Friday, July 3, 2026

Governor Gavin Newsom

April 14, 2026

Swalwell, Gonzalez to resign from U.S. Congress over sexual assault allegations

Mr Swalwell, 45, seeking to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom in California, announced his resignation from Congress and withdrawal from the governorship election on Monday.

Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales
November 5, 2025

California approves redistricting plan in victory for Newsom, Democrats

The proposal, which was led by Governor Gavin Newsom, was designed to counter Mr Trump’s agenda and policies in the U.S.

Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump
August 22, 2025

California’s Newsom floats redistricting drive to counter Trump’s Texas gerrymandering

“I’m eager to sign a bill that no other governor in U.S. history has ever signed — a bill that will put the maps in front of the voters,” Mr Newsom said on Thursday.

Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump
June 27, 2025

Newsom sues Fox News for reporting he lied about phone call with Trump

Mr Newsom is asking for $787 million in damages in his defamation suit against the conservative news network.

Governor Gavin Newsom of California and Fox News
July 12, 2023

California lawmakers pass bill for judges to lower sentences for black criminals over slavery

The bill is expected to help California “rectify” alleged racial bias against black Americans in the state’s criminal justice system.

Black prisoners (Credit: Mother Jones)
October 9, 2021

Law banning quiet removal of condoms during sex signed in California

Removal of condom during sex without the consent of the other party has been criminalised in California, U.S.

December 18, 2020

Coronavirus: Strip clubs essential business, should keep running: Superior Court

Californian authorities have since complied with the ruling, which came as 50,000 new COVID-19 infections and 393 fatalities were recorded.

Gavel used to illustrate the story