With a series of temporary protections that helped Californians get through the first few months of the pandemic set to expire soon, Gov. Gavin Newsom hinted he will today extend some programs in another flex of executive power. Additional federal unemployment benefits of $600 per week end July 31, foreshadowing a wave of evictions and […]
State officials said that California isn’t backing away from prioritizing environmental protections, but that the harsh realities of the economic meltdown require difficult compromises.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom takes ownership for California's backlog of tests for the novel coronavirus — and announces new plans to fix it. The effort will include five to seven testing "hubs" throughout the state in partnership with UC San Diego and UC Davis.
By the time Newsom issued Thursday's mandatory order to shelter in place, it was clear that, for a week, this was where things had been inexorably heading.
State of the State Address Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by California Governor Gavin Newsom February 19, 2020 Thank you, Madame Lieutenant Governor. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for welcoming Jen and me to your house. Madame Pro Tem, Members of this Legislature, fellow Californians. Thank you once again for the privilege of this podium. Traditionally, […]
A new battle looms in the vaccination wars, three women test the waters for 2026 governor's race, voters may get to decide on reviving the state estate tax
It’s been a while since California had a governor who is also a dad, and Gavin Newsom has made clear that his new job will be informed by his role at home.
Gavin Newsom was inaugurated on the western steps of the capitol building this morning, closing out the Brown era of California politics and pointing towards a new, more assertively progressive politics out of Sacramento. This is what he said.