50-cent hike proposed for California gas prices
California’s already high gas prices could go up by 50 cents a gallon.
Newsom plans to slash 10,000 vacant state jobs to help close $27.6 billion deficit
California has a budget deficit of $27.6 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday — a gap so wide that he’s proposing cutting 10,000 vacant state jobs and suspending some widely used business tax deductions.
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California
Arizona doctors could give their patients abortions in California under a proposal announced Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom to circumvent a ban on nearly all abortions in that state.
CA sheriff blasts Newsom's 'failed leadership' on crime, proposes solution to fix 'disaster': 'Had enough'
Sheriff Chad Bianco is leading an effort to reverse a 2012 ballot measure he says is directly contributing to the homelessness and crime crisis in California.
Impact of new $20 fast-food minimum wage
FOX 11's Laura Diaz looks into the impact of California's $20 fast-food minimum wage, which kicked in April 1, 2024.
Newsom, Schwarzenegger to speak against drilling
The two are expected speak in support of a law that keeps oil wells 3,200 feet away from homes, schools and hospitals.
Newsom’s office dismisses report saying California not on pace to meet 2030 emissions mandate
Newsom's office is dismissing a new report saying the Golden State will fail to meet its climate change mandates unless it nearly triples its rate of reduction of greenhouse gases through 2030.
Newsom pushes back against criticism of fast food minimum wage law
Newsom’s administration has denied a report that he pushed for an exception to the state’s new fast-food minimum wage law that benefits a wealthy campaign donor.
Newsom: Panera not exempt from min. wage law
It's a war between Governor Gavin Newsom and Panera over California's minimum wage law.
Gavin Newsom faces another recall attempt, Bass blasts effort as 'waste' of time and money
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing another recall attempt from the same group that led the 2021 effort. Both Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have called it wasteful.
Newsom launches abortion ad accusing conservatives of holding women hostage
Gov. Gavin Newsom accuses conservative leaders of holding women hostage by imposing travel bans and preventing women from seeking reproductive care out of state.
Gov. Newsom, Lady Gaga cheer on 49ers at Super Bowl
Lady Gaga and her boyfriend Michael were photographed in the stands and were seen sitting one row in front of California's Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Newsom praises California Homekey program
California Governor Gavin Newsom praised California's Homekey program -- aimed to convert hotels and other buildings into homeless housing options.
Newsom may veto youth tackle football bill
If California lawmakers pass a law that would ban youth tackle football, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would veto it.
California sheriff blasts Newsom's 'pro-criminal agenda' after court blocks latest gun control law
Sheriff Chad Bianco says California has become a 'laughingstock' under Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Loophole lets killer out on 'elderly' parole
A California loophole lets a convicted killer out on an elderly parole law. The victim's family fears Walter Joseph Lewis may come back to retaliate.
California governor wants reserves and cuts to fix nearly $38B deficit, mostly sparing schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $291 billion state spending plan Wednesday with an estimated $37.9 billion deficit.
California Gov. Newsom to hold special election to replace former House Speaker McCarthy in March
Newsom set the March 19 primary date for the 20th Congressional District contest. If no candidate wins a majority of the vote, the top two vote-getters would advance to a May 21 matchup to fill the seat.
New California laws 2024: Expanded gun restrictions
The new law raises the carry permit age from 18 to 21 and prohibits legal firearm carriers from carrying in "sensitive" areas such as schools, hospitals and parks. Once you get a permit, individuals will not be able to carry in most places without signage indicating so.
Prop 1: Newsom, Bass launch campaign for $6.4B mental health bond measure
According to Newsom's office, the proposition, if approved by a majority of the state's voters, would create 11,150 behavioral health treatment beds across the state, along with housing and 26,700 outpatient treatment slots.