President Donald Trumpâs imminent visit to fire-ravaged Los Angeles on Friday will bring him into direct contact â and conflict â with Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, both of whom have failed to protect the city. Trump and Newsom have clashed frequently in the past over Californiaâs management â or mismanagement â of
Watch: Gavin Newsom Thanks L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, Away in Africa, for Help by Phone During Fire
January 8, 2025 by
California Governor Gavin Newsom used an emergency press conference Tuesday to thank Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for her leadership âin absentiaâ during the wildfire crisis now enveloping the state after she phoned it in from Ghana, Africa. The deadly infernos have burned through 5,400 acres and left at least two people dead. The devastating fires
Newsom Claims California Budget Surplus; Warns of Trump, DOGE Spending Cuts
January 8, 2025 by
Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) claimed that the state would have a modest budget surplus next year â though he still planned to raid the ârainy dayâ emergency fund, and warned of President-elect Donald Trumpâs spending cuts. Last year, Newsom came under intense criticism after turning what had once been
Newsom Signs Another Law Claiming to Curb Gas Prices
October 15, 2024 by
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed another law Monday, claiming to be taking action against gas prices but without lowering taxes, removing the stateâs onerous âcap-and-tradeâ system, or easing regulations on refineries. Those are the factors that the industry, and independent experts, say are the main contributors to the fact that the Golden State pays
Sorry: California, a Free State, Apologizes for Slavery as Newsom Signs Reparations Bills
September 28, 2024 by
Office of the Governor California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a series of âreparationsâ bills on Thursday, including a formal apology for slavery, even though the state entered the Union as a free state in 1850. The apology reads, in part: Whereas, Well after California entered the Union and declared itself a free state outlawing
Gavin Newsom Endorses Kamala Harris
July 22, 2024 by
AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) endorsed fellowVice President Kamala Harris, a fellow Californian, for president on Sunday, following the withdrawal of President Joe Biden earlier in the day. Tough. Fearless. Tenacious. With our democracy at stake and our future on the line, no one is better to prosecute the case against Donald Trumpâs
California Supreme Court Blocks Anti-tax Referendum; Backs Newsom, Democrats
June 28, 2024 by
Ringo H.W. Chiu / Associated Press The California Supreme Court blocked a ballot initiative for the first time in 25 years Thursday in a unanimous decision against a referendum that would have required voters to approve any state or local tax increases. Sacramento-area Fox 40 reported: The initiative, known as the Taxpayer Protection and Government
‘California Republic of the CCP’: ‘Blood Money’ Billboard Truck Bashes Newsom for Ignoring Fentanyl Crisis
April 26, 2024 by
A truck billboard slamming California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for ignoring the fentanyl crisis was seen circling the California State Capitol in Sacramento on Thursday. âGavin, why donât you care that Chinese FENTANYL is killing Californians?â one side of the billboard truck reads, along with the words: âWe know why.â The other side of the truck was
Newsom: Democrats Should Be ‘Worried’ About Third-Party Candidates
March 30, 2024 by
Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said Sunday on ABCâs âThis Weekâ that Democrats should be worried about third-party candidates in the 2024 election. Partial transcript as follows: JON KARL: How worried are you about a third party? There will be multiple third party candidates. So, it doesnât take a lot. I know a third party candidate
California Sheriff: Gov. Newsom Targets the Law-Abiding While Giving Criminals a Pass
March 17, 2024 by
Californiaâs Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco breathed a sigh of relief when Californiaâs latest gun control was blocked and he suggested Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) targets law-abiding citizens while giving criminals a pass. On January 7, 2024, Breitbart News noted that the law expanding gun-free zones for California concealed carry permit holders had been blocked
Congress Alerted to CCP Election Interference in California as Gavin Newsom Visits Xi Jinping
November 8, 2023 by
A top federal prosecutor alerted Congress to the risk of California election interference by the Chinese Communist Party as Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) met with CCP officials during his visit to Beijing last week. During a closed-door October 24 meeting with the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada warned that China is âtrying
Maher hits Newsom, Whitmer for running ‘shadow’ 2024 campaigns, credits Dean Phillips for challenging Biden
November 4, 2023 by
“Real Time” host Bill Maher took a swipe at prominent Democrats whom he accused of running “shadow campaigns” while offering kudos to Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., who formally launched a primary challenge against President Biden. Maher heaped praise for Phillips’ entry in the Democratic primary last week and while he stressed to the candidate it […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom Declares State of Emergency as Hurricane Hilary Approaches California
September 29, 2023 by
JOHN G. MABANGLO / POOL / AFP California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency Saturday for much of Southern California as Hurricane Hilary approaches the Golden State. Hurricane Hilary developed in the eastern Pacific Ocean and was initially âdeclared a Category 4 storm, but it was downgraded on Saturday to a Category
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill banning robotrucks without safety drivers
September 23, 2023 by
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on Friday night that aimed at banning robotrucks without safety drivers/ REUTERS California Governor Gavin Newsom late on Friday vetoed a bill to prevent heavy-duty driverless trucks from operating in the state, in a relief for companies developing autonomous technology to haul goods across the US. The labor-backed […]
Gavin Newsom Tries to Look Tough on Crime: Enforce the ‘Damn Laws’
September 16, 2023 by
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is trying to look tough on crime as he attempts to stake a claim to national leadership in the Democratic Party, telling the city of San Francisco recently to enforce the âdamn laws.â The problem: no one is quite sure which laws he means. And the city is fighting in
Leslie Van Houten, Manson family killer, to be released on parole after Newsom drops challenge
