Gavin Newsom defends California's gas tax, slams Trump's Iran war 'surcharge' as prices exceed $6/gallon: 'Higher groceries, higher airfares'

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on Tuesday defended California’s tax on gasoline, saying that the high prices at the pump were a ...

Advocates call for Gov. Gavin Newsom to back off cut to healthcare for refugees

The governor's January budget proposed reducing coverage for legally present refugees from political persecution, torture and ...

Democratic candidates revive single-payer promise as California’s healthcare system faces strain

California Democratic gubernatorial candidates are reviving promises of single-payer healthcare even as state lawmakers have ...

Newsom sets summer special election for Swalwell’s seat

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, issued a proclamation Tuesday setting up an Aug. 18 special election to fill the ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom calls special election to fill Eric Swalwell’s seat

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday afternoon that he’s calling a special election to finish the remaining months of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term after he resigned earlier ...