How COVID shutdowns led San Luis Obispo to boost Newsom recall
Though in-person service came and went at the Paso Robles winery Paix Sur Terre during the pandemic, alcohol consumption skyrocketed, making for winemaker Ryan Pease’s…
Lawmakers introduce California retail theft Reduction Act
SACRAMENTO — Two top Democrats in the California Legislature on Thursday announced a multi-pronged plan to tackle the recent rash of organized thefts that has blighted…
Why replacing Biden with Newsom, another Democrat in 2024 is unlikely
Anyone hoping California Gov. Gavin Newsom or some other Democrat will take Joe Biden’s place on the 2024 presidential ballot is likely to be disappointed.…
Column: Credit Newsom for trying to alleviate homelessness, not that he has much choice
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “treatment not tents” ballot measure would make only a puny dent in homelessness. But it’s still the biggest attempt ever by…
No Super Bowl wager between Newsom and Missouri governor. Instead, a poke at DeSantis
Gov. Gavin Newsom flew to Las Vegas on Friday to cheer for the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs…
Newsom to send 120 CHP officers to fight crime in Oakland
Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to announce Tuesday that he’s sending 120 Highway Patrol officers to Oakland under a new state law enforcement campaign targeting an…
Newsom laments right-wing conspiracies about Taylor Swift
Gov. Gavin Newsom may have scored points with Swifties over the weekend when he called GOP criticism of Taylor Swift “sad and pathetic” during an…
Cash payments not part of California’s 14 reparations bills
SACRAMENTO — The California Legislative Black Caucus on Wednesday outlined the first set of reparations for the descendants of African Americans who were enslaved in the…
Bipartisan support for California Prop. 1 on mental health
Gov. Gavin Newsom has an unusual ally in his Proposition 1 ballot measure to boost funding for mental health: an outspoken Donald Trump supporter and…
Gavin Newsom isn’t ready to endorse a successor
One day before Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) became the third serious Democratic candidate to launch her campaign for governor in 2026, I…
Clean water is a human right. Why are so many California communities without it?
Barely a month after he took office in 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom journeyed to a rural school in the Central Valley and stood by chance…
Newsom hitting South Carolina, Nevada to stump for Biden
“It’s about honing in on the message that is not in the aggregate, but actually connects in a rational way with their lived experiences,” Newsom…
Newsom would veto bill to ban youth tackle football in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged Wednesday to hold the line against a proposed law that would ban youth tackle football in California, saying in a statement…
Newsom vows veto for California youth tackle football ban
The governor said he plans to consult with health and sports medicine experts, coaches, parents, and community members to ensure California maintains the highest standards…
Newsom suggests ways to crack down on property crime without dismantling Proposition 47
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom said he can relate to business owners and other residents angered by smash-and-grab thefts from California stores. One of the wine…
Newsom may declare a budget emergency this year
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s cool demeanor during his annual budget presentation Wednesday in Sacramento belied a significant fact: California’s budget shortfall is so significant — and…
Column: Newsom’s budget plan reflects his rosy view of the economy
SACRAMENTO — How do you cut a colossal $68-billion state budget deficit nearly in half? Easy. With a pencil. You simply erase the “68” and write…
Newsom cuts $2.9 billion from California climate programs
Investments geared toward combating climate change and transitioning away from fossil fuels are among the items on the chopping block as California Gov. Gavin Newsom…
‘More liberal than Gavin Newsom’: Haley and DeSantis clash in first one-on-one debate
DES MOINES — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley called each other liars and attacked each other’s leadership abilities Wednesday in their…
Column: Blame climate for California’s budget woes?
SACRAMENTO — California has officially entered the era of climate-driven economic insecurity. On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out his new budget, facing a nearly $38-billion…