California Gov. Gavin Newsom has expanded the focus of a special session he called to pass legislation safeguarding the state's progressive policies ahead of Republican President-elect Donald Trump's return to office.

Cal Fire’s total base wildfire protection budget has nearly tripled over the past 10 years, from $1.1 billion in 2014‑15 to $3 billion in 2023‑24.

Gavin Newsom is echoing the incoming Trump administration as he touts government efficiency. But the governor has expanded the size and scope of California’s government to an all-time high.

The campaign organizer said waiting longer to recall Newsom would have "massive detrimental effects on the state."

Newsom blasted Johnson for saying that "conditions" should be placed on aid for California's ongoing fire emergency.

Newsom grinned ear-to-ear and did an effective shoulder shimmy while trying to calm residents’ fears over the LA fires.

It is the strongest response Newsom has made so far in the week since the fires first erupted in the Los Angeles area.

Actor Michael Rapaport attacked California Gov. Gavin Newsom this week for focusing on "Trump-proofing" the state when he should have been "fire-proofing" it.

Justine Bateman called for California voters to remove Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass from office following the city and state's response to the LA fires.

Mr. Wonderful isn’t holding back his scrutiny of California’s governor and L.A. mayor amid discussion on tying wildfire aid to the debt limit.

Just over $100 million was cut from California's wildfire and forest resilience fund in the latest budget, though total spending has grown sharply since 2014.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom passed the buck when asked about the public’s anger over the state’s response to the devastating wildfires engulfing Los Angeles — instead claiming local leaders were failing to provide adequate information.