Gavin Newsom

California strips derogatory ‘alien’ term from state laws

California removes the term "alien" from state laws, replacing with "noncitizen" and "immigrant" in a change reflecting the state's values.

3 years ago

Newsom signs $15 billion legislative package to tackle climate change

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bevy of bills on Thursday that together authorize $15 billion in spending to combat…

3 years ago

Newsom makes acceptance speech less than hour after polls close

Gov. Gavin Newsom survives the recall effort by wide margins in a race called less than an hour after polls…

3 years ago

Governor declares emergency for Lake County Cache Fire

Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency Tuesday for Lake County to support the response to the Cache Fire,…

3 years ago

California leaders request funds to support Afghan refugees in state

Gov. Gavin Newsom and two state legislators Friday requested $16.7 million in general funds to provide cash assistance and other…

3 years ago

SF leaders celebrate 19th Amendment ahead of crucial recall election

San Francisco leaders gathered on the steps of City Hall Thursday to commemorate the 1920 adoption by Congress of the…

3 years ago

California issues broad school teacher, staff vaccination mandate

California will become the first state in the nation to require teachers and other school employees to get vaccinated or…

3 years ago

New program lets fourth-graders, families visit state parks for free

California will soon offer free annual passes to 19 state parks for fourth-grade students and their families. Gov. Gavin Newsom…

3 years ago

Newsom signs $12 billion homelessness package with ‘strings attached’

California will be spending $12 billion to address the state’s homelessness crisis in a massive plan that comes with “strings…

3 years ago

California keeps indoor school mask mandate despite CDC’s relaxed guidance

State public health officials announced Friday that they will release updated guidance for the fall school semester next week encouraging…

3 years ago

Down to the wire, state officials extend eviction moratorium through September

State officials announced an agreement Friday on an extension of the state's moratorium on pandemic-related evictions through Sept. 30. The…

3 years ago

New Cal/OSHA rules drop workplace mask mandate for fully vaccinated people

Fully vaccinated workers will no longer be required to wear a mask regardless of whether their co-workers are unvaccinated following…

3 years ago

California pushes back with appeal on judge’s assault weapons ban ruling

Following a decision last week by a U.S. District Court judge to overturn a statewide ban on assault weapons, Gov.…

3 years ago

San Francisco to adopt state’s June 15 reopening guidelines

San Francisco will align with California’s June 15 reopening guidelines, city officials said during a virtual meeting addressing local businesses…

3 years ago

State launches reparations study task force on 100-year anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre

A state task force to study reparations for Black people in California will kick off Tuesday with a virtual inaugural…

3 years ago

State offers gift cards, cash drawings in vaccination incentive program

Joining other states like New York and Colorado, California is launching its own vaccination incentive program with gift cards and…

3 years ago

Officials say shooter took his own life in VTA attack that left eight victims dead, several wounded

Eight victims and a male suspect have been reported deceased as a result of a mass shooting at the Santa…

3 years ago

Newsom signs Senate Bill 7, paving way for expedited development

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill in San Jose on Thursday to extend development regulations that allow for expedited reviews…

3 years ago

State to drop capacity limits, distancing requirements with June 15 reopening

California will reopen on June 15 without any capacity limits or physical distancing requirements for businesses or events, the state's…

3 years ago

Bay Area Covid-19 update: Counties drop vaccine eligibility to age 12, state still requires indoor masking

This week saw substantial movement in the fight against Covid-19 with vaccinations opening up to people as young as 12…

3 years ago

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