California Governor Gavin Newsom lashed out Thursday after Congress voted to repeal his state’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate, calling the move a step toward making “America Smoggy Again.” The bipartisan Senate vote of 51-44 followed a similar action by the House, effectively targeting the special Clean Air Act waiver granted to California by the Biden administration in December.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially declined to provide financial assistance to the city of Los Angeles, which faces a staggering $1 billion deficit, citing the state’s own $12 billion budget shortfall. Despite repeated pleas from L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, Newsom’s latest budget proposal offers no relief.
A new UC Berkeley poll reveals that a clear majority of California voters believe Governor Gavin Newsom is prioritizing his national political ambitions over addressing the state’s mounting problems. Voters now view Newsom more as a presidential hopeful than a public servant, by more than a two-to-one margin.
Despite a nationwide drop in gas prices, California drivers continue to face prices near $5 per gallon—thanks in large part to state-imposed taxes and regulations, not oil companies, according to state data and industry experts.
Minnesota Governor and former Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz joined California Governor Gavin Newsom on his podcast, This is Gavin Newsom, to discuss the Democratic Party’s declining support among young male voters.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing backlash after falsely claiming that neither he nor his office has ever used the term "Latinx" as a gender-neutral alternative to Latino/a. However, his past social media posts prove otherwise.
In response to the devastating Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades and the Eaton Fire in Altadena, which left thousands of families without homes, California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the launch of a major initiative, "LA Rises,"aimed at accelerating recovery and rebuilding efforts.
California Governor Gavin Newsom accused former President Donald Trump on Thursday of spreading “misinformation” about the state’s ongoing water issues. Trump had suggested that water shortages in Southern California could be resolved by redirecting water supplies from Northern California to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Newsom dismissed this claim, saying there is no simple solution or “spigot” to fix the state’s complex water challenges.
President Donald Trump will embark on his first official trip of his second term on Friday, focusing on areas impacted by natural disasters in North Carolina and California. The visit will include meetings with victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and those affected by devastating wildfires in California, as he emphasizes the need for better disaster preparedness and response.
