Comedian Adam Carolla and podcaster Joe Rogan argue that bad management, not climate change, caused the devastating Palisades wildfires in California.

Guilfoyle’s self-described ‘very good relationship with Newsom, a leading Donald Trump antagonist, continues to intrigue political observers

But one thing that is clear about Newsom is his attitude. The two-term governor has modulated climate policy in some cases, but, in general, has refused to yield to threats from the business community about the costs of action. And, as his tack against Trump has shown, he isn’t afraid to be relentless as he takes on opposition.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has yet to publicly comment on violence that erupted on the campus of UC Berkeley on Monday from protesters disrupting a TPUSA event.

Critics, however, have pointed out that average electricity rates in California shot up 47 percent between 2019 and 2023, according to Inside Climate News. Both the White House and Trump’s Department of Energy have tried to pin the increase on California’s investments in renewables.

One year from the unofficial launch of the 2028 campaign, Newsom appears to be running alone and out front in an open field, with expected competitors taking few steps to blunt his momentum.

After an elderly man was killed in a hit-and-run involving an illegal alien, the Department of Homeland Security asked, "How many Americans must be killed" before Gov. Newsom cooperates.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning that eight senators' decision to break with Democrats and end the government shutdown shows they aren't alarmed enough about President Donald Trump's impact on political norms.

PR PROBLEM — Gavin Newsom, after months of largely positive headlines, is suddenly confronting a bad one. Dana Williamson, former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom, leaves the federal courthouse in downtown Sacramento on Wednesday, after entering a not-guilty plea on public corruption charges. | Lindsey Holden/POLITICO

Dana Williamson, Newsom's former chief of staff, made friends and enemies in Sacramento with her abrasive style and passion for policy.

Dana Williamson, an ex-aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, was indicted on federal charges alleging she was involved in a scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.