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Gov. Newsom endorses Mayor Bass in bid for re-election

Gov. Gavin Newsom made it officially official. He’s endorsing Mayor Karen Bass in her campaign for another term as mayor of Los Angeles. Newsom issued a statement endorsing Bass Thursday morning. “The work Karen Bass is doing in Los Angeles is making our entire state stronger,

Gavin Newsom takes a populist turn on AI ahead of a possible 2028 presidential run

AI is becoming a dominant political issue, with many on the right and the left coalescing around concerns about the rapid growth of the industry.

Ted Cruz faces backlash for bragging about $4 gas in Newsom clash

Ted Cruz is getting roasted online after trying to boast about $4 gas—a move that instead turned into a viral backlash and escalated a political spat with California Gov. Gavin Newsom over rising fuel prices,
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Election roundup: Early turnout sluggish in LA, Newsom mum on gubernatorial favorite

Leading up to the 2026 elections, NBC Los Angeles will provide detailed updates on the races, candidates and issues impacting the voters.

Gavin Newsom’s last state budget includes $33K portrait of himself

The time for Gavin Newsom honoring himself isn’t over yet. California’s governor wants taxpayers to spend $33,000 on an official portrait of him, even as Democratic lawmakers fume over Newsom’s “absurd” $20 million proposal to honor the state’s living former governors — an exclusive club of which he’ll soon be a member.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, other California leaders request federal emergency declaration for Garden Grove chemical threat

U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, as well as Rep. Derek Tran, also sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to approve the emergency declaration request.