Gavin Christopher Newsom (/ n uː s ə m / NEW-səm; born October 10, 1967) is an American politician and businessman serving as the 40th governor of California since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he served from 2011 to 2019 as the 49th lieutenant governor of California and from 2004 to 2011 as the 42nd mayor of San Francisco.

Jan 24, 2025 · Mr. Newsom finds himself in a politically complicated situation as Mr. Trump comes to California: At once a leader among Democrats pushing back on the policies of the new president, while at the ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Gov. Gavin Newsom told the president that California needed his help, and President Trump said he would work to “get something completed.” By Adam Nagourney Reporting from Los Angeles After ...

Jan 24, 2025 · News What you need to know: Governor Newsom is taking additional steps to make it easier for survivors of the LA firestorms to rebuild and access shelter, with a new executive order reiterating that permitting requirements under the California Coastal Act remain...

Nov 12, 2024 · Gov. Gavin Newsom is pleading with his Democratic friends in Washington to help the Golden State prepare its defenses for Trump 2.0.

Jan 24, 2025 · The official website of California Governor Gavin Newsom. Read how the Governor, his administration, and the First Partner are working toward a California for All.

May 11, 2024 · California has a budget deficit of $27.6 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday — a gap so wide that he’s proposing eliminating 10,000 vacant state jobs and cutting spending across 260 state programs. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Nov 12, 2024 · SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to meet with the Biden administration this week to discuss zero-emission vehicles and disaster relief — issues that have been targeted in the past by President-elect Donald Trump.

Nov 6, 2018 · Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California, former Lieutenant Governor of California, and former Mayor of San Francisco. Newsom is widely recognized for his willingness to lead – repeatedly developing, advocating, and implementing innovative and groundbreaking solutions to some of our most challenging issues.

Aug 9, 2024 · California Gov. Gavin Newsom, shown at the inauguration of his second term in office, cannot run for reelection. The 2026 race to replace him is underway.