Gavin Newsom

Gavin Christopher Newsom is an American politician and businessman serving since 2019 as the 40th governor of California. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 49th lieutenant governor of California from 2011 to 2019 and the 42nd mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011.
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Some of the key events about Gavin Newsom

  • 1996
    Founded PlumpJack Winery, which grew into a successful business group
  • 2004
    Issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples as Mayor of San Francisco
  • 2004
    Admitted to having an affair with his campaign manager's wife while serving as mayor of San Francisco
  • 2007
    Launched the Healthy San Francisco program, providing healthcare to uninsured residents
  • 2007
    Faced criticism for violating city policy by drinking alcohol at a public event after pledging sobriety
  • 2009
    Implemented controversial "sanctuary city" policies in San Francisco, drawing federal criticism
  • 2010
    Signed a ban on single-use plastic bags in San Francisco
  • 2010
    Vetoed a ban on selling cigarettes in pharmacies as mayor of San Francisco
  • 2011
    Criticized for appointing a lobbyist to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board
  • 2013
    Officiated the first same-sex marriage in California after Proposition 8 was overturned
  • 2014
    Faced backlash for commuting between San Francisco and Sacramento while serving as Lieutenant Governor
  • 2015
    Launched the "Let's Get Healthy California" initiative as Lieutenant Governor
  • 2018
    Elected as Governor of California
  • 2019
    Issued a moratorium on the death penalty in California
  • 2019
    Suspended the death penalty in California through executive action, overriding voter-approved measures
  • 2020
    Implemented aggressive measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020
    Attended a dinner party at an upscale restaurant during COVID-19 lockdowns, violating his own health guidelines
  • 2021
    Signed legislation to expand affordable housing and combat homelessness
  • 2021
    Recall election was triggered against him as Governor of California, though he ultimately survived
  • 2022
    Criticized for vacationing in Montana despite California's ban on state-funded travel to the state

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California governor shows unexpected shift in approach to future Trump presidency

California governor shows unexpected shift in approach to future Trump presidency

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Major earthquake near California forces millions to prepare for incoming tsunami

Major earthquake near California forces millions to prepare for incoming tsunami

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California leader races against time to secure crucial border project funding

California leader races against time to secure crucial border project funding

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How California made its first move to challenge incoming president back in 2016

How California made its first move to challenge incoming president back in 2016

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California plans legal defense moves ahead of 2025 presidential change

California plans legal defense moves ahead of 2025 presidential change

Golden State lawmakers gather for special session to shield state laws from future federal pushback. State leadership seeks extra legal resources to protect local policies

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California plans special session to shield state laws from future federal changes

California plans special session to shield state laws from future federal changes

California government prepares defensive measures through special legislative session starting next week. State aims to strengthen its legal position against possible federal policy shifts in 2025

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California governor gets penalty for delayed charity paperwork

California governor gets penalty for delayed charity paperwork

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Election offices in two states get disrupted by mysterious threats

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