Local, California leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court possibly overturning Roe v. Wade

Local and state Democratic officials reacted angrily Monday to news that the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark abortion protections offered by the Roe v. Wade decision that has dictated policy on the issue since 1973.

Newsom releases first ad for re-election campaign

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday released the first ad of his re-election campaign.

Gov. Newsom proclaim Apr. 2022 as 'Arab-American Heritage Month'

With more than 715,000 residents of Arab descent, California has the largest Arab-American population in the country. On Friday, Gov. Newsom proclaimed April 2022 as “Arab-American Heritage Month.”

State lawyer alleges Newsom interfered in Activision lawsuit

Melanie Proctor, a lawyer for California's civil rights agency has resigned over what she alleged were attempts by Gov. Gavin Newsom and his office to interfere in a lawsuit against Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard. Newsom's office has called the claims "categorically false."

California Gov. Newsom and wife earned this much in 2020

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife earned nearly $1.5 million in 2020 and paid about $480,000 in taxes, down from $1.7 million in income the couple reported in 2019 in his first year as governor, records released Tuesday showed.

California governor signs law that makes abortions cheaper

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Tuesday to make abortions cheaper for people on private insurance plans, the first of more than a dozen bills the state’s Democratic leaders plan to pass this year to prepare for a potential U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade.

Newsom packs emergency supplies for Ukraine

Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday will speak live from Solano County as he packs emergency relief supplies for Ukraine.

Californians could receive another round of checks from the government

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to send people another round of government checks, this time to help offset the record-high cost of gas, will do more than just win him political points in an election year — it could help him balance the state’s budget.

E-bikes as alternative to cars gain traction amid rising gas prices

As gas prices continue to rise across California and the nation, some are looking into alternative modes of transportation.

Newsom wants tax rebate, touts ‘California Way’ of governing

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a tax rebate Tuesday amid record-high prices at the pump but rejected calls to increase oil drilling during his State of the State address Tuesday.

Gas prices: California has highest prices, Oklahoma has lowest

Gas prices in California are skyrocketing to record highs - but which state has the lowest right now? If you're looking for cheaper gas, you'll have to travel to Oklahoma.

Gov. Newsom proposes to force some homeless people into treatment

The proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, would require all counties in California to set up a mental health branch in civil court to assist people in need of help but who won’t accept services.

Newsom: There is no end date with COVID
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California Governor Gavin Newsom said during Thursday's press conference that Californians must learn to live with COVID-19 and adjust in a smarter way, two years into the ongoing pandemic.

COVID sick pay restored to California workers under new law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Wednesday to extend COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave for workers and bolster California’s investments to support small businesses hit hard by the pandemic.