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California Democrats split over taxing the rich for more electric vehicles

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

A California ballot measure that would tax the rich to pay for electric vehicle programs has divided Democrats. Gov. Gavin Newsom is against Proposition 30, which would boost taxes for people making more than $2 million.

California Gov. Newsom to call a special legislative session over soaring gas prices

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will call a special session of the state Legislature to pass a new tax on oil companies. Newsom said Friday the session would begin Dec. 5 and accused oil companies of price gouging.

California Gov. Newsom approves farmworker unionization law

By Don Thompson, Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved one of the most contentious bills before him this year. It's a measure aiding farmworker unionization efforts that was backed by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

California Gov. Newsom signs laws to boost housing production

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

It's a long-sought victory for affordable housing advocates, who say such sites are ready-made for apartments because they are often near populated areas and come with ample parking.

WATCH: California Gov. Newsom speaks on abortion rights, climate change fight

By Associated Press

As the U.S. Supreme Court ended the nation's constitutional protections for abortion, elected leaders and abortion-rights activists in the nation's most populated state say they're not giving up the fight.

Gavin Newsom overwhelmingly wins California primary

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

Newsom is the overwhelming favorite to win a second term just a year after surviving a recall election. He will run on a progressive agenda that includes stricter gun laws and enhanced abortion services.

Californians could see mandatory water cuts amid continuing drought

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

The Democratic governor has called for a 15 percent voluntary reduction in water use but has so far avoided mandatory, sweeping cuts to water use. He may be changing his approach after water use went up dramatically in March.

California governor signs law that makes abortions cheaper

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law to make abortions cheaper for people on private insurance plans.

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes court-ordered mental health treatment for homeless people

By Don Thompson, Janie Har, Associated Press

California’s governor has unveiled a plan to create mental health courts that would mandate services to more homeless people with severe behavioral and addiction disorders.