California women's prisons under federal investigation for housing biological men

The U.S. Justice Department has notified Gov. Gavin Newsom of a federal investigation into California women’s prisons following allegations of sexual assault and constitutional violations.

California hall-of-fame ceremony
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California Museum held a hall-of-fame induction ceremony, celebrating the 2026 class, which included big names Arnold Schwarzenegger, celeb chef Nobu Matsuhisa abd Jamie Lee Curtis.

'Bye Girl!' What California Gov. Newsom said about Kristi Noem's departure

It didn't take long for California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his fiery social media team to weigh in on President Trump firing Kristi Noem on Thursday from the head of the Department of Homeland Security. “BYE GIRL!" Newsom shared on X.

Newsom ripped over 'racist' viral clip telling Black mayor 'I'm like you' before touting poor SAT score

California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, widely believed to have White House ambitions, is facing blowback over a viral clip that critics say portrays him talking down to Black voters while discussing his poor test scores and reading ability.

Newsom dubs Trump as 'temporary' during global climate address

California Governor Gavin Newsom used the Munich Security Conference to critique President Donald Trump’s climate policy and announce a new economic partnership with Ukraine.

Newsom announces 29,000 arrests in sweeping crackdown on organized retail theft

California Governor Gavin Newsom reports 29,060 arrests and $226 million in recovered goods in a massive two-year crackdown on organized retail theft.

California expands wildfire survivor mortgage relief to $100,000

Governor Newsom has expanded the CalAssist Mortgage Fund to provide $100,000 in mortgage relief grants for California fire survivors and increases income eligibility.

New California bill seeks to make remote work permanent for some employees

California Assembly Bill 1729 seeks to establish remote work for state employees and challenge Governor Newsom’s July 1 return-to-office mandate.

Supreme Court allows California's Democrat-friendly house map for 2026 midterms

The Supreme Court rejected a GOP bid to block California's new congressional map, allowing the state to use the Democrat-friendly lines in the 2026 elections.

Newsom touts 'Jobs First' program in Orange County, highlighting job growth

After visiting Orange and Kern counties, Governor Newsom returns to Sacramento as candidates for the 2026 gubernatorial election prepare for their first debate.

Dr. Oz claims Armenian 'mafia' runs fraud scheme
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Mehmet Oz accuses a small segment of the Armenian American community in Van Nuys of being at the center of a $3.5 billion fraud scheme, a claim that prompted Governor Gavin Newsom to blast the TV personality for alleged racial profiling.

Trump signs executive order to fast-track rebuilding of homes destroyed by LA wildfires

President Trump’s new executive order aims to preempt California permitting rules to speed up wildfire reconstruction in Los Angeles, sparking a clash with Gov. Newsom.