Gavin Newsom

Democrat Gavin Newsom is the 40th governor of California. He is author of the new book, "Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery" (Penguin Press, Feb. 24, 2026.)

California Gov. Gavin Newsom with two American flags in the background.

Opinion

February 24, 2026

GOV GAVIN NEWSOM: From privilege to heartbreak, my life behind the headlines

California Gov. Gavin Newsom reveals shocking family secrets in his new memoir, uncovering childhood trauma and his mother's previously hidden past.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sues President Trump over National Guard deployment during Los Angeles riots.

Opinion

June 17, 2025

GOV GAVIN NEWSOM: Trump is trying to destroy our democracy. Do not let him

Our democracy is at risk as federal agents conduct mass deportations in California, with citizens detained and military forces deployed without state request.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Opinion

May 22, 2025

GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM: Protecting American jobs – and air

I am alarmed that California's clean-air standards face threats from Senate Republicans, risking American innovation in electric vehicles and global market competitiveness.

Gavin Newsom

Opinion

September 18, 2024

Gavin Newsom: Critics said California's minimum wage increase would be a job killer. The opposite happened

About a year ago, I signed into law an increase in the minimum wage for fast-food workers. The data is in: California now has more fast-food jobs than ever.