Newsom expresses unease about his new, candid autobiography: ‘It’s all out there’

Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he is nervous about the public response to his upcoming book's candid details about his ...

Newsom taps former CDC leaders critical of Trump-era health policies for new initiative

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced a new California-led public health initiative, tapping former U.S. Centers for Disease ...

National Guard troops under Trump’s command leave L.A before court’s deadline

The remaining California National Guard soldiers under federal command were ordered out of L.A., but appellate courts are ...

Walters: Who’s seeking Los Angeles fire aid, candidate Newsom or Gov. Newsom?

Newsom suggests he can portray Trump and other Republicans as agents of the devil then ask them for billions of dollars.
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Is Newsom blazing a path to the White House? Running a fool’s errand? Let’s discuss

Times columnist and Newsom skeptic Mark Z. Barabak doubts the California governor's chances in 2028. Veteran Democratic strategist Garry South believes Newsom has a strong shot. The two hash it out.

Halle Berry declares Gavin Newsom ‘should not be our next president’ after he vetoed menopause care bill

Halle Berry boldly calls out California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his potential presidential run at the New York Times' 2025 ...

Court battle begins over Republican challenge to California’s Prop. 50

Republicans and Democrats square off in court Monday in a high-stakes battle over the fate of California’s Proposition 50, ...

Newsom, seeking federal funds for L.A. wildfire recovery, is denied meeting with key Trump officials

Gov. Gavin Newsom kept an unusually low profile as he swung through the nation's capital this week, holding meetings with a ...

Sex trafficking in L.A. made worse by California law, Republican candidate for governor says

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton on Monday visited a notorious sex-trafficking corridor in South L.A. and ...

Pro-housing group sues Newsom over duplex law suspension in wildfire zones

Pro-housing group YIMBY Law sued Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, challenging Newsom's executive order blocking SB 9 ...

Courage lacking to fix state’s deep-rooted budget shortfall

Whacking certain programs would anger interest groups and raising taxes in this high-tax state is a political no-no for all ...

California’s role in shaping the fate of the Democratic Party and combating Trump on full display

While California remains a major force in Democratic politics nationally, it's also a major target for criticism by President Trump and Republicans.