Gavin Christopher Newsom (/ n uː s ə m / NEW-səm; born October 10, 1967) is an American politician and businessman serving as the 40th governor of California since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he served from 2011 to 2019 as the 49th lieutenant governor of California and from 2004 to 2011 as the 42nd mayor of San Francisco.

4 hours ago · LOS ANGELES – In the one month following the Los Angeles firestorms, Governor Gavin Newsom has directed an aggressive and coordinated whole-of-government response to support those impacted. The Governor deployed resources before the fires broke out – growing to over 16,000 boots on the ground at the peak of the state’s response.

1 day ago · The Newsom Administration has also overseen the expansion of California’s aerial firefighting fleet, including the addition of more than 16 helicopters with several equipped for night operations, expanded five helitack bases, and assumed ownership of seven C-130 air tankers, making it the largest fleet of its kind globally.

1 day ago · Gov. Gavin Newsom of California met Wednesday for more than an hour with President Trump as he made his case for federal aid to help residents recover from the worst natural disaster the Los ...

May 11, 2024 · California has a budget deficit of $27.6 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday — a gap so wide that he’s proposing eliminating 10,000 vacant state jobs and cutting spending across 260 state programs. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

7 hours ago · California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced changes to the state's fire laws following a meeting with President Donald Trump on Thursday.. Why It Matters. Newsom's announcement after wildfires ...

Learn more about where Gavin Newsom stands on the issues facing Californians. Under Governor Newsom, California leads the world in turning our climate resolve into real actions. He is taking on big polluters and safeguarding our coasts and public lands for future generations. Governor Newsom is taking the homelessness crisis head-on.

Nov 4, 2014 · Gavin Newsom (Democratic Party) is the Governor of California. He assumed office on January 7, 2019. His current term ends on January 4, 2027. Newsom (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Governor of California. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022. Newsom was born in San Francisco, California.

3 days ago · LOS ANGELES — Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a new executive order to cut red tape by suspending regulations and extending deadlines to assist in helping survivors recover quickly from the Los Angeles area firestorms. The order removes bureaucratic barriers, extends deadlines, and provides critical regulatory relief to help families ...

Jan 31, 2025 · Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California. He previously served as Lieutenant Governor of California and Mayor of San Francisco. He was sworn into office on January 7, 2019.