Gavin Newsom

Un proyecto de ley en el escritorio del gobernador Gavin Newsom autorizaría un estudio de reparaciones para los californianos afroamericanos. Pero un prominente académico dice que espera que la iniciativa de California no reste importancia a la conversación nacional sobre la reparación de la esclavitud.

Six of the 20 largest fires in state history California’s 2020 wildfire season is rewriting the record books. Wildfires have burned more than 3.1 million acres this year — an area approaching the size of Connecticut and the largest amount in California’s recorded history. Six of the 20 largest wildfires in state history are currently […]

Despite entering 2020 with the governor and many legislators pushing for an increase in housing production, none of the bills put forth went into effect. The coronavirus pandemic has also put prospects for such bills in 2021 in doubt.

A bill on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk would authorize a reparations study for Black Californians. But a prominent scholar says he hopes California's effort won't detract from the national conversation on redressing slavery.

Good morning, California. It’s Thursday, September 10. Orange skies, raging fires Just when it seemed like 2020 couldn’t get any more apocalyptic, millions of Northern California residents will likely spend their Thursday under a dark orange sky clouded with ash — just as they did yesterday. Catherine Geeslin, a San Francisco resident: “It feels like […]

Never has so much of California burned. And as powerful winds continue to blast the state, the likelihood of historic fires metastasizing and others exploding looms large for overworked firefighters and exhausted residents. In Southern California, strong Santa Ana winds could push the Bobcat fire toward homes in foothill communities. The fire, which is currently […]

A bill headed to the governor would certify ‘peer providers,’ with their own histories of mental illness, to help Californians with similar challenges. While 48 states certify peer counselors, California does not.

Los legisladores aprobaron dos medidas de asistencia destinadas a ayudar a los residentes indocumentados, muchos de los cuales realizan trabajos esenciales; dichas medidas les brindarán acceso a víveres y a créditos fiscales. ¿Firmará el gobernador Gavin Newsom los proyectos de ley?

Most Californians are waking up today to strong and dangerous winds — and some are waking up without power. PG&E began shutting off power for about 172,000 customers in 22 counties late Monday night to mitigate fire risk amid strong winds forecasted to pummel much of the northern part of the state through Wednesday. In […]

Given overwhelming demand for pandemic relief, undocumented Californians hope the governor will authorize a second round of emergency grocery money. But it’s still not clear yet where funding will come from.