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Newsom Won’t Give State of the State Address

03/14/2023 - 4:20 AM By Brittany M.

Gov. Gavin Newsom will forgo the State of the State address this year, opting instead for a four-day policy tour and a letter to the Legislature.

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Gavin Newsom Unveils Another Historic Budget Plan

01/12/2022 - 7:10 PM By Brittany M.

The blueprint totals $286.4 billion – a 9% increase over last year’s plan.

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Newsom Proposes Grants for Law Enforcement to Fight Retail Crime

12/21/2021 - 6:51 AM By Brittany M.

Newsom wants to give $285 million in grant money to law enforcement and district attorneys over the next three years, plus $25 million to small businesses victimized by theft. The money will be part of the proposed budget in January. The governor’s plan would also create a permanent Smash and Grab Enforcement Unit.

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Newsom Coasts to Victory in Tuesday's Recall Election

09/16/2021 - 8:12 AM By Brittany M.

It was a total rout.

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Is the California recall really that close? Probably not.

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Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer Announces Run for Governor

02/08/2021 - 4:50 PM By Brittany M.

Faulconer announced his 2022 candidacy last week, becoming the first major politician to throw his hat into the ring. If the recall effort against Gov. Gavin Newsom succeeds, he’ll be on the ballot even earlier.

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Gov. Newsom's First State of the State Focuses on Homelessness

02/20/2020 - 12:12 PM By Felipa

Newsom introduced a five point plan to address the states homelessness crisis.

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The President is Suddenly Very Interested in California’s Homeless Problem

09/12/2019 - 6:09 AM By Brittany M.

Trump officials were in L.A. to survey the problem this week.

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Pot Shock: Cannabis Revenue Falls Far Below Expectations

05/13/2019 - 9:23 PM By Brittany M.

The underperformance of California’s legal marijuana market has ripped a hole in the state budget, according to documents released Thursday.

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Governor Newsom Delays Cutting Transportation Funding, But It’s Still on the Table

03/14/2019 - 4:59 PM By Felipa

The Governor has declared to withhold transportation monies from local agencies if they fail to comply with housing goals.

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Comings & Goings

Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…

Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job

Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…

Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…

Sacramento Army Reservist Among Six Soldiers Killed in Middle East

Thursday, March 5, 2026

A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…