Sophia Bollag
The Fresno Bee
Sacramento, CA, United States
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Gavin Newsom signed a law changing the definition of beer in California
California is updating its legal definition of beer to include varieties fermented with fruit, honey, spices or other foods under a bill signed Tuesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Craft brewers sponsored it. → Read More
Gavin Newsom seeks Trump administration’s help after earthquakes, declares emergency
Governor Gavin Newsom declared states of emergency and asked the Trump administration for help in the wake of a 7.1 earthquake in Southern California. FEMA is assisting CA responders in Ridgecrest. → Read More
Gavin Newsom uses controversy over flag shoes to urge Nike to come to California
Governor Gavin Newsom is using a political controversy over Nike shoes to urge the company to come to California. Nike has faced backlash after it decided not to sell a shoe with a so-called “Betsy Ross” flag. → Read More
Donald Trump threatens to upend California’s health care plan for undocumented immigrants
President Donald Trump blasted California after the budget Gov. Gavin Newsom signed last week makes California the first state to allow undocumented immigrants to sign up for state-funded health coverage. → Read More
No sales tax on diapers, new phone charges: How California’s new budget will affect you
California’s new $215 billion budget will cut sales taxes on diapers and tampons, while adding new fees for phone lines and people who don’t buy health insurance. → Read More
Breaking California housing law could cost cities $100K a month in Gavin Newsom’s budget deal
California will fine cities and counties that don’t meet their housing construction goals under a deal Governor Gavin Newsom announced with the state budget. It also includes money for homeless programs. → Read More
Dozens of California racehorse deaths shape new law that lets state suspend licenses
Dozens of racehorse deaths at California’s Santa Anita park shaped an emergency law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that lets the Horse Racing Board suspend licenses over over rider and animal safety risks. → Read More
Dozens of California racehorse deaths shape new law that lets state suspend licenses
Dozens of racehorse deaths at California’s Santa Anita park shaped an emergency law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that lets the Horse Racing Board suspend licenses over over rider and animal safety risks. → Read More
Dozens of California racehorse deaths shape new law that lets state suspend licenses
Dozens of racehorse deaths at California’s Santa Anita park shaped an emergency law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that lets the Horse Racing Board suspend licenses over over rider and animal safety risks. → Read More
Dozens of California racehorse deaths shape new law that lets state suspend licenses
Dozens of racehorse deaths at California’s Santa Anita park shaped an emergency law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that lets the Horse Racing Board suspend licenses over over rider and animal safety risks. → Read More
Dozens of California racehorse deaths shape new law that lets state suspend licenses
Dozens of racehorse deaths at California’s Santa Anita park shaped an emergency law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that lets the Horse Racing Board suspend licenses over over rider and animal safety risks. → Read More
Dozens of California racehorse deaths shape new law that lets state suspend licenses
Dozens of racehorse deaths at California’s Santa Anita park shaped an emergency law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that lets the Horse Racing Board suspend licenses over over rider and animal safety risks. → Read More
No Real ID needed for ammo purchases? California justice department contradicts Newsom
California gun owners were surprised by notices they’d Real IDs to buy ammunition after July 1, 2019. Governor Gavin Newsom said they’d be necessary, but the Department of Justice contradicted him. → Read More
4% pay raise authorized for Gov. Gavin Newsom, lawmakers and other top California officials
California lawmakers, Governor Gavin Newsom and other constitutional officers will receive a 4% pay raise after a state commission voted Friday to increase their salaries, citing a strong economy and a healthy state budget. → Read More
Gavin Newsom was a pioneer on gay marriage. Now he’s trying to make LGBT history as governor
Governor Gavin Newsom became a national figure by allowing gay marriages as San Francisco mayor. He’s signaling with his hires and appointments that he wants to make CA government more inclusive of LGBT people. → Read More
California clinics stand to lose federal funds after court lets Trump abortion rule take effect
The Trump administration notched a legal win over California and other liberal states Thursday when a court ruled that the federal government could begin denying federal funding to health clinics that provide abortion referrals. → Read More
California clinics stand to lose federal funds after court lets Trump abortion rule take effect
The Trump administration notched a legal win over California and other liberal states Thursday when a court ruled that the federal government could begin denying federal funding to health clinics that provide abortion referrals. → Read More
California clinics stand to lose federal funds after court lets Trump abortion rule take effect
The Trump administration notched a legal win over California and other liberal states Thursday when a court ruled that the federal government could begin denying federal funding to health clinics that provide abortion referrals. → Read More
Gavin Newsom agrees to sign California bill restricting vaccine exemptions
Governor Gavin Newsom plans to sign an amended vaccine bill that increases oversight of doctors issuing medical exemptions for children enrolling in California schools. His support helps Richard Pan’s SB 276. → Read More
Gavin Newsom apologizes on California’s behalf to native tribes for slaughter of ancestors
Governor Gavin Newsom apologizes to Native American tribes state violence against their ancestors. Spanish settlers created a mission system that wiped out California Indians. He’s speaking in West Sacramento. → Read More