While cellphones are already restricted in many California classrooms, Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for stricter policies through a statewide limitation or ban on the popular devices. But many Bay …
California’s taxes on gasoline, already among the nation’s highest, increased by another 1.7 cents per gallon last week. Republicans blamed Gov. Gavin Newsom for increasing the state’s sky-high living costs. “Gavin …
]If you’re ever inside the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn cemetery in Glendale and hear laughter, it’s probably me visiting the tomb of Culbert Olson. Olson is California’s most anomalous …
California high school seniors will have additional graduation requirements beginning as soon as the 2026-27 school year. In addition to existing requirements like English, math and science, the class of …
The Bay Area is receiving $14.3 million from the state to help homeless families with children and unhoused young adults find lasting homes. The awards are part of the latest …
After President Joe Biden’s catastrophic debate performance, Gavin Newsom has emerged among a handful of names being floated to replace him. In China, that would be a popular outcome. Since …
Homelessness is the political albatross hanging around Gavin Newsom’s neck, something that’s plagued him not only as governor but even earlier during his stint as mayor of San Francisco. He promised …
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers in California are suddenly getting tough-ish on crime — and the state’s voters may face dueling ballot initiatives in November. In response to a …
Sorry, governor, that wasn’t very presidential. It would never fly in the nation’s capital. A president couldn’t get away with delivering a State of the Union address by transmitting a …
With Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Democratic-led Legislature coming to a budget agreement on Saturday, some winners and losers of the spending plan have become clear. As CalMatters Capitol reporter …