Trump administration is deploying National Guard troops to L.A.
The Trump administration announced Saturday that National Guard troops were being sent to Los Angeles — an action Gov. Gavin Newsom said he opposed. President…
Candidates for governor face off in first bipartisan clash
SACRAMENTO — In a largely courteous gathering of half a dozen of California’s top gubernatorial candidates, four Democrats and two Republicans agreed that despite the state boasting…
Their political futures uncertain, Newsom and Harris go on the road to Compton to feed young dreams
California’s two most prominent Democrats remain mum on their future plans, but former Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Gavin Newsom both took time to…
As lieutenant governor, Gavin Newsom has had few duties — and he skipped many of them
After Gavin Newsom was elected lieutenant governor, he repeatedly made clear his frustration with the job and its lack of responsibilities. The official portfolio for…
With Harris on the sideline, Democratic candidates for California governor woo party loyalists
California’s most loyal Democrats got a good look this weekend at the wide field of gubernatorial candidates jockeying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom at the…
The California Democratic Party’s premiere event will have two notable no-shows
Thousands of California Democrats will gather this weekend to be courted by gubernatorial and potential presidential candidates, rage against the Trump administration and organize for…
Column: Harris hasn’t shown much interest in being California governor
SACRAMENTO — The big question in California politics is, “Will Kamala Harris run for governor?” But that’s the wrong question. Far more important is, “Should she?”And that’s…
Villaraigosa doubles down on fossil fuels in governor’s race
As California positions itself as a leader on climate change, former Los Angeles mayor and gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa is pivoting away from his own…
CalRecycle introduces revised landmark waste law regulations
State waste officials have taken another stab at rules implementing a landmark plastic waste law, more than two months after Gov. Gavin Newsom torpedoed their…
Legislators vow to fight Newsom’s plans for Delta water tunnel
A group of California legislators representing the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta area said Tuesday that they will fight Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to build a…
Newsom’s final stretch as governor may be a bumpy ride
SACRAMENTO — When the top Democratic candidates for governor took the stage at a labor forum last week, the digs at Gov. Gavin Newsom were subtle. The…
Kamala Harris needs to decide why she wants to be governor
For some folks, this summer will be a time of relaxation: picnics, barbecues, vacation. For others, a mad scramble between work and swim meets, baseball…
Prison governor jailed over fling with Breaking Bad drug gang boss dubbed ‘Jesse Pinkman’ who gifted her £12k Mercedes
A PRISON governor has been jailed over an illicit relationship with a drug gang boss who gifted her a £12,000 Mercedes.Kerri Pegg was seen as…
Space Force, governors at odds over plans to pull talent from National Guard units
WASHINGTON — The head of the U.S. Space Force is moving ahead with plans to pull talent from Air National Guard units to help build up the…
Newsom seeks to short-cut process to accelerate proposed water tunnel
Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to accelerate his administration’s plan to build a $20-billion water tunnel beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta by short-cutting permitting…
California faces an additional $12-billion budget deficit, Newsom says
California is facing an additional $12-billion state budget shortfall next year, a deficit largely caused by overspending and that Gov. Gavin Newsom said was made…
Newsom calls for walking back free healthcare for eligible undocumented immigrants
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2025-26 revised budget proposal reneges on his signature policy to provide free healthcare coverage to all low-income undocumented immigrants as costs exceed…
California labor leaders grill Democrats running for governor on AI, benefits for strikers
SACRAMENTO — In the largest gathering of 2026 gubernatorial candidates to date, seven Democrats vying to lead California courted labor leaders on Monday, vowing to support pro-union…
Newsom claims Trump’s tariffs will reduce California revenues by $16 billion
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Office said Tuesday that President Trump’s tariff policies will reduce state revenues in California by $16 billion through next year. Despite personal…
Attacks on LGBTQ+ rights at forefront of California’s governor’s race
PALM SPRINGS — In a ballroom packed with more than 1,000 people raising money for LGBTQ+ youths, veteran California legislative leader Toni Atkins didn’t mince words: To…