Gavin Christopher Newsom (/ nuːsəm / NEW-səm; born October 10, 1967) is an American politician and businessman serving as the 40th governor of California since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he served from 2011 to 2019 as the 49th lieutenant governor of California and from 2004 to 2011 as the 42nd mayor of San Francisco.

6 days ago · Mr. Newsom finds himself in a politically complicated situation as Mr. Trump comes to California: At once a leader among Democrats pushing back on the policies of the new president, while at the ...

2 days ago · When Gov. Gavin Newsom met President Trump at the foot of Air Force One in Los Angeles on Friday, some Democrats say it weakened his typically bullish approach. Newsom, who thanked Trump for ...

Jan 20, 2025 · In response to the devastating Los Angeles firestorms, Governor Newsom is implementing a comprehensive recovery plan to support impacted communities and expedite rebuilding efforts. To rebuild faster, the Governor issued an executive order waiving permitting and review requirements under CEQA and the California Coastal Act.

Jan 23, 2025 · News What you need to know: Alongside community, city, county, and legislative leaders, Governor Newsom signed special session legislation to provide over $2.5 billion for Los Angeles to bolster ongoing response efforts and jumpstart recovery and rebuilding.

Nov 12, 2024 · Gov. Gavin Newsom is pleading with his Democratic friends in Washington to help the Golden State prepare its defenses for Trump 2.0.

Jan 24, 2025 · The official website of California Governor Gavin Newsom. Read how the Governor, his administration, and the First Partner are working toward a California for All.

Nov 7, 2024 · Sacramento, California (AP) — California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this...

Dec 22, 2024 · California Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be trying to strike a delicate balance between the political brawler that his Democratic base admires and a more measured national leader capable of...

Nov 8, 2024 · Californians will vote for a new governor in 2026. That person will replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, who cannot run for another term for this office. Newsom’s current term will end early January...