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…
Buying sex from a minor could be a felony under bill headed to Newsom
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Friday approved legislation to crack down on child prostitution and allow prosecutors to charge anyone who purchases sex from a minor…
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…
California lawmakers pass bill allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes
Under a bill approved by the state Legislature Wednesday, Californians may soon be able to walk into a dispensary, light a cannabis pre-roll and order…
California Legislature sends bill to Newsom to insure IVF
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday that would expand healthcare coverage to include in vitro fertilization amid concerns that…
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…
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…
Father and daughter duo arrested in SoCal retail theft ring, CHP says
A search warrant served at an Inglewood home to bust a retail theft ring uncovered not only hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise,…
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 signs legislative crime package addressing organized retail theft
SAN JOSE — Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed 10 bills in what he is calling an unprecedented effort to combat escalating retail crimes, car thefts and…
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…
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…
Newsom threatens to take money from counties over homelessness
With television cameras rolling and traffic on a busy San Fernando Valley freeway humming in the background, Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened on Thursday to take…
Opinion: Gavin Newsom is reactionary on homelessness, and that’s good
Confused? California’s uber-progressive governor, Gavin Newsom, ordered state agencies to forcibly clear homeless camps in their jurisdictions and is cajoling cities and towns to follow…
Newsom calls on Oakland to allow more police chases, stop suspects from ‘fleeing with impunity’
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday sent a letter to Oakland officials urging them to allow police to engage in more vehicle pursuits, contending that the…
Antonio Villaraigosa announces another run for California governor
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced a 2026 run for California governor Tuesday morning, his second bid for the office after an unsuccessful run…
What Biden’s decision to drop out, endorse Harris means for Newsom
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination confirmed a foregone conclusion: Anyone hoping to see the governor…
California Democrats urge delegates to back Harris. Will they listen?
With President Biden dropping out of the presidential race, California is poised to play a critical role in selecting a new Democratic nominee. The state…