California extends eviction ban, state to pay back rent for tenants, Newsom says
California will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and pay off all back rent for eligible tenants under a deal announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders.
Report: California governor overstated fire prevention work
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vastly overstated wildfire prevention work completed by his administration, according to a report released Wednesday.
California governor assaulted by 'aggressive' man on Oakland street
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland, authorities said Friday.
California drops workplace mask rule for vaccinated workers
A Cal/OSHA regulatory panel has just approved changes in California workplace masking rules, aligning more with statewide guidelines for the general public.
Six Flags to give away 50,000 free tickets to vaccinated Californians, Gov. Newsom announces
In an effort to get more Californians vaccinated, Gov. Newsom announced on Wednesday Six Flags will give away 50,000 free tickets.
County clerks: Don't hold Newsom recall before mid-September
California's county elections officials are urging the lieutenant governor not to schedule the expected recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom before mid-September.
Who wants to be a millionaire? 10 vaccinated Californians won $1.5M each for getting shots in their arms
The newly minted $1.5-million winners came from these counties: Four from Los Angeles, Marin, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Sacramento, Stanislaus and Ventura.
Newsom: COVID restrictions going away, but COVID isn't; masks won't disappear
Although the vast majority of COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom warned Monday the virus is still active, and mask-wearing will continue to be a reality for non-vaccinated residents, at businesses that require them or for people who simply feel safer wearing them.
Gov. Newsom outlines California's plans to 'turning the page' on pandemic
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that would retire the county tier system in California's push to turn the page on the pandemic.
New campaign opposes push to recall Gov. Newsom
A new player in national politics is going against the growing push to recall Gov. Newsom.
California's AG appeals judge's overturning of state assault weapons ban
It is clear the state's top leaders were not happy with U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez's ruling that the state’s definition of illegal military-style rifles unlawfully deprives law-abiding Californians of weapons commonly allowed in most other states and by the U.S. Supreme Court.
California governor won’t lift virus ‘state of emergency’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will not lift a state of emergency that gives him broad powers to impose or suspend rules involving the coronavirus.
State worker union OKs $1 million to fight Newsom recall
California’s largest state worker union approved a $1 million donation Wednesday to help Gov. Gavin Newsom fight the recall in an emergency vote that some members said would cause friction in the union amid a leadership shakeup.
