California Health and Human Services chief Dr. Mark Ghaly to step down
Dr. Mark Ghaly is stepping down as head of the California Health and Human Services Agency after an eventful tenure that included the eruption of…
Skelton: Democratic rebels test Newsom during fight with Big Oil
SACRAMENTO — Using a baseball tactic that former college ballplayer Gavin Newsom should understand, the Legislature has started throwing brushback pitches at the lame duck governor.The…
California lawmakers got tougher on crime. What will Newsom decide?
SACRAMENTO — In response to growing worries about crime in California, the Democratic-controlled Legislature has passed a set of stringent crime bills, marking a significant change…
Former aide to New York governor charged as ‘agent’ of Chinese government | Politics News
The United States Justice Department has filed charges against a former top aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, accusing the aide of pursuing unlawful…
Column: Newsom’s power this election is at home, not away
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom should now narrow his focus from national politics to pivotal races in his own backyard.Here’s an important politician who’s suddenly without…
Arlington cemetery controversy shines spotlight on Utah governor
SALT LAKE CITY — A few months ago, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox was one of the few prominent Republicans consistently keeping his distance from former President…
Newsom calls California Legislature into special session on oil prices
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom called California lawmakers into a special session Saturday after Assembly Democrats pushed back on his request to approve new requirements on…
California energy bills spark legislative tug of war with Newsom
Amid tense, closed-door negotiations, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers have released a suite of seven bills that aim to reduce Californians’ soaring energy costs…
Newsom threatens to call another special session on oil regulation
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened to call a special session this fall as Democratic lawmakers wobbled on a package of energy bills that he…
Harris, Walz are kicking off bus tour in Georgia ending in Savannah
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are kicking off a two-day bus tour in Georgia on Wednesday that…
Kamala Harris surpasses Gavin Newsom and the governor is not happy
The Democratic National Convention was a pageant of California love. There were glimpses of its abundant natural beauty. Tupac Shakur and Kendrick Lamar contributed to…
Column: Newsom and lawmakers bow to Google, sticking it to the news industry
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom once talked big about forcing internet giants to pay for the products they heist and profit off. But last week he…
Gavin Newsom navigates new role behind Kamala Harris
CHICAGO — Gov. Gavin Newsom stood quietly on the sidelines of the packed United Center arena, hands in his suit pockets, as he watched state after…
Trading mixed as Bank of Japan governor warns markets are unstable
Trading in Asian markets were mixed and muted on Friday morning ahead of a key Fed Chair speech - and as the Bank of Japan…
Newsom closes ceremonial roll call at DNC, kick-starts Harris advocacy
CHICAGO — Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered California’s delegate votes for Vice President Kamala Harris as her Democratic presidential nomination was celebrated during a symbolic roll call…
Newsom calls for new oil refinery mandate in California
SACRAMENTO — In the latest episode of his political fight with Big Oil, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday called on California lawmakers to pass new requirements…
Walz climate record took inspiration from California
The run-up to the 2024 presidential election has been supercharged by hot-button issues ranging from abortion to immigration. But for many voters, climate change remains…
Who is running in 2026 to replace Gavin Newsom as California governor?
(Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press) Top job: California controllerBiggest splash: During Yee’s tenure as controller, her agency uncovered tens of millions of dollars of local…
Russia’s Lipetsk region under ‘massive’ drone attack, governor says | Russia-Ukraine war News
Residents ordered to evacuate with fire reported at military airfield in region about 460 kilometres south of Moscow.Russia has begun evacuating people from parts of…
Antonio Villaraigosa explains why he’s running for California governor
You don’t interview Antonio Villaraigosa so much as you turn on an audio recorder, sit back and watch a show unfold.The anecdotes rushing out of…