Newsom Includes $1.5 Billion for Electric Cars in Proposed Coronavirus Relief Bill

Alex Nester
January 6, 2021 3:30 PM

California governor Gavin Newsom (D.) proposed a multibillion-dollar coronavirus relief package that includes a $1.5 billion carveout for the electric-car industry—a longtime priority for the liberal governor.

CA Dem Who Pushed Plum Contract to Biden-Linked Firm Tapped for Senate Seat

Collin Anderson
December 22, 2020 5:15 PM

The California Democrat who fought to pay out a $35 million state contract to a Biden-linked consulting firm was selected to succeed Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate.

California Gov. Newsom’s Businesses Received Millions in PPP Loans

Alex Nester
December 9, 2020 7:45 PM

Several businesses partially owned by California governor Gavin Newsom (D.) received millions in Paycheck Protection Program loans intended for small businesses.

Court Strikes Another Blow Against California’s COVID Restrictions on Religious Services

Graham Piro
December 9, 2020 7:00 PM

Strict lockdowns on religious services are on life support after a federal appeals court ruled in favor of a California church challenging indoor-worship bans.

Biden’s EPA Frontrunner Worked to Ban Gas-Powered Cars

California bureaucrat drew bipartisan backlash over 'crooked' environmentalist agenda

Jack Beyrer
December 8, 2020 2:20 PM

President-elect Joe Biden may tap a California bureaucrat who worked to ban gas-powered cars to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, fueling opposition from some activists.

California Restaurants to Sue Governor Over Lockdown Order

Elizabeth Matamoros
December 7, 2020 2:49 PM

More than a dozen California restaurants are suing Gov. Gavin Newsom (D.) over his coronavirus lockdown order, arguing that they can’t be forced to close without compensation.

California Sheriff’s Departments Reject Newsom’s Lockdown Order

Elizabeth Matamoros
December 6, 2020 10:07 AM

One California county said it will not use force against residents that violate Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D.) new lockdown orders, which the sheriff said are "disastrous" for the county.

Supreme Court Sides With California Church Challenging COVID Restrictions

Graham Piro
December 4, 2020 11:29 AM

The Supreme Court on Thursday took the side of a California church challenging the state's coronavirus restrictions, drawing on last week's ruling against New York's restrictions.

California Sheriffs Tell Newsom They Won’t Enforce COVID Curfew

Graham Piro
November 20, 2020 6:02 PM

Several California sheriffs are telling Gov. Gavin Newsom (D.) that they are planning not to enforce the state's new curfew rules.

California County to Sue Governor Over Covid Restrictions

Elizabeth Matamoros
November 19, 2020 3:41 PM

Officials in California's San Bernardino County are suing Gov. Gavin Newsom (D.) over his statewide coronavirus reopening plan, arguing the state’s "one-size-fits-all" restrictions don't suit the conditions in many communities.