Gov. Gavin Newsom has directed state first responders to take early and proactive steps to protect Southern California communities.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Tuesday that they, along with over 20 other states, are suing the Trump administration over what they say is the federal government's "unlawful refusal" to fund SNAP benefits due to the nearly month-long federal government shutdown.

California, joined by more than 20 other states, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for refusing to fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pro

Supporters of the legislation, Senate Bill 48 and Assembly Bill 715, said it was needed to protect Jewish students on campus, while opponents argued it was broadly written and would stifle free speech and classroom discussions about current events in the Middle East, including the Israel-Hamas war.

Millions of Americans, including Californians, benefit from the food assistance program. But the government shutdown has threatened November benefits.

Many Californians think the state sets a national example on tech and culture, but not on tax policy or politics.

Gavin Newsom faces backlash after criticizing DOJ's plan to send federal election monitors to California, with officials noting the practice is standard.

In a social media post featuring Newsom and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, both men exchange friendly banter over a wager they have on the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays.