KPIX 5 talks to principle Senate candidates ahead of primary
The U.S. Senate race that's part of the California primary election next week features appointed incumbent Alex Padilla facing off with a Trump supporter and a billionaire.
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The U.S. Senate race that's part of the California primary election next week features appointed incumbent Alex Padilla facing off with a Trump supporter and a billionaire.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, a day after a high-profile meeting in San Francisco with the visiting prime minister of New Zealand.
Gov. Newsom and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern focused on climate change during their San Francisco summit Friday, but the two leaders also touched on gun control.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and the state's legislative leaders announced swift action to pass new gun control initiatives Wednesday, including a bill allowing lawsuits against illegal gun manufacturers and distributors, following a mass shooting at a Texas elementary school that left 18 children and two adults dead.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened Monday to impose mandatory water restrictions if residents don't use less on their own as a drought drags on and the hotter summer months approach.
A state proposal that would provide more help for the mentally ill includes a provision that would force some patients into treatment, a provision that's generating both criticism and support.
Despite announcing a record-smashing budget surplus of nearly $100 billion on Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to spend that money would likely push the state toward a "fiscal cliff" next year, a state analyst said Monday.
Following dozens of freeway shootings in the Bay Area, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced funding to install cameras. Family members who lost loved ones say the cameras can't come fast enough.
California is entering the next budget year with a record-smashing surplus of nearly $100 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday.
In response to the leaked draft of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade Monday, California legislators promised to provide voters a chance to add abortion protections to the state's constitution this fall.
Senate Democrats said Thursday California's budget surplus soared to a record $68 billion this past year, fueling new spending proposals like giving $8 billion back to taxpayers in the form of $200 checks.
The mayors of California's 11 largest cities asked Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature on Monday to approve $3 billion over three years in the state budget for flexible homeless funding to go directly to cities.
Californians have not heeded Governor Gavin Newsom's calls for voluntary conservation, falling far short of the 15% target goal.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered state agencies to terminate contracts with companies or individuals subject to U.S. sanctions because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Gas industry analysts say there's likely relief on the way for California drivers fed up with high gas prices but caution it may not arrive until Christmas.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday announced that the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup is recommending that all adults fully vaccinated with Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines receive a six-month COVID-19 booster shot.
Unspecified "family obligations" prompted California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday to suddenly cancel his trip to Scotland for the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, a huge gathering of international leaders on a subject that is among his highest priorities.
Two of Gov. Gavin Newsom's children have tested positive for the coronavirus and his family is following "all COVID protocols," his office announced Friday.
For the first time since his election, President Joe Biden boarded Air Force One Monday to head to California for a tour of the devastation left in the wake of the Caldor Fire and give support to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who faces a recall election on Tuesday.
Political analysts say recent polls and early returns indicate Newsom can be cautiously confident he'll get to keep his job.
While Gov. Gavin Newsom has been spending the final days before the recall election urging a no vote, his opponents remain entrenched in their belief he should be ousted from office.
Governor Gavin Newsom has kicked off a four day campaign swing to encourage Californians to vote no on the recall. The event in San Francisco was likely a preview of what voters across the state will hear from the governor over the next month.
Governor Gavin Newsom's Wednesday announcement on a statewide teacher vaccination policy was major news for educators and parents. It also resolved a potential political problem just as recall instructions are heading to voters.
Gov. Gavin Newson boldly predicted Friday that if there was a massive surge in unvaccinated Californians getting a shot of vaccine, the rapid rise of COVID delta variant cases and indoor mask mandates for business and public places could end within 30 days.
The California Department of Public Health formally recommended Wednesday that state residents resume wearing face coverings indoors, regardless of their vaccination status.
