Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed California Volunteers and the California National Guard to assist food banks across the state to provide emergency food aid to millions of Californians affected by the federal government shutdown.
California’s 2025 legislative session delivered meaningful progress on housing, but mounting regulatory and cost barriers continue to undermine the state’s competitiveness, according to Orange County Business Council President and CEO Jeffrey Ball.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s SAFE Task Force has removed homeless encampments on state property in Fresno and San Diego, connecting residents with medical services, housing, and other resources.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed an executive directive to support immigrant communities and maintain trust between residents and local government, while also preparing for potential federal action.
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed 12 new Superior Court judges across California, including Wendy R. Casas of Yolo County to serve on the Solano County Superior Court, in an effort to diversify the state’s judiciary.
Governor Gavin Newsom and other California leaders have vowed to fight back against President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy the National Guard to San Francisco, calling the move illegal, dangerous, and a direct assault on constitutional governance.
California has continued to fight against the growing prevalence of hate crimes, with Governor Gavin Newsom launching the California vs Hate initiative, a multilingual hotline and resource network, to provide a safe, anonymous reporting option for victims and witnesses of hate.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a set of criminal justice reform bills that increase fair pay for incarcerated workers, strengthen the rights of those involved in the justice system, and promote economic and social justice throughout California.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1261 into law, providing legal counsel to unaccompanied minors and other young immigrants facing federal deportation proceedings in California.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed multiple bills aimed at accelerating construction and improving affordability, including Senate Bill 79, which fast-tracks housing near major transit systems, in a historic year for housing reform in California.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of SB 79 represents a modest step towards addressing California’s housing crisis, but it is not enough to fix the state’s broken housing system and will not result in the necessary affordable housing being built.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills by Senator Scott Wiener, SB 59 and SB 497, expanding California’s legal and privacy protections for transgender people and reinforcing the state’s commitment to serve as a refuge for transgender individuals seeking safety, privacy, and access to medical care.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 495, the Family Preparedness Plan Act, into law, which aims to help immigrant and mixed-status families stay connected during immigration enforcement actions by ensuring K-12 schools follow updated protection policies.
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 485, which would have provided job security and due process protections for appointed public defenders in California, citing that decisions about hiring and removal of department heads should be made locally.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two housing bills, SB 786 and SB 808, aimed at cutting red tape and accelerating housing construction, which will take effect on January 1, 2026.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Better Informed Decisions (BID) Act into law, allowing judges to review evidence as cases develop and make better-informed decisions on whether charges should proceed as misdemeanors or felonies, increasing fairness and efficiency in the justice process.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 79, which cuts red tape, holds local governments accountable, and expands access to affordable housing near public transportation stops, in order to reduce costs, strengthen transit systems, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 484, creating a 10-year pilot program to streamline the coastal development permitting process for 100% affordable infill housing in coastal cities, in an effort to address California’s severe housing shortage while maintaining environmental protections.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom filed an amicus brief in support of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s request for a temporary restraining order to block President Donald Trump’s attempt to federalize the Illinois National Guard and deploy federalized troops from Texas into Chicago, warning that this represents an unprecedented federal intrusion into state sovereignty and a direct violation of constitutional principles.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 715, a bill to strengthen protections against antisemitism in K-12 schools across California, which establishes a new state Office of Civil Rights and creates an Antisemitism Prevention Coordinator to help develop training, review complaints, advise school districts, and recommend policy changes.