Governor Newsom asks Californians to cut water use amid drought
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California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking people and businesses to voluntarily cut how much water they use by 15% amid drought.

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
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California on Thursday scheduled a Sept. 14 recall election that could drive Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office.

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.

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.

LA County votes to extend eviction moratorium through Sept. 30
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to extend a local rent eviction moratorium through Sept. 30.

California to pay off past-due rent for residents, Newsom says
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Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will pay off all the past-due rent that accumulated in the nation?s most populated state because of the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, a promise to make landlords whole while giving renters a clean slate.

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.

California drops workplace mask rule for vaccinated workers
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California regulators have approved revised worksite pandemic rules that allow fully vaccinated employees the same freedoms as when they are off the job.

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.