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Governor Newsom Leaves California, Schedule for November 10 Released
Governor Gavin Newsom has left the state, his office announced in a brief schedule release for November 10, 2026. No destination or reason for the travel was given.
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Wiener, elected to Pelosi's San Francisco seat, vows quick push for federal AI regulation
The California state senator, author of SB 1047 and SB 53, says he wants a seat on a congressional AI select committee and opposes broad federal preemption of state AI laws.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentHealthBusinessArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEnergyCongressLaw EnforcementEnvironmentUSAElectionDemocratic PartyFederal Government Scott Wienerartificial intelligence regulationdata centerselectricityNvidiaJensen HuangMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnologyAnthropicMETRCalifornia
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Newsom Touts CARE Act as Nearly 12,000 Californians Connect to Services
Governor Newsom celebrates CARE Act progress at a Sacramento convening, citing 11,912 people connected to services, 6,531 petitions filed across 56 counties and a second straight drop in homelessness.
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Media Monitor: L.A. Times Columnist Says Midterm Voters "Flipped Off" Trump; Faults Newsom on Death Penalty
L.A. Times columnist George Skelton says midterm voters rejected President Trump over the war, tariffs and conduct, and criticizes Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to commute 548 death sentences.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyLegalState Governments midterm electionsDonald TrumpGavin Newsomdeath penaltyCaliforniaGeorge SkeltonLos Angeles TimesL.A. Times Politics
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Newsom Proclaims November 2026 Native American Heritage Month
California Governor Gavin Newsom declares November 2026 Native American Heritage Month, citing 100,000 acres returned, $200 million in backing and historic Native American election wins.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesElectionEnvironment Native American Heritage MonthGavin NewsomCaliforniaDeb HaalandPeggy Flanagantribal land returnproclamationCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Warns Federal Judges of Risk in Seizing Ballots Before Election Results Certified
Governor Newsom sent a letter to California's four chief federal district judges flagging legal resources for weighing search warrants for ballots, citing threats from the Trump administration.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentLegalWhite House Gavin NewsomCaliforniaelection integritysearch warrantsTrump administrationU.S. Department of Justice2026 electionCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Says California Is Ready to Defend Election From Federal Interference
The governor's office says new election-interference felonies, nearly $40 million for counties and a letter to federal judges will protect Tuesday's vote, and that federal attempts to toss 20,000 ballots failed three times last week.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Gavin NewsomCaliforniaElection Day 2026election securityDepartment of Justicevote by mailCalOESCalifornia Governors OfficeDonald Trumpvoter fraud
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DHS Says California Released Nearly 24,000 Criminal Illegal Aliens From Jail Since January 2025
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin accuses Governor Gavin Newsom and California sanctuary politicians of ignoring ICE detainers and releasing nearly 24,000 criminal illegal aliens since January 20, 2025.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementCaliforniaGavin NewsomMarkwayne Mullinsanctuary policiesillegal immigration
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Media Monitor: NPR Health Reports on Anhedonia, Medicare Advantage Exits and Paid Family Leave
NPR Health reports on anhedonia, a condition it calls depression's "silent sister," plus Medicare Advantage plans leaving markets and more fathers taking paid bonding leave.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessMedical ScienceEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesFederal Government anhedoniaJudith JosephMedicare AdvantageMedicare open enrollmentpaid family leaveCaliforniaKFFNPR Health
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Newsom Warns Federal Judges of Potential Election Interference Ahead of Tuesday's Vote
California Governor Gavin Newsom has written to the chief judges of the state's four federal district courts, urging scrutiny of any search warrants seeking ballots before results are certified on December 11.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalDemocratic Party Gavin NewsomCaliforniaelection integrityU.S. Department of Justicesearch warrantsDonald Trump2026 midterm electionsCalifornia Governors Office
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California Says Over 500,000 Reached as It Expands Immigration Legal Help
California says state-funded legal services and community outreach have reached more than 500,000 people, as a $193 million budget investment expands legal help for families, farmworkers and detainees.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Gavin NewsomCaliforniaimmigration legal servicesICE detentionfarmworkersMonique LimónRobert RivasCalifornia Governors Office
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California Partners With 112 Community Groups to Fight Overdose Crisis With $21 Million
California is investing more than $21 million with 112 community organizations to prevent opioid and stimulant use, distribute naloxone and connect people to treatment and recovery services.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement CaliforniaGavin Newsomopioid crisisnaloxoneDepartment of Health Care ServicesMichelle Baasssubstance use treatmentCalifornia Governors Office
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First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom Closes Out Gender Equity Summit With Roadmap to Build Women's Wealth
Jennifer Siebel Newsom hosted her fourth and final Gender Equity Summit, unveiling a California Women's Wealth Advisory Council roadmap to expand women's access to capital and close the wealth gap.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomySocial IssuesEducation Gender Equity SummitJennifer Siebel NewsomCalifornia Women's Wealth Advisory CouncilGavin Newsomwomen's wealth gapventure capitalCaliforniaCalifornia Governors Office
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California Opens First Prop 1-Funded Behavioral Health Facility in San Rafael
Governor Newsom said the state has delivered 102% of the residential treatment beds and 104% of the outpatient slots promised to voters, ahead of schedule.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsSocial IssuesMedical ScienceLegalGeneral PoliticsHousingMental Health Proposition 1Gavin NewsomRitter CenterBehavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure ProgramhomelessnessSan RafaelCalifornia Governors Officebehavioral healthMarin CountyCalifornia Health and Human ServicesKim JohnsonCaliforniaPoint-in-Time countencampments
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Census Bureau Releases First ACS Data on Sewer Systems and Electric Vehicles
About 118 million housing units are on public sewers and 7.3 million households, or 5.5%, own at least one electric vehicle, with California leading at roughly 14%.
