Newsom says Dems have 'break-the-glass' contingency plan for California gov's race

The governor said a Democratic lock-out in top-two gubernatorial primary is unlikely.

Gavin Newsom reveals ‘break glass’ emergency plan to block Republican governor

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has a secret “break the glass” plan to prevent California from electing a Republican governor — though he’s stubbornly refused to make an endorsement in the race to succeed him.

Newsom outlines his final budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending

California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his final budget proposal Thursday. The plan includes no deficit for his last year of office and the next.

Billionaire Chris Larsen says he will boost Newsom ‘any way we can’ in 2028

Chris Larsen, the deep-pocketed crypto executive emerging as a force among Democratic donors in the midterms, told POLITICO he plans to boost Gavin Newsom “any way we can” in his likely 2028 presidential campaign.

Gavin Newsom proposes a California digital software tax

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said it's unfair how some people avoid paying the state sales tax when buying software.

Gavin Newsom’s controversial ‘free diapers’ program gets quiet contracting carve-out

Gavin Newsom’s controversial “free diapers” program won’t face the scrutiny typical for state contractors — with the governor quietly carving out an exemption from bidding rules, despite growing questions about favoritism and waste.

Gov. Gavin Newsom follows Jerry Brown’s path in last budget

Like his predecessor Jerry Brown, outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom intends to leave state finances better than he found them when he leaves office early next year. The state is expected to close its structural deficit and maintain a balanced budget through July 2028, according to Newsom’s final revised budget proposal, which he presented Thursday.

Newsom’s budget and Williamson’s plea deal

Gavin Newsom built his final budget presentation today around three themes: Donald Trump, California dominance and the legacy he’s leaving after eight years as governor. Throughout his hourlong presentation,

Tax windfall may rescue Newsom's final budget as governor

The unusual early preview of his final budget comes as Gov. Gavin Newsom begins to wind down his time at the state Capitol and considers a run for president in 2028.

Gov. Newsom to propose tax cut for new small businesses with May Revise budget

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to propose a 50% tax cut for hundreds of thousands of small businesses, as part of his revised budget presentation on Thursday. The proposal to benefit an estimated 250,

Newsom's former chief of staff pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud

A longtime California political consultant -- and a former top aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom -- pleaded guilty in a federal corruption case.