Newsom Seeks to Close $37.9 Billion Deficit by Cutting Spending and Using Reserves
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $37.9 billion budget deficit in California and asked lawmakers to address it by cutting spending and using reserves.
The deficit is lower than projected, and Newsom plans to cover nearly half of it with reserves and delay spending commitments into the next fiscal year. [ more ]
No Super Bowl wager between Newsom and Missouri governor. Instead, a poke at DeSantis
Governor Gavin Newsom attended Super Bowl LVIII to cheer for the San Francisco 49ers and took a subtle jab at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Newsom and Missouri's Republican Governor Mike Parson are teaming up to donate signed Super Bowl merchandise and memorabilia to the Special Olympics.
Newsom's chosen charity is a poke at DeSantis, whom he accuses of preventing the Special Olympics from requiring vaccine mandates for its at-risk athletes during the pandemic. [ more ]
Column: You can relax Gavin: Biden showed he's not a doddering old man
President Biden expressed intent to stay in the White House, addressing concerns about American values and retirement plans.
California Governor Gavin Newsom, a potential Democratic candidate, is likely to defer to Vice President Kamala Harris if President Biden steps down. [ more ]
Could Gavin Newsom Actually Mount a Successful Presidential Campaign?
Governor Gavin Newsom's forays into national and international politics indicate potential presidential ambitions.
If he were to run for president, Newsom would have to navigate the process of winning the Democratic nomination and building a national campaign. [ more ]
Gavin Newsom Wants Fox News Viewers to Hear Him Out
Gavin Newsom has been preparing for his debate with Ron DeSantis through interviews with Sean Hannity on Fox News.
The debate between Newsom and DeSantis will provide contrasting views of America's future in polarized times.
The stakes are high for both leaders, as DeSantis' presidential candidacy has faded and Newsom has positioned himself for a potential White House run. [ more ]
'All we received was abandonment' - Migrants sent to Sacramento by DeSantis speak out
(Jose Luis Villegas / For The Times)
They saw themselves in the video that Florida officials offered up as proof of their consent to travel to California, but they said it's not what it seemed.They were happy, yes.That part was true.They had finally made it to America after traveling thousands of miles over the span of three months from their home in Venezuela.
Gavin Newsom, during his speech at the Vatican on climate change, accuses Trump of "open corruption"
Newsom accused Trump of soliciting $1 billion from oil executives to rollback environmental progress, emphasizing the importance of addressing climate change globally. [ more ]
Climate change is central to both Pope Francis and Newsom. But do Catholic voters care?
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom aligns with Pope Francis on climate change, influencing American Catholics but potential limited impact on 2024 election. [ more ]
GOP efforts to ban abortion nationwide part of a 'war on women,' Newsom says in DC
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes Alabama ruling on embryos as part of Republican 'war on women', highlighting abortion rights differences between parties.
Newsom expresses disbelief at potential federal abortion bans, highlighting contrasting views within the Republican party. [ more ]
Gov. Gavin Newsom sending DOJ, National Guard attorneys to Alameda County to beef up prosecutions
California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to send state attorneys to Alameda County to boost the prosecution of serious and complex crimes.
The move is aimed at prosecuting violent crimes, drug-related crimes, and property crimes, and targeting major criminal networks in Oakland and the East Bay. [ more ]
'Where's your manager? Why are you blaming the governor?' Newsom discusses shoplifting incident
California Gov. Gavin Newsom shares a story about witnessing a shoplifting incident at a local Target, where a clerk blamed the governor for not taking action.
Newsom highlights that California has the 10th lowest felony theft threshold in the country and disputes the notion that he is responsible for the lack of accountability. [ more ]
California general who retired in scandal sues, alleging Gavin Newsom ignored antisemitism
Retired Gen. Jeffrey Magram is suing the state of California and Gov. Gavin Newsom, alleging that he was forced out of his job due to antisemitism.
Magram claims that California Military Department Adjutant General Matthew Beevers created a hostile work environment with numerous antisemitic remarks. [ more ]
Some People in California Want to Ban Tackle Football for Kids. They Won't Win. Yet.
Newsom's decision to veto the bill banning tackle football for kids under 12 was motivated by political considerations and a desire to protect himself from attacks on his future ambitions.
Opponents of the bill argued that parents should have the ultimate decision-making power over their children's participation in contact sports, despite the potential health risks. [ more ]
Newsom blocks proposed ban on youth tackle football: 'Parents have the freedom to decide'
California Governor Gavin Newsom pledged to veto a proposed law banning youth tackle football in the state.
