Governor Newsom, joined by SFPD chief, signs bill targeting rampant organized retail theft
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill Wednesday targeting California's rampant retail theft problems.
Rising Crime: Gov. Newsom to meet with state, local law enforcement officials
Gov. Gavin Newsom returns to Southern California Wednesday to meet with state and local enforcement officials to discuss the rising crime rate across the Golden State.
EXPLAINER: How California could recall its governor
California will hold a recall election Sept. 14 that could remove first-term Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. Here’s how it works.
Gov. Gavin Newsom pushes vaccinations amid rising COVID-19 case numbers
The rise of COVID-19 cases is sparking concern. According to health officials at Cedars-Sinai, the emergency room has seen a sevenfold increase in COVID patients over the past two weeks.
California to pay back 100% of rent for low income renters impacted by the pandemic
It’s the largest renter assistance program in the nation, $5.2 billion will go towards helping California renters who were affected by the pandemic.
Californians to receive another $600 COVID relief check after Newsom signs state budget
As part of the $100 billion California Comeback Plan, millions of dollars will go towards fighting California’s homeless crisis, as well as helping small businesses, renters, and those impacted by the pandemic. The plan includes sending $600 stimulus checks to two-thirds of Californians.
Judge denies Gov. Newsom's request to have his political affiliation on recall ballot
California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is facing a recall election in September, will not be allowed to have his political party affiliation next to his name on the ballot after being denied by a state Superior Court judge on Monday.
The Issue Is: Victor Glover, Marty Walsh, Mark Takano, Gavin Newsom
Elex spoke with astronaut Victor Glover on his time on the International Space Station. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and Rep. Mark Takano also stopped by to discuss child tax credit and the state's infrastructure. Elex also spoke with Gov. Gavin Newsom on his efforts to clean up California.
Gov. Newsom touts $1.1B 'Clean California' that aims to provide 11,000 jobs
"The state is too damn dirty," Newsom said, saying that tax dollars must be used more wisely, noting the state's huge surplus this year. Newsom said there is no better return on investment than cleaning up streets and revitalizing the community by hiring 11,000 people.
Newsom’s gamble: Recall win could hinge on jobs, virus cases
California Democrats gambled by accelerating the date for the state’s Sept. 14 recall election that could cost Gov. Gavin Newsom his job.
Recall timing works to bring out the Democratic base for Gov. Newsom, politics professor says
Recall timing works in favor of Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan, because it comes just one week after Labor Day, when families are back from vacations and celebrations bring Democratic politicians and labor supporters together that can help get out the base.
Newsom to face recall election on Sept. 14
California has scheduled a Sept. 14 recall election that could oust Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. The date was set after election officials certified that enough valid petition signatures had been turned in to qualify the election for the ballot.
Newsom sues his secretary of state to get party affiliation on recall ballot
The lawsuit against Secretary of State Shirley Weber, a fellow Democrat, came after Newsom’s campaign failed to file the appropriate paperwork.
Gov. Gavin Newsom to weigh budget that nixes pandemic cuts
The $262.6 billion proposal now on its way to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk would restore spending cuts to public schools, colleges and universities, the courts, child support services and state worker salaries — all things that were cut last year when state officials thought they were facing a record budget deficit because of the coronavirus.
GOP Gubernatorial candidate John Cox: California should force homeless into treatment
In his second bid for governor, Cox also said he would step up enforcement against people living on the streets and speed housing construction.
Frustrated California parents plan to sue over school mask mandates: 'We're seeing our kids suffering'
Parents slammed Governor Gavin Newsom, calling him a "fake governor" for not following the the science for "most" of the pandemic.
