California facing a $54 billion budget deficit amid coronavirus pandemic
California will have a budget shortfall of $54.3 billion because of the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration announced Thursday, a stunning reversal for a state that had a $21 billion surplus a year ago.
Taxpayers seek TRO against Newsom plan to help undocumented immigrants
Less than a week after suing Gov. Gavin Newsom over his allocation of $75 million in coronavirus-related aid to undocumented immigrants ineligible for unemployment insurance two taxpayers filed court papers on Monday in Los Angeles seeking a temporary restraining order against the plan.
'Days, not weeks:' Gov. Newsom says of making significant modifications to stay-at-home order
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday that it will likely be "days, not weeks" from making significant modifications in some stay-at-home orders, which have been in place for more than six weeks.
Orange County officials upset after Gov. Newsom announces closure of beaches
Officials in Orange County are expressing their concerns after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday the closure of all beaches in the county.
Taxpayers group sues Newsom over plan to help undocumented immigrants
A taxpayers' group filed court papers Wednesday to block Gov. Gavin Newsom's allocation of $75 million in coronavirus-related aid to undocumented immigrants ineligible for unemployment insurance.
California Gov. Newsom finds new friend in Washington: President Trump
These times were strange enough. And then California Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump started getting along.
3.1M Californians have filed for unemployment; Newsom focuses on economic recovery
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his focus on Friday would be on economic growth and recovery, even though 3.1 million Californians have filed for unemployment claims since mid-March.
Governor Newsom signs order for expanded childcare for essential COVID-19 workers
People on the frontlines of the war against COVID-19 will have access to state-subsidized childcare programs under an executive order signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California halts evictions for 2 months amid outbreak
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday banned all evictions of renters for the next two months, his latest effort to offer a lifeline to the many millions in the state harmed by the economic fallout from the spreading coronavirus.
A FOX 11 reporter joins millions of seniors asked to stay home
Normally, I drive down the 405 freeway to West LA each workday and do my thing. Not on this day. On Sunday Governor Newsom said those of us 65 and older should stay home.
Gov. Gavin Newsom: Lower bar for forced mental health care
California should lower the legal bar for providing forced treatment to the mentally ill and building more homeless shelters, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday in his second State of the State address.
Gavin Newsom bashes Trump on 'The View,' claims president 'is scared of California'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom joined “The View” on Monday to bash President Trump and declare that Lindsey Graham is “an embarrassment” while the panel offered zero pushback.
Governor Newsom calls for California to be a no-kill state for animals in shelters within 5 years
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants California to stop euthanizing animals, as part of his budget proposal, he wants to spend $50 million on saving the lives of adoptable cats and dogs across the state, The Sacramento Bee reported.
Governor Newsom to go on homelessness tour in Los Angeles
Gov. Gavin Newsom is scheduled to visit staff and residents at a board and care home in the Harvard Heights section of Los Angeles Tuesday on the second day of his weeklong homelessness tour.
Point of View: How Is One of America’s Highest Gas Taxes Not Enough
California drivers pay more than double the national average for state gasoline taxes. After voters approved another six-cent increase in July, Governor Newsom signed an executive order in September that allows him to redirect some of these funds to programs addressing climate change instead of infrastructure repair. Do you think that was a bait and switch, or do you think he did the right thing?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted for skipping funeral of deputy allegedly killed by illegal immigrants
The same day a federal grand jury indicted two illegal immigrants accused of murdering Deputy Brian Ishmael, El Dorado Sheriff John D’Agostini took aim at California’s drug and sanctuary policies, singling out Gov. Gavin Newsom for skipping his funeral in favor of a meeting with the state’s beleaguered power provider.
New law makes CA first state to push back school start times
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Sunday evening that bans California public high schools from starting before 8:30 a.m. and prohibits middle schools from beginning before 8 a.m.
Gov. Newsom secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to help battle Saddleridge fire
California Governor Gavin Newsom has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in order to help local and state agencies battling the Saddleridge Fire burning in the northern San Fernando Valley.
California is now the second state in the country to cap rent increases
California will limit rent increases for some people over the next decade after Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday aimed at combating a housing crisis in the nation's most populous state.
CA governor signs legislation allowing patients to buy HIV prevention meds from pharmacists without prescription
California's governor has signed legislation that will allow patients to buy HIV prevention pills from pharmacists without a prescription.