California governor

Democrats have run California for years, but in a nationally critical election the party is being confronted by the limits of its own power: the race for governor is out of control.

Here’s a snapshot of the top candidates for governor’s incomes and taxes. Billionaire Tom Steyer dwarfs them all.

The Trump administration ordered the restart of a Santa Barbara oil pipeline shut since the 2015 Refugio spill, invoking emergency powers under the Defense Production Act. But California officials say the move defies court orders and state oversight.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has positioned himself as a national public health leader by staking out science-backed policies in contrast with the Trump administration.

Eight Democrats and two Republicans have filed officially to run for California governor by the Friday deadline. The crowded field could give GOP candidates a boost.

The nonpartisan California Legislative Analyst’s Office, or LAO, is recommending state lawmakers reject Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed $200 million zero-emission vehicle incentive program.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered most state employees to return to the office four days a week starting July 1, up from a required twice per week. The mandate received pushback from state workers.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom suspended the death penalty and ordered the dismantling of death row. He unveiled changes at San Quentin that include a new education center.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Wednesday approving emergency funding for reproductive clinics following the loss of federal funds.

Many veterans turn to private companies for help filing disability claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs and then face bills that run well into the thousands of dollars.

Gov. Gavin Newsom included no new funding for local journalism in his recent budget proposal, walking back an August 2024 deal with Google to commit $175 million over five years to help the diminishing industry.

California faces a $2.9 billion budget deficit for the next fiscal year, one that’s drastically smaller than an $18 billion shortfall forecast last fall, according to Governor Gavin Newsom’s January budget proposal released on Friday.