Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced nearly $1 billion in new funding for local communities to clean up encampments and reduce homelessness, as well as new accountability measures to ensure money is spent wisely.

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

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.

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

Governor Newsom announced new accountability measures for communities receiving state funding to address homelessness.

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.

An atmospheric river is expected to bring torrential rain to California this week, threatening parts of the state with flash floods and mudslides.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday unveiled a new website that tracks the progress counties are making on housing, homelessness and behavioral health support metrics. Accountability.ca.gov gives a snapshot of all 58 counties based on a variety of data sources.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will veto a bill that would block his state’s prison system from cooperating with ICE.