Governor Gavin Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state must stand up to Republican President Donald Trump 's “assault on our values,” warning in his final State of the State address that democracy is at stake.

As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to release his spending plan this Friday, a projected $18 billion deficit awaits. Will he raise taxes or cut spending? Either could spell trouble for Newsom’s legacy.

The measure is Gov. Newsom’s response to the growing national fight over redistricting, sparked by President Trump’s push for Republicans in Texas to redraw their maps. If Proposition 50 passes, the state’s political map will look different from Sonoma down to San Diego.

Gov. Newsom signed 794 bills into law and vetoed 123 — citing “significant fiscal implications that are not included in the budget” for part of his reasons behind several of his vetoes.

The funding will go to projects at Merced College and UC Merced.

Millions of dollars are expected for different regions of California to boost jobs and the economy.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the United Farm Workers’ bill to change how farmworkers vote in union elections. Although labor rights activists are calling the bill a step toward progress, growers are frustrated and disappointed.

Growers are concerned that the order could slow or restrict access to groundwater.

In late 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new program to dramatically speed up the state’s wildfire prevention work. But an investigation from CapRadio and The California Newsroom found the program hasn’t resulted in a single completed project.

Still resisting statewide water rationing for parched California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking local suppliers to tighten water limits.