Gavin Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is heading to Washington this week to meet with the Biden administration. His office says he will push for state priorities on health care, disaster relief and climate. He is leaving Monday, days after the Democratic governor called for state lawmakers to convene a special session in protect California’s liberal policies ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has agreed to pay a fine for failing to report on time charitable donations that companies made on his behalf.

Gov. Gavin Newsom held a call with his political action committee on Friday to discuss the election and its potential implications for Californians.

Abortion, immigration, environmental protections — California leaders say they’re all on the line when President-elect Donald Trump takes office for the second time, reports NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for state lawmakers to convene a special session in December to help safeguard the state’s progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency.

A newly-approved bill signed in late September by Gov. Gavin Newsom allows cities within San Diego County, or the county itself, to ban electric bicycles for riders who are younger than 12 years old.

Newsom signed a bill that could bring improvements to the LOSSAN Rail Corridor, which might help bring stability to lines close to crumbling bluffs. Another bill solidified new requirements for health insurance to cover IVF and expands benefits to LGBTQ+ families. The governor vetoed an AI safety bill, the first of it’s kind in the nation. 

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills into law Wednesday aimed at reducing polluting oil and gas operations near schools and daycare centers in California.

Street takeovers and races may have the thrill of reckless abandon, but they now come with the threat of losing your car, jail time and hefty fines. NBC 7’s Dave Summers explains why people on both sides of the issue say despite harsher penalties, even more needs to be done.

The war on street racing and so-called sideshows is now being fought at the state level. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed four bills into law that crack down on reckless driving.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning plastic bags by 2026. It closes a loophole in a previous bill. NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry reports.

“Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. California had already banned thin plastic shopping bags at supermarkets and other stores, but shoppers can purchase bags made with thicker plastic that purportedly makes them reusable and recyclable. The new measure was approved by...

As the state enters its last two weeks in the legislative session, Gov. Gavin Newsom called on California lawmakers on Thursday to pass new requirements on oil refiners. It’s the governor’s latest political battle with big oil companies.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is now turning his efforts to mitigating California wildfires and protecting citizens from extreme heat.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed California’s budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and temporarily raising taxes on some businesses.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism for his proposal to eliminate Medicaid benefit for some disabled immigrants.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office announced $50,000 rewards for information leading to arrests and convictions in connection with a pair of five-year-old unsolved murders in San Diego.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza.

California Governor Gavin Newsom forcefully denied that he granted any favoritism to a political campaign donor who had opposed the new $20 per hour minimum wage for fast food workers to kick in next month.

Prop 1 is the statewide effort to address homelessness and invest in more mental health services. NBC 7’s Joey Safchik breaks down why local and state leaders are asking for San Diegans to vote in favor of Prop 1 on March 5.