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AG Becerra shifts on policing practices

by Emily Hoeven June 16, 2020June 17, 2020

California’s top law enforcement official Attorney General Xavier Becerra unveiled a series of proposals to reform police departments statewide.

A protester makes an emotional plea ‘No puedo respirar, I can’t breathe’ during a demonstration at Oscar Grant Plaza downtown Oakland on May 29, 2020. Thousands took to the streets Friday night in solidarity with protesters in Minneapolis against the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police earlier this week. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Newsom empathizes with protesters as Trump threatens military intervention

by Jocelyn Wiener June 1, 2020June 23, 2020

Trending: #PresidentNewsom

by Emily Hoeven April 9, 2020April 8, 2020

Oakland Technical High School students stand in front of the marquee after it was announced that all Oakland schools would close for three weeks over coronavirus concerns on March 13, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

End of the school year, state says

by Emily Hoeven April 1, 2020March 31, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom at a press conference in the state capitol following the first COVID-19 death in California. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Newsom: We’re not waiting on feds

by Emily Hoeven March 31, 2020March 30, 2020

People crowd Venice Beach in Los Angeles on March 21, 2020, despite government orders to stay home to curb the spread of coronavirus. Photo by Mark J. Terrill, AP Photo

California closes parking lots at beaches and parks to stem spread of coronavirus

by Laurel Rosenhall March 23, 2020March 23, 2020

This Oct. 11, 2014 file photo shows St. Vincent Medical Center near downtown Los Angeles.

Newsom, Trump: More beds, masks, equipment ahead for coronavirus

by Laurel Rosenhall March 21, 2020March 23, 2020

Why is Newsom suddenly saying such nice things about Trump?

by Laurel Rosenhall March 13, 2020March 16, 2020

Newsom on coronavirus + PG&E’s record fine + A new drought, perhaps + Bernie Sanders’ loyalists

by Dan Morain February 28, 2020February 28, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom pauses by FEMA trailers after speaking at a press conference on homelessness during the final stop of his statewide tour to address the issue in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. The city will receive 15 unused FEMA trailers to use as temporary housing for homeless people. Photo by Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group

Analysis: Newsom now “owns” homelessness, for better or worse

by Matt Levin and Laurel Rosenhall February 19, 2020February 19, 2020