The governor wants to work with the Legislature and the bill's author to strengthen safety in youth football, while allowing parents to decide what sports are appropriate for their children. [ more ]
Latest line: A good week for Joe Simitian, a bad week for health care workers
Santa Clara County supervisor Joe Simitian receives a significant endorsement in the race to succeed congresswoman Anna Eshoo, giving him an advantage over his rivals.
Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed budget includes a delay in the $25 hourly minimum wage for health care workers to help close the state deficit. [ more ]
Calling 'professional thieves' a menace to society, Gavin Newsom proposes a legislative fix
California Governor Gavin Newsom is calling for new legislation to address property crime in the state.
The proposed legislation would create new classes of crime targeting professional thieves and increase penalties for resellers of stolen goods. [ more ]
California sets a special election for US House seat left vacant by exit of former Speaker McCarthy
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has set a mid-March special election date to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
The March 19 primary date has been set for the 20th Congressional District contest, with a potential runoff on May 21 if no candidate wins a majority of the vote. [ more ]
Gavin Newsom slams Sacramento County for delaying mental illness conservatorship reforms
California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized Sacramento County for being slow to implement a new law easing the path to conservatorships for those with severe mental illness or addiction.
Newsom urged the county to prioritize the implementation of Senate Bill 43, which makes it easier to place individuals struggling with mental health or addiction issues in conservatorships. [ more ]
DeSantis mocks Newsom over his father-in-law leaving California for Florida in fiery Fox News debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed that Gavin Newsom's father-in-law moved from California to Florida, highlighting the mass exodus from the blue state.
DeSantis used the anecdote to argue that Florida is better governed and has a higher quality of life compared to California. [ more ]
California versus Florida: A look at the states before Gov. Newsom debates Gov. DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom will have a televised debate moderated by Sean Hannity on Nov. 30.
Negotiations for the debate stalled for weeks over proposed rules, with Newsom's side emphasizing no cheering, hype videos, or crutches requested by DeSantis. [ more ]
Man accused of starting Oak fire that destroyed 127 homes near Yosemite is arrested
(Noah Berger / Associated Press)
A 71-year-old man was arrested Friday on suspicion of arson for igniting the massive Oak fire in Mariposa County last year that destroyed 127 residences and dozens of outbuildings, prosecutors and investigators announced.Arson investigators took Edward Frederick Wackerman, a longtime Mariposa resident, into custody without incident after a nearly yearlong extensive probe into the blaze that also consumed 19,244 acres of vegetation, officials said.
Column: Newsom's right on stricter gun laws but he misfired on his proposed constitutional amendment
(Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)
Gov. Gavin Newsom has a good target, but the aim is off in his effort to amend the U.S. Constitution with a gun-control mandate.California's liberal governor has absolutely no chance of getting a gun control amendment adopted.It's beyond the realm of political possibility - at least for the foreseeable future.
Trauma has shaped Jennifer Siebel Newsom's life. Now it helps fuel her work for California
Written on a dry-erase board in Jennifer Siebel Newsom's office overlooking the dome of the California Capitol are two phrases: "gender equity" and "support for survivors."As a feminist and documentary filmmaker, Siebel Newsom has been on a mission to tell women's stories and upend the gender imbalance that permeates life in America.
Abbott Sends Migrants From Texas to Los Angeles for the First Time
For the third time in less than two weeks, a group of Latin American asylum seekers on Wednesday was sent abruptly to California, the latest episode in a monthslong political protest by the Republican governors of Florida and Texas against Democratic immigration policies.Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas said in a statement that his administration had orchestrated the relocation, in which at least 42 migrants, including children and toddlers, were bused from Texas to Los Angeles.
Image Credit...The New York Times We've all been annoyed by the stomping of our upstairs neighbors, a blaring ambulance that rouses us from sleep, a dog barking while we're on a Zoom call.But could these quotidian sounds ever cross over from merely irritating to actually dangerous?My colleagues have just published a fascinating project exploring how unpleasant noise can take years off your life, a largely unrecognized health threat that's increasing the risk of hypertension, stroke and heart attacks for Americans.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says migrants transported to Los Angeles by bus
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday on social media that migrants had been transported from Texas to Los Angeles."The first bus of migrants from Texas has arrived in Los Angeles," the Republican governor posted on Twitter."Texas' small border towns remain overwhelmed and overrun by the thousands of people illegally crossing into Texas from Mexico because of President Biden's refusal to secure the border," Abbott said in an accompanying news release.
Conservative Temecula school board fires superintendent in latest controversial move
The conservative school board in Temecula Valley fired without cause the superintendent of the school district Tuesday, adding to its list of recent controversial decisions that have drawn national attention.The board, with a 3-1 vote, ousted Jodi McClay, who had served as the Temecula Valley Unified School District superintendent since June 2020.