Jan 20, 2025

Governor Newsom issues statement on President Trump’s executive order to repeal birthright citizenship

LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order to repeal birthright citizenship prospectively:

“This is unconstitutional.”

Press releases, Recent news

NIMBYs be warned: Court orders Huntington Beach to pay up for repeated violations of housing law

May 15, 2026

News What you need to know: A California superior court today ordered the city of Huntington Beach to pay penalties amounting to $160,000 and an additional $50,000 per month beginning in June for the city’s failure to comply with state housing law. SACRAMENTO — The...

Governor, First Partner statement on the passing of Rita Semel

May 14, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued the following statement today on the passing of Rita Semel, civic and interfaith leader:“As co-founder of the San Francisco Interfaith Council, Rita brought people together to...

Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.14.2026

May 14, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Jonathan Klein, of Lafayette, has been appointed Executive Director of the Housing Development and Finance Committee. Klein has been Founder and Principal of Community Finance Solutions...