This comes after President Donald Trump criticized the project, vowing to investigate what he called the "worst managed project" he's ever seen.

Gavin Newsom is again threatening to withhold state money to address homelessness from local governments that are failing to make progress in moving people off the street. In a virtual news conference on Monday,

Newsom announced the new program, Engaged California,​ will use digital platforms to inform the public about important issues that will ultimately help inform policy decisions and program design.

The initiative aims to connect Californians with government officials in times of disaster and allow them to express their concerns about matters affecting their day-to-day lives.

Riverside County sheriff Chad Bianco, who has been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump, has entered the race to replace Gavin Newsom as California governor. Bianco is the first major Republican to announce a bid to become California governor.

California officials say state data has found wildfire contamination can extend deeper than 6 inches, contradicting FEMA's previous claims.

Chad Bianco, a tough-on-crime Republican Sheriff in California's Riverside County and a 2024 Trump supporter, launches a 2026 campaign for governor in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newso

Gov. Newsom's office said he would again veto a bill that sought to restrict state prison officials' cooperation with federal immigration authorities seeking to deport felons.

In signing SBX1-2, one of a pair of “Trump-proofing” bills intended to fund the state’s ongoing battle with President Donald Trump, the governor was clear to specify that the bill only applied to safeguarding the civil rights of non-violent undocumented immigrants.