On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed undocumented immigrants access to apply for the first-time home buyer assistance program. AB 1840 was introduced by state…
Governor Newsom signed into law two crucial bills designed to expand housing options and provide greater stability for vulnerable Californians who are experiencing homelessness. The new laws clear the path…
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Buffy Wicks announced the establishment of a first-in-the-nation partnership with the State, news publishers, major tech companies and philanthropy, unveiling a pair of multi-year initiatives to provide…
Governor Newsom signed into law the most significant bipartisan legislation to crack down on property crime in modern California history. Building on the state’s robust laws and record public safety…
This first-in-the-nation proposal would require refiners to maintain minimum supply inventories, which would help prevent price spikes and save Californians hundreds of millions of dollars every year. SACRAMENTO — The…
As schools across California welcome students back to campus, Governor Newsom is calling on all schools in the state to immediately restrict cell phones use in classrooms. Sacramento — In…
Today, Governor Gavin Newsom urged the City of Oakland to allow the police department to reconsider a policy that limits police pursuits. SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today sent a…
Governor Newsom today issued an executive order directing state agencies to urgently address homeless encampments while respecting the dignity and safety of Californians experiencing homelessness. The Governor’s order, which follows…
Benjamin Therriault, of the City of Martinez, has been appointed to the California Commission of Peace Officer standards and Training by Governor Gavin Newsom. According to the announcement: Benjamin Therriault,…
Michael Tubbs, the former mayor of the City of Stockton, announced he is set to run for Lieutenant Governor in 2026. Tubbs, a Democrat, made the announcement Wednesday with the…
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required his administration to do a yearly evaluation of money the state provides to homeless programs. Under AB 2570, it would…
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Safety Act which now prohibits schools from notifying parents if their child is gender confused or transitioning to the opposite sex. The bill, AB…
SACRAMENTO – California’s peak wildfire season is here, and it’s significantly more active than the last five years. So far this year there have been more than 3,500 wildfires across California, with 207,415 acres…
Continuing to increase efforts to crackdown on organized retail crime in California, state law enforcement officials have made 636 arrests and recovered 216,754 stolen goods, valued at nearly $5.7 million,…
Trade group says thanks to $20 per hour minimum wage for fast-food workers after law signed by Gavin Newsom, 10,000 jobs have been cut. Today, the California Business and Industrial…
MARTINEZ, CA — State Assembly candidate Anamarie Avila Farias today announced the endorsement of California Governor Gavin Newsom for her campaign to represent portions of Contra Costa County in the…
The Budget Proposal — Covering Two Years — Cuts Spending, Makes Government Leaner, and Preserves Core Services Without New Taxes on Hardworking Californians WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Governor’s revised…
SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom, State Board of Education (SBE) President Linda Darling-Hammond, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that SBE unanimously approved nearly $1.3 billion…
At its April 8 meeting, the Lafayette City Council will discuss a letter expressing concern over homeowners and fire insurance non-renewals. If approved, it would authorize the mayor to send…
After a dry start to the year, March storms provided boost to snowpack but runoff will be the key to future water supply Governor Newsom highlights new California Water Plan…
SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo and co-authors Assembly Members Carlos Villapudua, Mike Gipson, and Juan Alanis held a press conference to unveil Assembly Bill (AB) 1990, The Secured Transactions and…
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 400, which aims to increase transparency by allowing law enforcement to voluntarily share why an officer was terminated. Senator Aisha Wahab announced the…
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the California National Guard (CalGuard) supported counter-drug operations in 2023 that led to the record seizure of 62,224 pounds of fentanyl in California…
Governor Newsom’s increased deployment of state law enforcement in Oakland and the East Bay — including a temporary surge of 120 officers — has resulted in the arrest of 71…
Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) reintroduced his striking work bill today, which seeks to provide unemployment insurance benefits for striking workers. SB 1116 is sponsored…