Governor of California

California Governor Proposes Safety Steps For Utilities

Gavin Newsom wants to throw a financial lifeline to the state’s major utilities, including PG&E, dealing with the results of wildfires -- in exchange for concessions around safety.
By Kathleen Ronayne and Andrew Oxford, Associated Press

California Governor Apologizes For State’s History Of Violence Against Native Americans

Democrat Gavin Newsom told tribal leaders he was "sorry on behalf of the state" for the "genocide" waged against their ancestors.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom: ‘If Anyone Is Wondering If Climate Change Is Real, Come To California’

The California governor laid out the state’s efforts to prevent wildfires, which have worsened in recent years.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Bikes After Mini Pony In Weirdly Soothing Viral 'Fitness' Video

"Whiskey (the pony) has a morning fitness routine, too," notes former Terminator and California governor.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom Halts Executions Across California

The Democratic governor signed an executive order granting temporary reprieve for the state's 737 death row inmates.
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Wife Of California Governor Will Go By 'First Partner' Instead Of 'First Lady'

Filmmaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom is going by a new title in the name of gender equality.
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Gavin Newsom Sworn In As California Governor

The Democrat used his swearing-in ceremony to fire back at the Trump administration and appeal to the state's conservative block.
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Democrat J.B. Pritzker Defeats Republican Bruce Rauner In Illinois Governor's Race

The "Battle of the Billionaires" was the most expensive governor's race in U.S. history.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger's Son Is Pumping Serious Iron

The movie star and former governor called his 20-year-old son a "great training partner."
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Gavin Newsom, John Cox Appear To Advance In California Gubernatorial Primary

Republicans apparently won't be shut out of the general election to replace Gov. Jerry Brown after all.
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