State GovernmentFund the police: Newsom responds to California crime concernsDecember 17, 2021Gov. Newsom puts on a tough face about California crime, defends past reforms and proposes $350 million-plus to stop organized retail thefts.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Calls Native American Treatment GenocideJune 19, 2019(AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that the state's treatment of Native Americans amounted to genocide. He formally apologized and pushed the state to reckon with California's dark history of violence, mistreatment and neglect of Native Americans.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezIt’s Time For Gov. Gavin Newsom's 'May Revise' Budget AnnouncementMay 9, 2019Every year in May, California’s governor releases a revised state budget. Will there be optimism or doom and gloom? The so-called “May Revise” is kind of a big event, and is greatly anticipated by those who follow the state budget process. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact Evaluates Kamala Harris’ Tax Plan, Checks In On Gov. Newsom’s First 100 DaysApril 17, 2019PolitiFact California reporters compare Senator Kamala Harris’ proposed tax cut for low- and middle-income households to past tax breaks, and track Gov. Gavin Newsom’s progress on campaign promises. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Fire Report Offers List Of Ideas, No CommitmentsApril 12, 2019(AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration will release a report Friday that aims to address a host of problems related to wildfires.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez'It's Really Powerful:' California Lawmaker Returns To Her Birthplace Of El Salvador On Visit With NewsomApril 9, 2019 | Cody DrabbleAssemblymember Wendy Carrillo is the only lawmaker accompanying Gov. Gavin Newsom on his trip to El Salvador. Born in El Salvador before she immigrated to the U.S., Carrillo spoke to Insight about the importance of the trip. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government'The Rhetoric Is So Toxic:' Newsom Lands In El Salvador As Trump Moves To End Aid ThereApril 8, 2019The contrast between Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump could hardly have been more stark as Newsom touched down in El Salvador Sunday.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom To Visit El Salvador To Talk ImmigrationMarch 29, 2019(AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he will make his first international trip as governor to El Salvador in April to discuss the poverty and violence that's causing waves of migrants to seek asylum in the U.S.
State Government'Donald Trump, We’ll See You In Court': Newsom Says California Will Sue Over Border Emergency DeclarationFebruary 15, 2019 | Chris Hagan | Nick MillerCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced the state would challenge President Trump's declaration of a national emergency to fund a southern border wall, hinting at a multi-state lawsuit against the administration.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezIs Gov. Gavin Newsom Taking California High Speed Rail In A New Direction?February 14, 2019Ben Adler shares larger takeaways from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first State of the State speech. And did the governor actually declare a new direction for the state’s high-speed rail project? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.