The Issue Is: Randy Economy, Wolfgang Puck and Matthew Friend
In this week's The Issue Is, Randy Economy discusses the push to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom, Wolfgang Puck on changes to the restaurant industry and Matthew Friend does his impressions of Dr. Fauci, Former President Donald Trump and Governor Newsom.
In this week's The Issue Is, Randy Economy discusses the push to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom, Wolfgang Puck on changes to the restaurant industry and Matthew Friend does his impressions of Dr. Fauci, Former President Donald Trump and Governor Newsom.
Gov. Newsom visits East Bay elementary school, touting California's reopening efforts
Gov. Gavin Newsom was in Alameda on Tuesday, touting the fact that 9,000 of California’s 11,000 schools are open now or plan to reopen in the next few weeks.
Gov. Gavin Newsom was in Alameda on Tuesday, touting the fact that 9,000 of California’s 11,000 schools are open now or plan to reopen in the next few weeks.
California Governor Gavin Newsom launches campaign against likely recall
California Gov. Gavin Newsom established a political committee Monday to begin raising money to defend his seat in a potential recall election, the strongest acknowledgment to date that he expects to be on the ballot this year.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom established a political committee Monday to begin raising money to defend his seat in a potential recall election, the strongest acknowledgment to date that he expects to be on the ballot this year.
Gov. Newsom admits mistakes, says recall isn’t justified
California Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged mistakes in his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, but insists the recall effort against him has more to do with politics than the public health crisis.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged mistakes in his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, but insists the recall effort against him has more to do with politics than the public health crisis.
Newsom issues pardons; commutes murder sentence
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday commuted the life sentence of a woman convicted of killing her stepfather in 1989, making her immediately eligible for release on parole.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday commuted the life sentence of a woman convicted of killing her stepfather in 1989, making her immediately eligible for release on parole.
Dee Dee Myers, Senior Advisor to Gov. Newsom, touts good news about California reopening
As coronavirus numbers in California continue to improve, Dee Dee Myers spoke with Elex Michaelson about the state’s economic trajectory as it attempts to reopen.
As coronavirus numbers in California continue to improve, Dee Dee Myers spoke with Elex Michaelson about the state’s economic trajectory as it attempts to reopen.
California could get $150B from federal virus relief bill
The massive COVID-19 relief bill Congress approved Wednesday will pump more than $150 billion into California’s economy, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration said Wednesday, including a $26 billion windfall for the state’s already burgeoning budget surplus.
The massive COVID-19 relief bill Congress approved Wednesday will pump more than $150 billion into California’s economy, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration said Wednesday, including a $26 billion windfall for the state’s already burgeoning budget surplus.
Gov. Newsom promises brighter days ahead in California in State of State address
As he continues to face recall efforts, Governor Gavin Newsom shared his case for Californians that there will be a light at the end of the tunnel in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
As he continues to face recall efforts, Governor Gavin Newsom shared his case for Californians that there will be a light at the end of the tunnel in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Newsom on COVID-19 response: 'We're not going to change course because of a few naysayers'
As he continues to face recall efforts, Governor Gavin Newsom shared his case for Californians that there will be a light at the end of the tunnel in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
As he continues to face recall efforts, Governor Gavin Newsom shared his case for Californians that there will be a light at the end of the tunnel in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
California recall threat puts pressure on Newsom's State of the State speech
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to give perhaps the most important speech of his political life Tuesday, and he’s spent weeks laying the groundwork for an upbeat address aimed at nearly 40 million people exhausted by a year of coronavirus restrictions.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to give perhaps the most important speech of his political life Tuesday, and he’s spent weeks laying the groundwork for an upbeat address aimed at nearly 40 million people exhausted by a year of coronavirus restrictions.
SoCal counties await possible move to red tier
As Southern California counties anxiously await the latest COVID-19 data, the CDC updated its guidelines for those fully vaccinated.
As Southern California counties anxiously await the latest COVID-19 data, the CDC updated its guidelines for those fully vaccinated.
Gov. Newsom to deliver State of the State at Dodger Stadium
Governor Gavin Newsom will be in Los Angeles to deliver the State of the State address Tuesday evening.
Governor Gavin Newsom will be in Los Angeles to deliver the State of the State address Tuesday evening.
California theme parks may reopen in red tier counties as early as April 2021
Amusement parks can reopen at 15% capacity in the red tier, however, there are strict restrictions.
Amusement parks can reopen at 15% capacity in the red tier, however, there are strict restrictions.
Campaign to recall Gov. Newsom gains traction; meet the Sherman Oaks leader behind the movement
The campaign effort to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom claims they have collected more than the 1.5 million signatures needed to put a recall question on the ballot.
The campaign effort to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom claims they have collected more than the 1.5 million signatures needed to put a recall question on the ballot.
Campaign to recall Gov. Newsom gains steam
The campaign pushing to recall Governor Gavin Newsom claims they have collected more than 1.5 million signatures.
The campaign pushing to recall Governor Gavin Newsom claims they have collected more than 1.5 million signatures.
California to set aside 40 percent of vaccine doses to vulnerable communities
California will begin setting aside 40% of all vaccine doses for the state?s most vulnerable neighborhoods in an effort to inoculate people most at risk from the coronavirus and get the state?s economy open more quickly.
California will begin setting aside 40% of all vaccine doses for the state?s most vulnerable neighborhoods in an effort to inoculate people most at risk from the coronavirus and get the state?s economy open more quickly.
Petition to recall California's governor nears 2M signatures
The petition needs just shy of 1.5 million signatures – but they need to be verified as authentic and the recall movement expects Newsom to challenge many of them in court, so they’ve continued collecting names.
The petition needs just shy of 1.5 million signatures – but they need to be verified as authentic and the recall movement expects Newsom to challenge many of them in court, so they’ve continued collecting names.
California governor hints sports attendance could return at outdoor stadiums
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday the state is having "advanced conversations" with Major League Baseball and local health authorities around California, and he expressed confidence that if COVID-19 trends continue downward, fans will be back in the seats of outdoor stadiums when baseball season begins.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday the state is having "advanced conversations" with Major League Baseball and local health authorities around California, and he expressed confidence that if COVID-19 trends continue downward, fans will be back in the seats of outdoor stadiums when baseball season begins.
Efforts continue as California focuses on vaccinating educators
California continues to make progress in their vaccination effort, now with a heavy emphasis on educators.
California continues to make progress in their vaccination effort, now with a heavy emphasis on educators.
Orange County students sue Gov. Newsom in effort to reverse indoor high school sports restrictions
A group of Orange County high school athletes filed a lawsuit against Gov. Newsom on Monday to challenge his ban on indoor youth sports.
A group of Orange County high school athletes filed a lawsuit against Gov. Newsom on Monday to challenge his ban on indoor youth sports.