Gavin Newsom

California strikes emissions deal with automakers. Why you shouldn't expect new auto factories in the state. New law helps end all-male corporate boards.

California could be facing a drinking water crisis. Opioid seller faces sanction. Cannabis firm told to stop claiming health benefits of CBD.

Newsom unveils plan for fixing DMV and introduces its new boss. Trump proposes cuts to food aid. Podcast looks at dangers of policing in U.S.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has ambitious plans to improve California's early childhood education, but experts say he's forgetting a key: preschool teacher salaries.

On this episode of "Gimme Shelter: The California Housing Crisis Podcast," CalMatters' Matt Levin and the Los Angeles Times' Liam Dillon explore how "the big one" could exacerbate California's housing shortage. 

Becerra goes to court over state's gun magazine law. State makes clear gun violence is in doctors' 'lane.' Presidential candidates rake in California cash.

Is this a utilities bailout? Will it help prevent future fires? How will all this work? Here's a breakdown of the new plan California lawmakers are putting in place.

State fights to preserve Affordable Care Act. DMV to start charging credit card fees. Bill to combat sexual misconduct by psychologists stalls.

Aiming to reduce police shootings in a state that has more than 100 of them each year, the California legislature passed a bill Monday setting a tougher standard for police to use deadly force, allowing officers to fire their guns only “when necessary in defense of human life.”  Gov. Gavin Newsom said he intends to […]

State budget provides learning curve for Newsom. Earned Income Tax Credit more than doubles. Canada, California join in climate fight.