California to raise minimum wage to $15.50

California’s minimum wage is projected to increase to $15.50 per hour for all workers on January 1, 2023.

California governor backs plan to pay for some abortions

California taxpayers would help pay for abortions for women who can’t afford them under a new spending proposal Newsom announced to prepare for a potential surge of people from other states seeking reproductive care if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

California leaders vow to protect abortion rights: 'We're not going to be defeated'

“We’re not going to be defeated. Certainly not here in California," Gov. Gavin Newsom said when discussing the state's commitment to safeguarding reproductive freedom.

Newsom outraged over draft opinion leak on abortion
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Gov. Gavin Newsom shared his reaction to the bombshell report of the U.S. Supreme Court possibly on the verge of overturning Roe v. Wade.

California leaders vow to protect abortion rights: 'We're not going to be defeated'
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Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday discussed California?s commitment to safeguarding reproductive freedom after a leaked document revealed the Supreme Court is on the verge of overturning Roe v. Wade after nearly 50 years.

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.