Republican DeSantis faces risks in debate against Democrat Newsom amid struggling US presidential bid
By Tim Reid and Alexandra Ulmer U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis will use a televised debate against California's
2023-11-30 19:21
Who is Laphonza Butler, California's next senator?
Laphonza Butler, the woman selected by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to succeed the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, is a longtime union leader and abortion rights advocate, who also will be the first out Black lesbian to enter Congress.
2023-10-03 02:26
California's Newsom promoting Biden in '24 - and perhaps himself in '28
By Joseph Ax Shortly after Wednesday's second Republican presidential debate concluded, California Governor Gavin Newsom was holding court
2023-09-30 18:19
Why Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis are both itching to debate each other
Joe Biden's aides and Sean Hannity agree on this: They both would like to see Gavin Newsom debate Ron DeSantis.
2023-08-14 02:19
California school board adopts social studies textbooks that include gay rights after warnings from governor
A Southern California school board on Friday adopted a social studies curriculum that includes gay rights that was approved by parents and teachers after initially rejecting it.
2023-07-22 20:53
LA mayor says Newsom should appoint Rep. Barbara Lee to Senate in case of vacancy
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Sunday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom should "absolutely" appoint Rep. Barbara Lee to the Senate should Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat become vacant before the end of her term.
2023-06-19 00:15
Newsom's vow to appoint a Black woman to the Senate looms large amid Feinstein health concerns
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom stepped on stage at the state Democratic Party Convention this weekend, Vilma Dawson applauded with the visible faith of someone who had supported him through multiple elections and a recall campaign.
2023-05-30 08:16
California governor responds to recommended reparations payments for Black residents
California's governor responded Wednesday to the reparations payments for some Black state residents that were recommended by a task force looking at how to mitigate injustices and discrimination stemming from slavery.
2023-05-11 06:53