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New California laws aim to crack down on street takeovers
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.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
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.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
“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...
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Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for new California oil refinery mandate; requires stockpile of gasoline
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.
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Gov. Newsom touts efforts to combat wildfires across California
Gov. Gavin Newsom is now turning his efforts to mitigating California wildfires and protecting citizens from extreme heat.
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Gov. Newsom signs California budget. Here's what to know
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.
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Gov. Newsom criticized for Medicaid benefit elimination proposal for disabled immigrants
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism for his proposal to eliminate Medicaid benefit for some disabled immigrants.
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Unsolved San Diego murders: Newsom announces $50K rewards for killers' captures
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.
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Gov. Newsom calls for ceasefire in Gaza
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Panera, the deficit and Joe Biden's poll numbers. Gov. Newsom pushes back
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.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom visits San Diego to support Proposition 1
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.
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Newsom has surprise meeting with China's leader Xi amid warm welcome in Beijing
California Gov. Gavin Newsom had a surprise meeting with China’s leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday after being warmly welcomed by other senior leaders in a display of friendliness that stands in sharp contrast to the dialogue between the United States and China in recent years.
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San Diego County Supervisors to vote on resolution to back Newsom's federal gun safety amendment
On Tuesday, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors will vote if they want to back Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “Right to Safety Amendment,” which would add gun safety measures to the federal Constitution. The Supervisors’ vote will have no impact on the amendment’s outcome.
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San Diego County Board of Supervisors considering a gun resolution
NBC 7’s Priya Sridhar reports on the possibility of a gun safety resolution in San Diego county.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom en route to Israel amid escalating Mid-East tensions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom was en route to Israel Thursday, he announced in a post on X.
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Newsom signs package to streamline housing construction in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed more than 50 bills focused on addressing California’s housing crisis. NBC 7’s Jackie Crea speaks to a local church hoping to do their part.
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New California laws aim to compel universities to report return of Native American remains
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed two laws to require the California State University system and urge the University of California system to update the state on their progress to return Native American remains to tribes.
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5 things to know about Laphonza Butler
Governor Gavin Newsom, D-California, selected Laphonza Butler to complete the Senate term of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, which runs through 2024. Here’s what you need to know.
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Gov. Newsom appoints Laphonza Butler to Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday selected Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign, to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
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Newsom signs law to strengthen eviction protections for renters
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law to bolster eviction protections for renters and close a loophole in an existing law that has allowed landlords to circumvent the state’s rent cap.