Science & TechnologyBusinessUSAEconomyReal EstateEnergyEnvironmentPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEducationSocial Issues U.S. Census BureauAmerican Community Surveyelectric vehiclesseptic systemspublic sewerhouseholdsalternative energyCaliforniaeducational attainmentpoverty rates
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FTC and Nine States Sue Toast Inc. Over Hidden Fees and Hard-to-Cancel Subscriptions
Federal Trade Commission and nine states sue restaurant software and fintech firm Toast Inc., alleging hidden and unauthorized fees, unwanted add-ons, undelivered "24/7/365" support and difficult cancellations.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Toast Inc.Federal Trade Commissionlawsuithidden feesrestaurant softwaresubscription cancellationCalifornia
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California Seizes More Than $230 Million in Illicit Cannabis This Year
California authorities have seized or destroyed more than 139,000 pounds of illicit cannabis worth over $230 million in 2026, Governor Newsom announced, with $1.47 billion seized since the task force began.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsLegalEnvironmentSocial Issues Gavin NewsomUnified Cannabis Enforcement Task Forceillicit cannabisCalifornia Department of Cannabis ControlCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlifecannabis enforcementCaliforniaCalifornia Governors Office
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California Names New Labor Agency Building After Dolores Huerta
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the honor Friday, two days after ordering flags at half-staff and as Los Angeles lit City Hall red and white in memory of the labor and civil rights leader.
Politics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsSocial IssuesUSALegal Dolores HuertaGavin NewsomCalifornia Labor and Workforce Development AgencyStewart KnoxCalifornia labor movementEmployment Development Departmentbuilding namingCalifornia Governors OfficeKaren BassLos Angelescivil rightsfarm workerslabor movementwomen's rightsLA Mayors OfficeMonica RodriguezLos Angeles City HallNational Farm Workers AssociationCaliforniaJennifer Siebel NewsomUnited Farm WorkersDelano grape boycottCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom
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Port of Oakland Releases October 2026 Maritime Newsletter
Port of Oakland publishes its October 2026 Maritime Newsletter, covering September cargo volume statistics, a European delegation visit and a new Oakland fireboat.
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Media Monitor: Futurism Highlights AI Research, Restaurant Robot Incident and Health Findings in Year's Top Stories
Futurism is reporting on its top stories of the year so far, including AI research findings, a robot rampage at a California restaurant, and a parasite linked to cognition.
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Newsom Orders State Action to Shield Highway 1 From El Niño Storms
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order at Crystal Cove State Park directing state agencies to prepare Highway 1 and coastal communities for El Niño storms and longer-term climate threats.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherEnvironmentState GovernmentsClimate ChangeTransportationDisasters Gavin NewsomHighway 1El NiñoCaliforniaCaltransexecutive orderCrystal Cove State ParkCalifornia Governors Office
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DHS Highlights Arrests of Convicted Murderers, Child Abusers and Gang Members in ICE Custody
DHS released a list of "worst illegal aliens" in ICE custody, including Vietnamese and Surenos gang members convicted of murder, child abuse and robbery, as Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended enforcement.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesMilitary U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementMarkwayne Mullinillegal aliensgang membersCaliforniaMS-13
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Newsom Proclaims Larry Itliong Day, Honoring Filipino-American Labor Leader
California Governor Gavin Newsom declares October 25, 2026 as Larry Itliong Day, honoring the Filipino-American labor leader on the 113th anniversary of his birth during Filipino American Heritage Month.
Politics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Larry Itliong DayGavin NewsomCaliforniaFilipino American Heritage MonthUnited Farm Workers of AmericaDelano grape strikelabor movementCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Touts Record-Low Crime and Recidivism at San Quentin Film Festival
Governor Newsom visited San Quentin for the third annual in-prison film festival, citing historic crime declines, record-low recidivism and $546.8 million in prevention and victim services since 2019.
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Newsom Offers $300,000 in Rewards for Six Unsolved California Murders
Governor Gavin Newsom announced six $50,000 rewards for information leading to arrests and convictions in unsolved murders across San Mateo, Sacramento, Fresno, San Diego, Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
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Newsom Grants 27 Pardons and 30 Commutations
California Governor Gavin Newsom granted 27 pardons and 30 commutations, bringing his totals in office to 303 pardons, 199 commutations and 45 reprieves, his office announced Thursday.
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Newsom Signs Executive Order to Coordinate California's Public Safety Strategy
Governor Newsom signs an executive order creating an interagency effort on community safety, citing falling crime rates and $546.8M in prevention and victim services investment since 2019.
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Newsom Proclaims October 2026 Disability Employment Awareness Month
Governor Gavin Newsom declares October 2026 Disability Employment Awareness Month, honoring 4.7 million Californians with disabilities and vowing to protect services amid federal uncertainty.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesEducation Gavin NewsomDisability Employment Awareness MonthCaliforniapeople with disabilitiesMaster Plan for Career EducationworkforceShirley N. WeberCalifornia Governors Office
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Governor Newsom Returns to California
California Governor Gavin Newsom has returned to the state, his office announced in a brief schedule notice for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, issued from Sacramento.
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Trump DOJ Charges 28 in California Voter Fraud Case as Officials Concede Citizens May Be on Suspect List
The charges follow claims of up to 190,000 illegal voters in the state and a list of 20,000 suspects that Los Angeles County says includes people born in the U.S.
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