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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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Newsom Names Two New Wardens, Fills Police Standards Posts
Kimberly Thornton and Brian Allo, both Republicans and both acting wardens since 2025, were elevated to lead High Desert and California State Prison, Los Angeles County, at $199,332 a year.
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Newsom Appoints 23 Superior Court Judges Across California
Governor Gavin Newsom named 23 Superior Court judges, including 21 standard and two interim appointments, spanning 15 counties from Alameda to Ventura, with each position paying $244,727.
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Newsom Appoints Six Californians to Veterinary, Behavioral Sciences, Podiatric and Naturopathic Boards
Governor Gavin Newsom announced six appointments to California professional boards, including a West Hollywood veterinarian and two reappointments to the Board of Naturopathic Medicine.
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Newsom Opens Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Los Angeles
The 200,000-square-foot expansion gives Space Shuttle Endeavour a permanent home in vertical launch position, which the Governor's office describes as the world's only authentic display of a shuttle in launch configuration.
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Newsom Appoints Five to California Health and Behavioral Science Boards, Reappoints Two
Governor Gavin Newsom announced seven appointments to California boards overseeing veterinary medicine, behavioral sciences, podiatric and naturopathic medicine, with most compensated at $100 per diem.
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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.
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Newsom Appoints Six Californians to Health, Education and Emergency Services Boards
Governor Gavin Newsom announced six appointments to state boards covering special education, nursing, tobacco research, emergency medical services, behavioral health and respiratory care.
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Newsom Appoints Twelve to California District Agricultural Association Fair Boards
Governor Gavin Newsom announced twelve appointments and reappointments to district agricultural association fair boards across California, from the Cow Palace to Lake County. None require Senate confirmation or compensation.
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Newsom Appoints Garry South to California Water Commission, Names Seven Others to State Boards
Governor Gavin Newsom announced eight appointments, including veteran political strategist Garry South to the California Water Commission and reappointments to the state accountancy board and a regional water quality board.
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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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Governor Newsom's Schedule for October 16, 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom has left the state, according to his official schedule for Friday, October 16, 2026, released by the Governor's Press Office in Sacramento.
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Newsom Announces Appointments to Housing, Energy and Water Boards
Governor Gavin Newsom announced appointments including a new Deputy Secretary of Housing Policy, a Business and Consumer Services Agency policy advisor, and reappointments to regional water quality boards.
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Newsom Touts $4.5 Trillion California Economy at Long Beach Summit
Governor says the state has added more than $1.58 trillion since he took office and is pushing a $7.5 billion research bond as his final bill.
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Newsom Announces Appointments to Utilities Commission and Dental, Water Boards
Governor Gavin Newsom announced appointments including a new Chief Policy Advisor at the California Public Utilities Commission and reappointments to the Dental Board and regional water quality boards.
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Newsom Announces Four Appointments, Including Two Cal OES Chief Deputy Directors
Governor Gavin Newsom appointed two chief deputy directors at the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, plus members of a domestic violence council and the student aid commission.
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Newsom Announces Eight Appointments Across California Agencies
Governor Gavin Newsom named appointees to the State Board of Education, Office of Data and Innovation, Caltrans, Health Care Services, Rehabilitation, State Hospitals and Managed Health Care, plus a youth commission seat.
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Newsom Announces Four Appointments, Including New General Services Director
Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Jason Kenney to lead the Department of General Services and named three others to state boards, including two reappointments to the State Bar of California.
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Newsom Appoints Katie Porter to California Community Colleges Board of Governors
Governor Gavin Newsom announced six appointments, including former Congresswoman Katie Porter to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and housing roles for Rachel Rosner and Michael Duarte.
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Governor Newsom Returns to California
Governor Gavin Newsom has returned to the state, his office announced in a brief schedule notice for September 24, 2026, released from Sacramento.
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Governor Newsom's Schedule for September 21, 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom has left the state, his office announced in a brief schedule notice for Monday, September 21, 2026, with no destination or reason given.
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Newsom Signs Dozens of California Bills, Vetoes 24 Including Prior Authorization and Foster Youth Aid Measures
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a slate of bills covering recycling, criminal procedure, housing and health, while vetoing 24 measures including health care prior authorizations and foster youth disaster aid.
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Newsom Signs 2026 Budget Act and Dozens of Bills, Vetoes 24
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 113, the 2026 Budget Act, plus budget trailer bills and dozens of policy measures, while vetoing 24 bills including telework and food assistance proposals.
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Newsom Appoints Katie Porter to California Community Colleges Board of Governors
Governor Gavin Newsom announced six appointments, including former Congresswoman Katie Porter to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and housing roles for Rachel Rosner and Michael Duarte.
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Newsom Nominates Five Court of Appeal Justices, Appoints Two Superior Court Judges
Governor Gavin Newsom nominated five justices to California courts of appeal and appointed two superior court judges in Orange and Santa Clara counties, with salaries up to $280,052.
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Newsom Announces Appointments to Technology, Health and Workforce Posts
Governor Newsom named Holly Pearson as chief counsel at the California Department of Technology and made eight other appointments and reappointments to health and workforce panels.
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Governor Newsom Announces Four Appointments, Including Housing and Corrections Officials
Newsom appoints Patrick Brown as Chief Deputy Director at the Housing Development and Finance Committee, plus three other roles in corrections and on the Governor's Military Council.
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Newsom Signs 47 Bills, From Medi-Cal Coverage to Tribal Gaming Compacts
Governor Gavin Newsom signed 47 bills covering Medi-Cal managed care, firearms, tribal gaming compacts, jury service, pesticide testing and student housing for foster youth.
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Newsom Announces Appointments to Parole Board, 911 Advisory Board and Transportation Commission
Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Kasey Young to the State 911 Advisory Board and Nancy Miller to the California Transportation Commission, and named or reappointed seven members to the Board of Parole Hearings.
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Governor Newsom Returns to California
Governor Gavin Newsom has returned to California, his press office announced Saturday. The brief update confirmed his presence back in the state.
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