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California has a $6.2B Medicaid funding gap partly due to expanding immigrant coverage
California faces a $6.2 billion budget gap in the state’s Medicaid services, which could force officials to reevaluate future coverage for immigrants.
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Gavin Newsom's podcasts with Trump loyalists anger Democrats amid 2028 presidential speculation
As a wounded Democratic Party struggles to regroup, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is holding mostly chummy conversations with prominent conservatives on a new podcast he’s touting as a way for the party to grapple with the MAGA movement’s popularity. In doing so, he appears intent on showing he is more than a progressive warrior. But he has stunned some...
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Menendez brothers to have final California parole board hearing in June, Newsom says
The governor said that an “independent investigation” is underway on the state level, separate from the case by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office.
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Why Menendez brothers may need to ‘come clean' to be freed
After LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman withdrew the resentencing recommendation request for Eric and Lyle Menendez, there may be fewer paths forward for the brothers who are serving life in prison without parole. Following Conan Nolan’s report, former federal prosecutor Manny Medrano discussed the case during the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025.
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Newsom faces pushback for comments on transgender athletes in female sports
Los Angeles LGBTQ+ advocates responded Thursday to comments made by California Gov. