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#california-highway-patrol
Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
California

Newsom called the deployment of California Highway Patrol across cities 'unprecedented'

Governor Newsom praised the California Highway Patrol for their work combatting organized retail theft and fentanyl trafficking, amid increased political pressure and rising crime concerns. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Newsom sent CHP officers to fight crime in Oakland. Now he's sending them to Bakersfield

Rising crime rates in Bakersfield prompt Governor Newsom to deploy CHP officers to tackle car theft, retail crime, and traffic enforcement. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Dozens more arrests announced as part of an East Bay California Highway Patrol sting operations

Dozens arrested in CHP sting operations in Oakland and the East Bay.
168 arrests made in total with 360 stolen vehicles recovered. [ more ]
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#california
Sacramento Bee
3 weeks ago
California

Gavin Newsom has navigated ups and downs of California's finances. Another test lies ahead

California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces significant budget shortfall, navigating tough financial decisions. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago
California

Newsom proposes slashing 10,000 vacant state jobs to help close California's $27.6 billion deficit

California faces a $27.6 billion budget deficit, leading to proposals for budget cuts and suspensions to address the shortfall. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
California

Newsom's latest insurance move could help Californians avoid cancelled policies but they'll have to pay

Governor Newsom plans to expedite insurance companies' rate hike approvals to address growing costs from wildfires and climate change. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses Meghan and Harry's 'delinquent' charity controversy

Governor Newsom defended Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell Foundation, emphasizing their valuable work for women and mental health. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

Not interested in funding failure': Newsom pushes homelessness spending accountability plan

California Gov. Newsom announces plan for more accountability in homelessness spending. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Newsom calls for increased oversight of local homelessness efforts

Newsom is pushing for increased oversight of cities and counties to address homelessness effectively in California. [ more ]
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#active-transportation-program
Streetsblog
2 days ago
California

How Bad Is Newsom's Proposed Cut to the Active Transportation Program? Awful. - Streetsblog California

CA Legislature rejects Gov. Newsom's proposed cuts to Active Transportation Program. [ more ]
Streetsblog
3 weeks ago
California

Governor Announces "May Revise" Budget Proposal - Streetsblog California

Governor Newsom's May Revise preserves climate investments but includes a cut to the Active Transportation Program.
California's state transportation budget has sufficient funds despite cuts to programs like the Active Transportation Program.
Governor Newsom aims to maintain core services by tightening budgets, delaying programs, and tapping into state reserves without raising taxes. [ more ]
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#homelessness
Kqed
1 week ago
California

Newsom Promised 1,200 Tiny Homes for Unhoused Californians, But A Year Later None Have Opened | KQED

Governor Newson's promise of 1,200 tiny homes for the homeless faces delays and changes in project parameters. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
California

CA announces Prop 1 funding to be available for mental health solutions this summer

Solving mental health and homelessness crisis is a priority for Governor Newsom, with fast-tracked funding to Prop 1 to expand services and support vulnerable populations. [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
California

Woodshop Business Provides Sense Of Community For Both Novices And Experienced Woodworkers | KQED

Governor Newsom plans to hold cities accountable for homelessness spending. [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
California

Woodshop Business Provides Sense Of Community For Both Novices And Experienced Woodworkers | KQED

Governor Newsom announces plans to hold cities accountable for reducing homelessness by overseeing funds usage. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
6 months ago
California

As DeSantis debate looms, Newsom touts record of homeless encampment clearings

Governor Newsom is seeking to burnish his record on homelessness ahead of a debate with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
5,700 encampments belonging to unhoused people have been cleared from state right-of-way since July 2021.
The state is making available $299 million in grant funding to tackle homelessness, with half of the money dedicated to clearing encampments. [ more ]
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#california-state-budget
www.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
California

Newsom says state has $27 billion budget shortfall, but it can be balanced without raising taxes

California state budget has $27.6 billion deficit manageable without new taxes. Newsom's plan includes rainy day reserves, job cuts, delayed programs, and reduced spending. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
California

Opinion: Climate change won't wait for better budget years. Californians need climate bonds now

California needs a climate resilience bond on the November ballot to ensure continued funding for essential state programs amidst budget constraints. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
California

What to know about Gov. Newsom's plan to offset California's $45-billion deficit

Gov. Newsom plans to address California's $44.9 billion budget deficit with cuts to state jobs and social programs, impacting his progressive policies and requiring use of reserves. [ more ]
Streetsblog
3 weeks ago
California

More than 30 Organizations Ask the Governor to Lift Transit Funding Freeze - Streetsblog California

Governor Newsom to announce revised budget reflecting decreased tax revenue with potential negative impacts on transit funding. [ more ]
sfist.com
2 weeks ago
California

Gavin Newsom Throwing Around That $6 Billion Mental Health Bond Money Early

Governor Newsom's $6.4 billion mental health bond, despite passing narrowly, aims at homelessness reduction with combative urgency. [ more ]
Kqed
2 weeks ago
California

California Could Save Millions by Closing More Prisons. So Why Is Newsom Holding Back? | KQED

California's inmate population decreased significantly over the years, prompting Governor Newsom to close several prisons and save billions of dollars. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
California

Harry and Meghan get Gavin Newsom's vehement support in charity snafu

Gov. Newsom defended Archewell Foundation during mental health system press conference, clarifying paperwork issue and unfair delinquency label. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

California deficit could halt raises for disability workers. They say Newsom 'breaking a promise'

Gov. Newsom delays raises for disability care workers, affecting services for people with disabilities. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

Walters: Newsom critical of California's local response to homelessness. Look in the mirror

Gov. Newsom imposes new state oversight on local homelessness programs to ensure progress and results. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
California

