Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom hinted he wants to pursue kidnapping charges against Ron DeSantis over migrant flights to California. Can the California governor do that?

Gov. Gavin Newsom is getting pressure from his political allies to begin spending money on health care that the state raised by fining Californians who go without health insurance. But Newsom says the state can't afford to.

Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled out a plan to speed construction of major public infrastructure and demanded quick votes from lawmakers. His Democratic allies put the proposals on ice.

Chico police identify a third suspect in mass shooting. Also, Governor Gavin Newsom wants to speed up construction with a permit reform package, and what this month's earthquake means for the North State.

The governor’s building plan would adjust an environmental law known for stalling housing, dams and other projects. One environmental group said, “we have never been more disappointed in a California governor than we are with Gov. Newsom.”

Though the budget deficit has grown to nearly $32 billion, Newsom said he does not plan to dip into the state’s rainy day fund, instead proposing a mix of funding delays, cuts and renewing a tax on health insurers.

Beginning this year, California’s homeowners have a new wildfire safety standard to meet. Also, Gov. Gavin Newsom is currently presenting his $306.5 billion spending plan which includes filling the deficit, and that plan includes cuts to the state's climate commitments.

A year after spending a $100 billion surplus, California lawmakers must fill a deficit. Recent bank failures, climbing interest rates and a high-profile fight over the federal debt limit all pose considerable risks to the state's economy and budget.

A teenager was killed in a shooting in Chico over the weekend. Also, the former UC Davis student accused of a string of stabbings pleads not guilty to charges, and a new ordinance in Berkeley would help support contractors.

A spokesperson for the Department of Water Resources explains how it will manage water from Spring snowmelt. Also, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new hotline for reporting hate acts, and California legislators propose offering loans to head off hospital closures.