin Newsom over his allocation of $75 million in coronavirus-related aid to undocumented immigrants ineligible for unemployment insurance two taxpayers filed court papers on Monday in Los Angeles seeking a temporary restraining order against the plan.
'Days, not weeks:' Gov. Newsom says of making significant modifications to stay-at-home order
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday that it will likely be "days, not weeks" from making significant modifications in some stay-at-home orders, which have been in place for more than six weeks.
Orange County officials upset after Gov. Newsom announces closure of beaches
Officials in Orange County are expressing their concerns after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday the closure of all beaches in the county.
Taxpayers group sues Newsom over plan to help undocumented immigrants
A taxpayers' group filed court papers Wednesday to block Gov. Gavin Newsom's allocation of $75 million in coronavirus-related aid to undocumented immigrants ineligible for unemployment insurance.
California Gov. Newsom finds new friend in Washington: President Trump
These times were strange enough. And then California Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump started getting along.
3.1M Californians have filed for unemployment; Newsom focuses on economic recovery
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his focus on Friday would be on economic growth and recovery, even though 3.1 million Californians have filed for unemployment claims since mid-March.
Governor Newsom signs order for expanded childcare for essential COVID-19 workers
People on the frontlines of the war against COVID-19 will have access to state-subsidized childcare programs under an executive order signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.