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. 

Point of View: Nothing is fair about California's "Fair Pay" bill

The California legislature has now passed something they call the “fair pay” bill that would allow some college athletes to hire agents, sign endorsement deals, and benefit financially from their high profiles. But it really isn't fair at all.  For the most part, athletes in non-revenue sports aren’t going to get much if any of this pay.  Only a few elite football and basketball players will really benefit.  They’re the ones on TV who are well known.  

California college athlete 'fair pay' bill goes to governor

Athletes at California colleges could hire agents and sign endorsement deals under a bill the state Legislature sent to the governor Wednesday, setting up a potential confrontation with the NCAA that could jeopardize the athletic futures of powerhouse programs like USC, UCLA and Stanford. 

Trump plans to divert $8M meant for Calif. National Guard to help build border wall, Gov. Newsom says

California Governor Gavin Newsom says California will lose $8 million meant to help the National Guard assist in combating wildfires under a new Trump administration plan related to the border wall.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signs law to limit shootings by police

California is changing its standards for when police can kill under a law signed Monday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, as it tries to deter police shootings of young minority men that have roiled the nation.

California law to limit youth football practices

California’s governor has signed a law limiting full-contact practices for youth football teams to reduce brain injuries.

Newsom rejects parole grant for Leslie Van Houten
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Gov. Gavin Newsom today rejected a recommendation that former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten be granted parole, saying she still "poses an unreasonable danger to society."