May 12 California’s Gov. Newsom says state’s budget deficit has grown to nearly $32 billion By Adam Beam, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday the state's budget deficit has grown to nearly $32 billion. That's about $10 billion more than predicted in January, when the governor offered his first budget proposal. Continue reading
Mar 29 Reparations could cost California more than $800 billion, economists estimate By Janie Har, Associated Press Economists for a California task force on potential reparations for Black residents estimate payouts could reach more than $800 billion for harm caused by policing and housing discrimination. Continue reading
Mar 23 California proposes bill that may punish oil companies for high gas prices By Adam Beam, Associated Press A bill to punish oil companies for profiting from price spikes at the pump has passed the California Senate. Continue reading
Mar 08 California to end $54 million Walgreens contract after abortion pill dispute By Adam Beam, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday withdrew a $54 million contract with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant indicated it would not sell an abortion pill by mail in some conservative-led states. Continue reading
Mar 07 Californians still digging out from record-setting blizzard By Associated Press Residents of Southern California mountain towns have continued to struggle to dig out and get necessities in the aftermath of a record-setting blizzard. Continue reading
Nov 03 Newsom pauses $1 billion in homelessness spending, demands strategy plans from local officials By Adam Beam, Janie Har, Associated Press California's local governments are in line to get the money from the state. But first they have to submit plans saying how they would reduce the homeless population in their communities. Continue reading
Oct 23 WATCH: 2022 California gubernatorial debate between Gavin Newsom and Brian Dahle By Adam Beam, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vowed he would serve a full four-year term if reelected in November, trying again to knock down speculation that he wants to replace Democrat Joe Biden on the ballot should he not seek a… Continue reading
Oct 18 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. Continue reading
Oct 07 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. Continue reading
Sep 28 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. Continue reading