California governor, lawmakers disagree on revenue estimates
Democrats in the California Legislature said Tuesday they think the state will have about $20 billion more to spend over the next four years, highlighting a disagreement with Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California governor pardons 14 including 2 formerly incarcerated firefighters
The pardon prevents the deportation of Kao Saelee and Bounchan Keola because it wipes clean the decades-old state conviction that is the basis for removal. It allows them to keep their green cards.
Grieving mom thanks Newsom after he reversed decision to parole her son's killer
Jessica Cordé wears a mask that says, “Fight like a Mom.” In the last few months, that’s exactly what Cordé has been doing.
Newsom proposes spending a record $2 billion on wildfire mitigation
The $2 billion will allow California to take urgent action to support wildfire suppression, improve forest health and help protect residents and property from catastrophic wildfires.
Newsom’s income went up nearly half a million dollars in 1st year as California governor
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife made $1.7 million in 2019 during his first year as governor, about half a million dollars more than they earned the year before, according to tax returns his campaign released Monday.
The Issue Is: Governor Gavin Newsom
Newsom made stops across the Golden state, touting various aspects of his spending plan, from expanding access to education and health care, to combating homelessness and issuing tax rebates to some 78% of the Californians.
Gov. Gavin Newsom reveals booming budget proposal
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed a $268 billion state budget that is one-third larger than the state’s current spending plan, fueled by surging state tax revenues and federal stimulus money.
What will CDC's new indoor masking guidelines mean for SoCal residents?
FOX 11 made calls to SoCal counties to hear how local health departments are approaching CDC's relaxed stance on mask-wearing for vaccinated Americans.
Newsom clarifies mask comments: Outdoor mask mandate will end after June 15
Governor Gavin Newsom made public statements Wednesday clarifying that California's mask mandate would only be lifted for outdoor settings on June 15.
With surplus of funds, Gov. Newsom proposes kindergarten for 4-year-olds
That surplus means that California has an extra $17.7 billion to spend on public education, money calculated by a voter-approved formula.
Gov. Newsom to announce unprecedented funding for public schools
Gov. Newsom's proposal is aimed at addressing inequalities amplified by the pandemic and students' social-emotional well-being.
Gov. Newsom proposes $12B to combat California's homelessness crisis
Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to introduce a $12 billion plan in San Diego County that will go toward tackling California’s homelessness crisis on Tuesday morning. The allocated funds are part of the Golden State’s $100 billion comeback plan.
Gov. Newsom plans to send new stimulus checks to two-thirds of Californians
Two-thirds of Californians will be eligible to receive a one-time $600 stimulus check, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Monday.
Two-thirds of Californians to receive $600 stimulus payments
Individuals and households making between $30,000 and $75,000 a year would get a $600 payment, about two-thirds of Californians.
The Issue Is: John Cox, Carla Marinucci, Areva Martin and Joel Pollak
This week, The Issue Is celebrates its third anniversary. With that in mind, Elex is joined by a handful of returning guests.