The Latest Breaking News from Gavin Newsom

Commentary: Joe Biden’s student loan plan is about buying votes, not solving problems

In my global travels over the last year, I’ve heard my share of vote-buying stories.

The Orange County Register · Aug 30, 2022

California advances bill that would see doctors punished for spreading false COVID information

A group has filed a lawsuit citing "First Amendment free speech" rights that claims the word "misinformation" has been weaponized.

Axios · Aug 30, 2022

California Senate passes bill to protect fast-food workers

A California bill that aims to improve and standardize working conditions for fast-food workers has won passage in the Senate, all but ensuring it will reach the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom despite firm opposition from business interests, which say it unfairly targets the fast-food industry and will drive up…

Los Angeles Times · Aug 30, 2022

Gov. Newsom hails effort to clear highway homeless camps. Here’s what he calls a success

Caltrans has removed 1,213 tons of trash — enough to fill 22 Olympic-size swimming pools — while clearing hundreds of homeless encampments in the past year, an achievement hailed this week by Gov. Gavin Newsom despite ongoing criticism of the highway program.

Tribune News Service · Aug 28, 2022

Anita Chabria: Violent crime is spiking in Trump's California. These counties blame everyone but themselves

Homicides are up across California and the blame experts are aiming their outrage at the usual suspects.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 27, 2022

Steve Lopez: We're days away from a Diablo Canyon decision. Here's why one side has a better argument

Should California extend the life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant?

Los Angeles Times · Aug 27, 2022

California budget to cover some out-of-state abortion travel

California is preparing to spend up to $20 million to bring women from other states to its abortion clinics

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2022

Decision on California's last nuke plant could be postponed

California legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office are discussing a compromise over the future of the state’s last operating nuclear power plant that could allow operator Pacific Gas & Electric to seek federal funds for a longer lifespan for the reactors

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022

Patricia Guerrero confirmed as California’s next chief justice, will go before voters

California Supreme Court Justice Patricia Guerrero won confirmation Friday to serve as the court’s next chief justice, following a hearing in which fellow justices and other legal colleagues praised her as uniquely qualified to lead the state’s judicial branch.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 26, 2022

California just set historic electric-car rules. Is state’s power grid up to the task?

California has made its historic decision to outlaw the sale of new cars that run on gas or diesel after 2035. But putting millions of green-energy vehicles on the road poses challenges and concerns that some experts say could complicate the state’s decision.

Tribune News Service · Aug 26, 2022