Gavin Newsom
California’s ‘Trump-proofing’ likely won’t include AI — at least not yet
President-elect Trump has vowed to rescind an executive order that imposed AI safeguards, and could use tech to enable mass deportations. How far will California go in the other direction?
California’s budget is ‘roughly balanced,’ but deficits could grow under Trump
The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office projects a relatively small $2 billion shortfall for 2025-26, but says the state can’t afford new programs. Gov. Newsom has complained about attention on the office’s deficit estimates.
Gavin Newsom pledged to release his tax returns every year. The last one was for 2020
Gov. Newsom just bought a $9 million house in Marin County, but his sources of income haven’t been made public recently. He had pledged to release his tax returns.
One issue Trump and Newsom agree on? Homeless encampments
Experts predict funding cuts and policy changes. But Trump and Newsom appear to agree on encampment sweeps.
Newsom uses a stunt to position himself as a leader of the anti-Trump resistance
Gavin Newsom called a special session of the Legislature “to safeguard California values" from a Trump administration. The false declaration of urgency achieves what Newsom likely wants: national media coverage that probably wouldn’t happen otherwise.
Newsom calls special session to ‘Trump-proof’ California
Newsom wants the new Legislature to ‘protect’ California from Donald Trump on civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and immigrant families. The session will start Dec. 2.
Trump’s deportation plan brings fear and sadness at California’s border
The president-elect’s border policies could hit trade, privacy, and immigrant families living in California.
Don’t expect Kamala Harris’ loss to boost Gavin Newsom’s presidential prospects
California’s governor faces a lot of obstacles to a plausible run for president in 2028, even if he does help lead the resistance to Donald Trump.
California will likely feel the consequences of Donald Trump’s decisive victory
There's no reason to believe that Donald Trump will not continue using California as a punching bag during his second stint as president. But many may wonder what Kamala Harris's defeat now means for Gavin Newsom's ambitions.
Newsom provides welfare to the wealthy, skimps on anti-homelessness programs
This week Gov. Gavin Newsom promised $750 million to a few already wealthy entertainment producers and $827 million to cities and counties helping homeless people gain shelter.
Why Newsom wants California taxpayers to spend millions more subsidizing Hollywood
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants the next state budget to more than double a tax credit for the entertainment industry, despite its overstated value to California's economy.