California announces first new state park in a decade and sets climate goals for natural lands

California is opening its first new state park in a decade, Dos Rios tract, to promote respect for nature and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. [ more ]
#california-economy
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Newsom called it a 'gimmick.' Now he's using the trick to lower California's massive deficit

Governor Newsom agreed to use a budget gimmick to address a historic budget deficit, despite eliminating it five years earlier.
Democrats are predominantly using borrowing, deferring funding, and tapping into reserve funds rather than actual cuts to reduce the budget deficit. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
California

Walters: Newsom's State of the State should be candid about California's economy

California faces prolonged economic sluggishness and has the nation's highest unemployment rate.
Governor Newsom's budget projects annual deficits of around $30 billion and assumes an optimistic 8% increase in tax revenues. [ more ]
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#climate-change
Kqed
1 month ago
California

California Snowpack: Gov. Newsom Unveils Water Plan for a Climate-Changed Future | KQED

California Governor Newsom unveils updated water plan for climate-changed future
State's plan addresses strengthening watersheds, climate change, and inequities in water management. [ more ]
Streetsblog
4 months ago
San Francisco

Governor Newsom's "Climate Commitment" Does Not Include Active Transportation - Streetsblog California

Governor Newsom's proposed budget includes cuts to state programs fighting climate change.
Funding for highway expansion is not being cut, while funding for the Active Transportation Program is being reduced. [ more ]
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Kqed
2 months ago
California

Pop-Up Event In Oakland Brings Artists, Music Lovers Together | KQED

Couchdate pop-up event in Downtown Oakland provides a space for artists and music lovers to connect.
Advocates outraged over Governor Newsom's administration delay in implementing heat-related work rules to protect indoor workers. [ more ]
#proposition-1
The Mercury News
2 months ago
Mental health

Gov. Newsom celebrates narrow win for Prop. 1 mental health measure

Gov. Gavin Newsom narrowly celebrates the passage of Prop. 1, allocating $6.4 billion for mental health and homeless housing projects.
Prop. 1 mandates creation of 10,000 mental health beds, $2 billion for homeless housing, and requires 30% of MHSA revenue for housing. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
San Francisco

CA leaders, advocates react after razor-thin passing of Prop. 1 on homelessness

Proposition 1 in California, focusing on housing, drug treatment, and mental health services, was heavily supported by Governor Newsom.
The passing of Prop. 1 aims to stabilize and address the state's homelessness crisis but changes may take years to be fully apparent. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Column: Hubris, thy name is Gavin

Newsom's Prop 1 sees tight race due to low voter turnout in primary elections.
Primary elections tend to favor conservative agendas due to demographics like older white voters. [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

4 things to know about California Senate Democrats' plan to fix the budget deficit

California Senate Democrats unveiled 'Shrink the Shortfall' plan to address budget deficit.
Senate Dems are largely following Gov. Newsom's lead in addressing deficit. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Newsom stays silent on Cal-OSHA staffing crisis as legislators and advocates call for action

Cal-OSHA faces staffing shortages affecting workplace safety
Limited resources hinder criminal investigations in workplace accidents [ more ]
therealdeal.com
2 months ago
LA real estate

Gavin Newsom Cuts Legal Red Tape for $2B Project in LA

Gov. Newsom approved a $2 billion housing project in downtown LA, shortening the window for environmental lawsuits.
Fourth & Central project aims to provide 1,500 homes, offices, a hotel, and retail space with a focus on affordable housing. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Education

California schools gained billions during COVID-19 pandemic. Now the money is running out

Federal Covid relief funds end, leading to budget shortfalls
Low-income districts to be most affected by budget cuts [ more ]
#california-politics
San Jose Inside
3 months ago
California

Newsom Is Facing Another Recall Attempt

Conditions worsened in California since the 2021 recall, prompting a new effort to remove Governor Newsom before 2027.
Activists believe Newsom needs to refocus on California's issues rather than national politics for a successful governance outcome. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
California

Newsom faces new recall by group who says he abandoned CA to 'advance his presidential ambitions'

Governor Newsom facing another recall attempt
Reasons for recall include homeless rates and education issues [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
California

California Gov. Newsom faces seventh recall effort

Governor Gavin Newsom faces a new recall effort in 2022 after surviving a previous attempt.
Recall attempts on California governors are not unusual, with rare instances of success. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Newsom unveils multistate ad campaign to fight abortion travel restrictions in red states

California Gov. Gavin Newsom launches multistate ad campaign against abortion travel bans in Republican-controlled states.
Newsom's initiative aims to combat restrictive abortion legislation through TV ad campaign and online petitions. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Gavin Newsom Laughs At Reporter Asking If Biden Has Better Chance of Beating Trump Than You?' During Press Conference

Governor Newsom praises President Biden's accomplishments despite questions about his age and memory.
Effusive support for President Biden during a press conference where the special counsel report on Biden's age and memory was discussed. [ more ]
San Jose Inside
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Newsom Sides with Parents Against Ban on Youth Tackle Football

Governor Newsom will veto any bill with an outright ban on youth tackle football
California lawmakers are debating the future of tackle football and its impact on brain health [ more ]
KQED
4 months ago
California

Governor Newsom Sets Date For Special Election For Kevin McCarthy's Seat | KQED

Governor Newsom orders special election to fill vacated seat
California lawmakers aim to clean up election laws
Push to legalize psychedelics resurfaces in California [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
California

California faces record $68 billion budget deficit, analyst says

California is facing a record $68 billion budget deficit due to rising prices and economic slowdown.
The deficit was caused by a major misjudgment of tax collections, exacerbated by storms and delayed tax payments. [ more ]
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