Gavin Christopher Newsom (/ nuːsəm / NEW-səm; born October 10, 1967) is an American politician and businessman serving as the 40th governor of California since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he served from 2011 to 2019 as the 49th lieutenant governor of California and from 2004 to 2011 as the 42nd mayor of San Francisco.

4 days ago · Governor Newsom ordered the activation of more than 2,500 California National Guard service members to augment firefighting operations and support local law enforcement to protect communities from looting. The Governor’s National Guard activation started with his emergency proclamation on Tuesday, January 7 with over 600 service members deployed

5 days ago · Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California. He previously served as Lieutenant Governor of California and Mayor of San Francisco. He was sworn into office on January 7, 2019.

4 days ago · California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced changes to the state's fire laws following a meeting with President Donald Trump on Thursday.. Why It Matters. Newsom's announcement after wildfires ...

6 days ago · Mr. Newsom so far has said little about the litigation, allowing Rob Bonta, the California attorney general, to be the face of the state’s legal battle against Mr. Trump.

Feb 4, 2025 · SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s Democratic-dominated Assembly endorsed up to $50 million in funding Monday to defend the state’s progressive policies against challenges by the Trump administration.. The legislation sets aside $25 million for the state Department of Justice to fight legal battles against the federal government, and another $25 …

Jan 24, 2025 · News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he will issue an executive order to harden communities from wind-propelled wildfires that turn into urban firestorms. Washington, D.C. — After meeting with key state and federal leaders on recovery...

May 11, 2024 · California has a budget deficit of $27.6 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday — a gap so wide that he’s proposing eliminating 10,000 vacant state jobs and cutting spending across 260 state programs. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Jan 13, 2025 · The deal includes $25 million Newsom had proposed for the state Department of Justice to fight the federal government in court shortly after Trump’s reelection in November — plus $25 million...

2 days ago · California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is taking a friendlier approach to President Trump as he adjusts to the new political realities of governing amid a GOP-dominated Washington. This week Newsom ...