First Thing: Donald Trump committed fraud, New York judge rules in civil case Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit accusing former US president of inflating assets and net worth The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023
California education chief Tony Thurmond says he is running for governor in 2026 California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is running for governor in 2026 The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
California is first state to levy a tax on guns and ammo to fund safety programs New law will impose an additional 11% in addition to federal tax. It's one of nearly two dozen gun laws signed into law on Tuesday. but Newsom acknowledges some might not survive legal challenges. WEKU · Sep 26, 2023
New California law bars schoolbook bans based on racial and LGBTQ topics Gov. Gavin Newsom called the new measure "long overdue," saying that the banning binge of diversity materials has to come to an end. WEKU · Sep 26, 2023
California governor signs law raising taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for school safety California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will raise taxes on guns and ammunition The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023
California governor signs law barring schoolbook bans based on racial, gender teachings California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to ban school boards from rejecting textbooks based on their teachings about the contributions of people from different racial backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023
DeSantis and Newsom to go head-to-head in November Fox News debate moderated by Sean Hannity Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking time out from debating fellow 2024 Republican presidential contenders to take on a Democrat, California Gov. Gavin Newsom The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
Ted Cruz Raises Doubts About Biden’s Nomination In 2024 Election Cruz suggests Biden may be replaced due to age concerns and potential corruption. Zenger · Sep 25, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed several bills aimed at bolstering the state’s protections for LGBTQ+ people The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023
After climate summit, California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces key decisions to reduce emissions back home The California Legislature sent a wide range of bills to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk this year to help the state mitigate and adapt to climate change The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023
California governor vetoes bill requiring custody courts to weigh affirmation of gender identity California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child’s gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023
California bill to have humans drivers ride in autonomous trucks is vetoed by governor California's Democratic governor has vetoed a bill that would have required human drivers to be on board self-driving trucks The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023
Unemployment for Hollywood’s Striking Writers and Stars? It’s Newsom’s Move Now. Governor could leap past politics and sign unemployment bill just to keep striking workers in an uneven game. Capital & Main · Sep 21, 2023
California legislators pass bill to allow unemployment benefits for striking workers The California State Legislature passed a bill Sept. 14 that would allow workers to claim unemployment insurance benefits after striking for two weeks. The bill now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) desk for his approval or veto. If Newsom signs the bill, it would take effect starting in January… Ballotpedia · Sep 21, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023 Afternoon Update: UN warns climate inaction has ‘opened gates to hell’; Frydenberg won’t contest election; and a new review website for subpar rentals Meanwhile, Twitter has been ranked the worst of five major tech platforms for spreading climate change misinformation
The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2023 Humanity has ‘opened gates to hell’ by letting climate crisis worsen, UN secretary warns António Guterres opened United Nations climate ambition summit with attack on wealthy countries and the fossil fuel industry
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 Why California cities are suing themselves over homeless encampments San Francisco and Sacramento are locked in lawsuits over encampents, as the US Supreme Court weighs changing a major precedent, Josh Marcus reports
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 ‘They’ve played us for fools’: California Governor Gavin Newsom calls out fossil fuel industry to cheers at UN The California governor has thrown his support behind Biden and Harris’ 2024 re-election campaign but political commentators are speculating over a 2028 bid
Ballotpedia · Sep 20, 2023 Donald Trump’s share price in PredictIt’s 2024 Republican presidential primary market highest since at least September 2022 As of Sept. 19, 2023, former President Donald Trump (R) leads in both RealClearPolitics’ (RCP) Republican presidential primary polling average and PredictIt’s Republican presidential primary market.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023 California truck drivers ask Newsom to sign bill saving jobs as self-driving big rigs are tested California lawmakers and union leaders are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that would save jobs as large self-driving trucks are tested on public roads
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023 There is ‘no real evidence’ Biden will replace Harris on the 2024 ticket. So why is the chatter persisting? Shaking up the ticket would also shake up the entire Democratic Party at a time when most agree it can’t afford weakness, John Bowden writes
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023 Gavin Newsom mocks Republicans as ‘student government’ over Biden impeachment inquiry ‘I mean, this is a perversity with what the founding fathers ever conceived of and imagined,’ California governor tells CNN
WEKU · Sep 18, 2023 $250K reward offered for assailant who shot Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said he believed the shooting of deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer was a "targeted attack." But the motive was not yet known.
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023 California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will sign climate-focused transparency laws for big business California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he plans to sign into law a pair of climate-focused bills intended to force major corporations to be more transparent about greenhouse gas emissions and the financial risks stemming from global warming
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023 California lawsuit says oil giants for deceived public on climate, seeks funds for storm damage The state of California has filed a lawsuit against some of the world's largest oil and gas companies, claiming they deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels blamed for climate change-related storms and wildfires that caused billions of dollars in damage