California’s falling incarcerated population has allowed Gov. Gavin Newsom to close four state prisons. Now he’s calling for a fifth.

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday urged localities to "take back the streets" from homeless encampments, proposing language for every city and county to use in a local ban on camping in public.

Democratic governor hopefuls debated artificial intelligence and California’s transition to renewable energy at a labor event in Sacramento.

The California environmental law known as CEQA can be used to block construction in developed areas. Gov. Newsom is supporting changes to encourage more housing.

While Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Ávila says she still doesn’t know why the U.S. government revoked her non-immigrant visa, she is convinced the matter will be worked out.

Whether Newsom’s latest get-tough plan announced Monday urging local governments to adopt ordinances to clear out homeless encampments will work – and whether doing so can help propel him to the

California receives over $15.7 billion in transportation grants and $20.6 billion in homeland security grants annually. The funding could be in jeopardy under an administration policy.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is planning Monday to make a significant push to address homeless encampments. The governor's office is framing the address as a "statewide funding announcement" regarding California's mental health and homelessness issues.