Newsom orders state agencies to inventory crime prevention effortsGov. Gavin Newsom is directing state agencies to better collaborate on public safety. The push is attempting to cut down on wait times for crime victims accessing services and take inventory of the state’s violence prevention efforts under his tenure, according to an executive order obtained by The Sacramento Bee.Santa Rosa Press Democrat1d agoWhole story →JusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia crime prevention order
Walters: Gavin Newsom’s legacy is one of big promises undercut by costly mismanagementWhatever accomplishments Gavin Newsom might claim from his eight years as governor, he will also leave a legacy of mismanagement that has squandered untold billions of taxpayers’ dollars.Santa Rosa Press Democrat2d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia budget crisis
CA state workers begin 1-day strike over return-to-office, pay, healthCalifornia state workers began a one-day strike Wednesday, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration to agree to a new contract that increases workers’ pay, ensures affordable healthcare access and allows more flexibility for remote work.Santa Rosa Press Democrat2d agoWhole story →HealthEconomyGavin Newsom
Endorsement: Reject Prop. 39 and keep Donald Trump’s election paranoia out of CaliforniaSay no to an expensive voting overhaul that creates new hurdles for legitimate voters in the state.Santa Rosa Press Democrat8d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentDonald Trumpcalifornia prop 39 vote
Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV adsPresident Donald Trump must cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote his political message, a federal judge ordered Sunday night, even as the administration said the ad campaign was coming to an end.Santa Rosa Press Democrat12d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentDonald Trumptaxpayer funded ad controversy
The Bay Area killers who may have death sentences commutedMore than 500 condemned inmates from across the state — and more than 40 in Bay Area counties — could have their death sentences commuted by Gov. Gavin Newsom.Santa Rosa Press Democrat15d agoWhole story →JusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia death penalty commutations
Newsom mulls sparing lives of all 563 prisoners on death row in CaliforniaGov. Gavin Newsom ramped up talks after a botched execution in Tennessee.Santa Rosa Press Democrat16d agoWhole story →JusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia death row commutations
Ex-Newsom aide Dana Williamson’s sentencing pushed to DecemberThe federal authorities prosecuting Dana Williamson, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s chief of staff who pleaded guilty in a federal corruption case earlier this year, have agreed to delay her sentencing to Dec. 10, according to court records.Santa Rosa Press Democrat16d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin Newsomcorruption case sentencing
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.Santa Rosa Press Democrat17d agoWhole story →PlanetJusticeGavin Newsomcoal terminal lawsuit dismissal
Fury in California after Trump suggests Iran could ‘take out’ LA or San DiegoGov. Gavin Newsom called the president “dangerous and deranged” after his remarks at a political rally, where President Trump said the Iran war was necessary to “keep the world safe.”Santa Rosa Press Democrat17d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeGavin Newsomtrump iran war remarks
Newsom vetoes bills to block federal immigration agents from state employmentDays after signing a package of bills to rebuff aspects of federal immigration enforcement in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed two bills from Los Angeles lawmakers that targeted public employment for federal agents.Santa Rosa Press Democrat22d agoWhole story →EconomyJusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia immigration bills vetoed
Gavin Newsom signs bill distinguishing e-bikes and e-motos in CaliforniaStarting next year, an electric motorcycle that can speed over 28 mph can no longer be marketed as an e-bike in California, according to legislation signed Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Senate Bill 1167, introduced by Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, clarifies which vehicles do and do not classify as Class 1, 2 or 3 electric bicycles.…Santa Rosa Press Democrat23d agoWhole story →CommerceJusticeGavin NewsomS 1167california e bike legislation signing
Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm electionsThe bipartisan bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, aims to prevent China’s auto industry from gaining a foothold in the U.S. market.Santa Rosa Press Democrat23d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityBernie MorenoElissa Slotkinchinese car ban bill delay
Newsom signs bills pushing back on Trump’s immigration agendaGov. Gavin Newsom signed a raft of bills designed to push back on the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement in California.Santa Rosa Press Democrat24d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia immigration bills signed
New CA law bans officers from using electric shock glovesCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law banning local, state and federal officers like ICE from using gloves that deliver electric shocks.Santa Rosa Press Democrat24d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia shock glove ban
Newsom signs fireworks oversight law prompted by deadly Esparto explosionFireworks companies operating in California will face tighter licensing and regulatory requirements under a bill signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.Santa Rosa Press Democrat25d agoWhole story →JusticeGavin NewsomS 828california fireworks law signing
Newsom signs bills creating security protections for religious worshippersCalifornia now bans people from protesting, harassing or blocking people exiting or entering a religious facility within a certain radius, after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Friday that shore up state protections for religious worshippers.Santa Rosa Press Democrat28d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia worship protection bills signed
Story behind police constraint vetoed by NewsomThe so-called "Lemon Pound Cake Bill" -- nicknamed for a song mocking the police -- was vetoed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.Santa Rosa Press Democrat1mo agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia police bill veto
Trump says Iran-backed Houthis asked US not to target themPresident Donald Trump said Iran-backed Houthis have asked the U.S. to abstain from targeting the militant group amid a worsening clash with Saudi Arabia.Santa Rosa Press Democrat1mo agoWhole story →EconomySecurityDonald Trumpus houthi conflict escalation
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff seeks to delay sentencing because of health issuesDana Williamson, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s onetime chief of staff, is seeking to delay her criminal sentencing date for political corruption because of health issues, according to documents filed last week in federal court.Santa Rosa Press Democrat2mo agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia corruption sentencing