California Gov. Gavin Newsom, desperate to appear as if he's leading on the wildfire debacle, now tacitly admits that his state's onerous regulatory apparatus represents an obstacle to blaze victims hoping to eventually reclaim their lives.

Efforts to ban students' cellphones at school is gaining rare bipartisan consensus in Republican and Democrat-led states.

Gavin Newsom is convening a special session of the legislature to “Trump-proof” the state by providing funding for the deportation defenses of illegal immigrants, and funding state and local ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has expanded the focus of a special session he called to pass legislation safeguarding the state's progressive policies ahead of Republican President-elect Donald Trump's return to office.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have faced sharp criticism from their opponents and some residents over their preparations for and handling of the devastating wildfires gripping the state.

The California Democrat has pressed moderate measures to aid victims and been a constant TV presence as he and the state battle online falsehoods.

Reeling from destructive wildfires, California lawmakers in 2020 passed new requirements for clearing combustible materials like dead plants and wooden furniture within 5 feet of homes in risky areas.

Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security Committee pressed Kristi Noem, President-elect Trump’s nominee for secretary of Homeland Security, on whether she would apply conditions to or withhold

The wildfires ravaging Los Angeles are getting embroiled in politics as Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s response and preparations have come under criticism from

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was asked for his opinion of California Governor Gavin Newsom, who has been criticized by President-elect Donald Trump and other MAGA Republicans -- includin

Newsom is facing sharp criticism over the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles. Newsweek writers decide if he should face a recall.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has only expanded the size and scope of California government during his tenure, while Trump plans radical federal cuts.