Gov. Gavin Newsom

MATTHEWS: Potential 2028 matchup seen in current Vance-Newsom feud

June 26, 2025 Stacey Matthews

Donald Trump is only six months into his second term in office, and already, chatter is running wild about potential 2028 presidential contenders. With Trump being unable to run again thanks to term limits, Vice […]

JOECKS: Newsom’s presidential launch is a riot

June 22, 2025 Victor Joecks

Most governors would see looting, mayhem and attacks on police officers as problems to fix. California Gov. Gavin Newsom sees them as a means to boosting his presidential ambitions. After several days of violent riots […]

KRAWIEC: Change is already here

January 24, 2025 Joyce Krawiec

This has been an exciting week as we prepare for a transition to the new presidency and his administration. I have been enjoying the preparations for the inauguration of the 47th president of the United […]

After 2 years of shortfalls, Newsom proposes $322B Calif. budget with no deficit

January 13, 2025 Trân Nguyễn

TURLOCK, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation’s most populous state. But the budget […]

Calif. lawmakers approve deep fake ban, AI regulation legislation

September 6, 2024 The Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers approved several proposals this week to regulate the artificial intelligence industry, combat deep fakes and protect workers from exploitation by the rapidly evolving technology. The California Legislature, which Democrats control, […]

California laws aim to reduce smash-and-grab robberies, car thefts, shoplifting

August 25, 2024 The Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bipartisan package of 10 bills to crack down on smash-and-grab robberies and property crimes. The bills would make pursuing repeat shoplifters and auto thieves easier and increase […]

DeSantis, Newsom to go head-to-head in November Fox News debate

September 26, 2023 The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will take time out from debating fellow Republicans in two months to take on a Democrat, California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Fox News said Monday that the two politicians will […]