Coal company’s $1 billion lawsuit tossed out against Oakland tossed outA $1 billion lawsuit against the city of Oakland by coal company Insight Terminal Solutions was dismissed by a Kentucky judge for lacking jurisdiction on Sept. 30. Later that day, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill requiring full environmental review for all new coal facilities.The Mercury News2d agoWhole story →EconomyJusticecoal terminal lawsuit dismissal
What Newsom signed and vetoedSee how California bills signed or vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026 affect electricity costs, housing, immigration, insurance and AI in the Bay Area.The Mercury News7d agoWhole story →TechnologyBuildGavin Newsomcalifornia bill signings
Will an early switch to winter-blend gasoline give California drivers a price break?As prices keep soaring, Gov. Gavin Newsom moves up the start of the cheaper fuel by one month.The Mercury News8d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetGavin Newsomcalifornia gas price relief
Gov. Newsom talks climate with world leaders at UN, accuses Trump of abdicating that responsibilityBy JENNIFER McDERMOTT NEW YORK (AP) — Saying President Donald Trump has abdicated his responsibilities on climate change, California Gov. Gavin Newsom met with world and business leaders Wednesday to advance climate action and clean energy on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. State and local governments are leading, he said, as “Trump is […]The Mercury News13d agoWhole story →PlanetGavin Newsomun general assembly
California ranks No. 2 in the nation for steep electricity prices, this report saysOnly Hawaii is higher, but Gov. Gavin Newsom's office fires back at the report's authors.The Mercury News20d agoWhole story →PlanetGavin Newsomelectricity price report
California sets pioneering testing standards for wildfire-affected homesAltadenans celebrated Gavin Newsom signing a package of wildfire-related bills on Sept. 14. Some protections come too late for Eaton fire survivors. They fought for them anyway.The Mercury News23d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetGavin NewsomS 1642california wildfire relief laws signed
California governor signs mortgage relief bills for wildfire victimsLegislation that will extend mortgage relief to victims of the January 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires and establish a similar permanent program for disaster victims statewide was signed into law Tuesday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.The Mercury News23d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetGavin Newsomcalifornia wildfire relief legislation
