The California Democrat has pressed moderate measures to aid victims and been a constant TV presence as he and the state battle online falsehoods.

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.

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.

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

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have faced sharp criticism from their opponents and some residents over their preparations for and handling of the devastating wildfires gripping the state.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is contending with the fires as well as criticism over the state's preparedness. This week, Newsom took aim at the real villain of the story: opportunistic real estate investors.