September 16, 2023 by
A teenage Charles Manson follower, who was convicted of killing two people, will be a free woman at the age of 73 after five decades behind bars. Leslie Van Houten, who was 19 when she joined the murderous cult and helped killed Leno LaBianca and his wife Rosemary in 1969, will be paroled in the […]
Newsom calls on DOJ to investigate DeSantis’ transports of illegal immigrants to California
September 14, 2023 by
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate Floridaâs transport of illegal immigrants to his state, based on the accusation that Florida tricked migrants into traveling to California and elsewhere. Newsom, along with California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, wrote to Garland about Floridaâs “unauthorized alien […]
Newsom: ‘We Own’ ‘Disgraceful’ Homeless Problem We Haven’t Made Progress on, I’ve Only Had Four Years and Have Different ‘Dynamics’
August 17, 2023 by
During a portion of an interview with the Fox News Channel set to air on Mondayâs broadcast of âHannity,â California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) acknowledged that California âhas not made progress in the last two decadesâ on homelessness, but he canât in four years as Governor make up for the historic levels of homeless people
Gavin Newsom Thinks Constitutional Carry Allows People to Carry ‘Weapons of War’
April 11, 2023 by
During an April 9, 2023, interview on MSNBCâs Inside with Jen Psaki, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) demonstrated that he thinks Floridaâs newly signed constitutional carry law allows people to carry âweapons of war.â Psaki pointed out that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed constitutional carry on a day when multitudes of protesters were converging
Gavin Newsom, Who Can’t Store Water, Stockpiles 2 Million Abortion Pills
April 11, 2023 by
JAE HONG/POOL/AFP via Getty Images California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has come under fire for failing to build new water storage for his state â but he has stockpiled 2 million doses of an abortion drug, misoprostal, to help women abort their unborn babies. In a tweet Monday, Newsom announced the stateâs misoprostal stockpile in
Gavin Newsom Returns to California, Claims He Was at Work ‘Today’
March 6, 2023 by
Governor’s Press Office California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) returned to the state Sunday after an unexplained absence during a state of emergency, and later shared a photo of himself purporting to show him working during the day âtoday.â The problem: both the timestamp on the image, and the time on Newsomâs own watch, suggest that
Gavin Newsom Challenges Ron DeSantis to a Debate on CNN
November 16, 2022 by
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Friday challenged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to a debate after months of hurling attacks at Gov. DeSantis. Newsomâs proposal for a debate is the latest move in a brewing feud between him and DeSantis. After months of name-calling and running negative ads in Florida, Newsom asked the feds on Thursday to intervene
DeSantis Endorsements Pile Up, Crist Receives Support from Newsom
October 20, 2022 by
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is continuing to rake in new endorsements as the midterm election heats up between himself and Democrat challenger Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL). The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) and the Florida Retail Association formally endorsed the governor for reelection on Thursday, as Carol Dover, FRLA President & CEO, bragged of…
Padilla: Newsom Recall Is GOP Attacking Newsom Because of Trump’s Failures on COVID
April 10, 2021 by
On Fridayâs broadcast of HBOâs âReal Time,â Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) said that the recall effort against California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is Republicans âsetting their sights on Gov. Newsom because of the Trump administrationâs failures to respond to COVID earlier in the pandemic.â Padilla stated, âWhen it comes to the recall, hereâs the hypocrisy…
Issa: Newsom Has ‘Statewide Edicts’ on Closures, But Is ‘Hands-Off’ on School Re-Openings
April 1, 2021 by
On Wednesdayâs broadcast of the Fox News Channelâs âFox & Friends,â Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for having statewide rules on business restrictions, but being âhands-offâ when it comes to school re-openings. Issa stated, âOne of the important things to understand in California is, our governor has statewide edicts, one after…
Poll: California Is Split on Gov. Gavin Newsom Recall Effort
March 17, 2021 by
California residents are split on seeing Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) recalled, according to a poll released by Nexstar Media Group and Emerson College polling. Californians were asked a series of questions on Newsonâs performance and about the recall effort looming closer as more signatures are gathered. Between March 12-14, 2021, more than 1,000 registered voters were surveyed,…
Newsom Responds to Recall Attempt as Campaign Deadline ApproachesÂ
March 16, 2021 by
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has responded to a recall campaign against him after avoiding the subject for months. During a radio interview with KQED on March 12, he said the recall has more to do with his political opponents than with his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. His opponents have more concern with his broad progressive agenda, he said. âItâs about immigration,â…
Gov. Gavin Newsom To Californians: âIâve Made Mistakesâ
March 11, 2021 by
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom admitted that he has âmade mistakesâ during his Tuesday night State of the Union speech at Dodger Stadium. âLook, weâve made mistakes,â Newsom said according to SFGATE. âIâve made mistakes. But we own them, we learn from them, and we never stop trying.â (RELATED: Gov. Gavin Newsom Says Californians Should…
Recall Leader: We Have the Signatures for a Vote on Gavin Newsom
February 12, 2021 by
Tom del Beccaro, leader of the ongoing effort to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom, announced Wednesday evening that the campaign had reached the 1.5 million signatures required to put the matter to a vote â but will keep going. âEVERYONE: We have over 1.5 mill raw signatures but they are not all verified,â del Beccaro…
REPORT: Adam Schiff Pushing For Gov. Gavin Newsom To Appoint Him California AG
February 3, 2021 by
Democratic California Rep. Adam Schiff is reportedly pushing for Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom to appoint him the stateâs next attorney general, people familiar with the matter told Axios. Schiff currently chairs the House Intelligence Committee and is a close ally of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, meaning House Democrats could lose an influential member and…
