Gov. Gavin Newsom releases last 4 years of his and first partner’s tax returns
It comes on the heels of an ongoing federal probe of his family’s finances and speculation about his anticipated 2028 presidential campaign.
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Here’s how much California’s minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2027
California’s new minimum wage will be one of the highest in the U.S. and more than $10 higher than the federal hourly rate.
Opinion: How one CA law created 1.2 million new headaches
AB 339 was supposed to stop California agencies from quietly outsourcing government jobs. A year in, it’s mostly produced paperwork.
This embattled consumer agency went 2 years without a director. Newsom finally appointed one
CalMatters’ reporting found the Professional Fiduciaries Bureau hasn’t stopped conflicts prohibited by its own code of conduct.
LA fire survivors say Newsom is trying to help utilities reduce their wildfire costs again
Survivors, insurance industry slam purported last-minute bills to shift wildfire costs away from utilities.
Newsom says documents ‘undercut repeated denials’ that LA raid was politically motivated
Federal agents’ text messages and depositions came to light this week via the ACLU’s request for a preliminary junction.
Newsom memoir sparked Ruby Rippey’s tell-all response — and disputes key detail in memoir
The timing of the account comes as Newsom ramps up toward his expected 2028 presidential run.
Aide involved in affair with Gavin Newsom in 2005 speaks out: 'Resentment is a luxury I can't afford'
'Resentment is a luxury I can't afford,' writes Ruby Rippey in Vanity Fair. Her first-person essay offers the most intimate description yet of the affair with the then-mayor of San Francisco.
Ruby Rippey reveals new, contradicting details of Newsom affair in Vanity Fair
The former staffer’s account of her affair with Gov. Gavin Newsom slightly contradicts his public account of their fling.
New reminder about Newsom’s old affair reinforces tie that binds him to Trump | Opinion
A woman who had an affair with Gov. Gavin Newsom decades ago shares her story with Vanity Fair. It shows how morally bankrupt behavior has invaded our politics.
California cannot keep rewarding utilities after catastrophic wildfires
Edison saw record profits and dividends after the Eaton fire and a state bailout. Legislators and Newsom may give them another.
Downtown Sacramento’s Return-To-Office lunch options
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: State employees returning to Downtown Sacramento following Gov. Newsom's Return-To-Office order are finding a vastly different universe from the vibrant metro area of 2019, the last time Sacramento food writer Becky Grunewald was on the Podcast. Many longtime lunch and coffee favorites have closed, moved, or offer only limited hours. Sacramento food writer Becky Grunewald joined us to talk about some current lunch options for the Downtown crowd, and other highlights of the local food scene. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/downtown-sacramentos-back-to-work-lunch-options/
The Backlash to Newsom’s Return-to-Office Mandate and HHS Withholds Medicaid Payments to California
Newsom’s return-to-office mandate may not help people “fall in love,” but it has created a standoff between the governor and California’s powerful state worker unions.
Newsom appointed a close ally to this state board. Environmental groups say he has a conflict of interest
Environmental groups want Board of Environmental Safety member Rhys Williams to resign over ties to a lobbying firm — the latest Newsom aide to land a plum state board seat.
Governor Newsom Doubles Down on California’s Commitment to Veterans with Major New Investments
The recently enacted state budget will help advance construction of the long-awaited Southern California Veterans Cemetery in Orange County. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate
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Newsom’s populist act: Oppose state billionaire tax, embrace federal one Gov. Gavin Newsom opposes the California wealth tax measure and supports one nationally. But there’s another tax-the-rich measure on the state ballot.
California’s RTO Policy Stricter Than Texas | Incarcerated Firefighter Hiring Bill | Crocker Jazz Nights
New reporting from CalMatters looking at how some other states have dealt with government workers and telework. A new bill would make it easier for formerly incarcerated firefighters to get hired. Finally, live jazz returns to Sacramento art museum.
Experts Expound: Newsom’s legacy
What one thing should Gavin Newsom focus on the most to solidify his legacy as governor? Our experts weigh in. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/experts-expound-newsoms-legacy/
Chabria: Newsom pushes California to crack down on sex trafficking — fast
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order calling major state agencies to come up with a plan within 60 days to work together to curb trafficking and help survivors.
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Gavin Newsom’s return-to-office rules are stricter than many states, including Texas California state workers must report to the office four days a week under an executive order from Gov. Gavin Newsom. Other states allow more remote work.
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How does California’s new $3,500 EV rebate work? First-time electric vehicle buyers in California could soon get thousands of dollars off the sticker price. Here’s how to apply.
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Gov. Newsom signs legislation making Farm to School funding permanent The bill establishes over $24 million in ongoing annual funding to support small and mid-sized farmers who supply fresh produce to public school classrooms. The goal is to strengthen regional food systems and expand nutrition education.
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As GOP cries fraud, Newsom backs Medicaid spending on housing and food Despite criticism from congressional Republicans and growing scrutiny from the Trump administration, Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat considering a presidential run, said he’s proud of California’s spending on social services in Medi-Cal.
