The Fresno DA Blamed Newsom for a Police Death, but Facts Support Newsom’s Account

Fresno District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp blamed Gov. Gavin Newsom for the early release of Nathaniel Dixon, accused of killing police officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr. in Selma. However, facts indicate that Smittcamp's office made the decision that led to Dixon's release under AB109, a California law aimed at reducing the state's...

California Budget: More for Homelessness, Less for Climate

SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday proposed a $297 billion budget, prioritizing money to address homelessness and education while cutting some climate spending amid a projected $22.5 billion budget deficit. The proposed budget, which would take effect July 1, is about $9 billion less than the current fiscal...

Newsom Launches 2nd Term With Contrast to GOP

SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom will kick off his second and final term on Friday by contrasting his leadership of the nation's largest Democratic stronghold with Republican leaders he's branded as threats to freedom and democracy — including former President Donald Trump. Newsom began the ceremonies by leading a...

‘Do Better’: Newsom Pauses $1B in Homelessness Spending

California’s plans to reduce the nation’s largest homeless population aren’t good enough, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday, prompting him to halt $1 billion in state spending for local governments as he seeks to reset the state’s strategy ahead of his expected second term in office. California’s homeless population —...

Do Valley Petition Signers Regret Newsom Recall Attempt?

The attempt to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom is in the stage when petition signers can withdraw their signatures. But in four central San Joaquin Valley counties, the second thoughts are few and far between. Fresno County reports only 10 requests to pull back signatures. There's been just one in Tulare...

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