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. 

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.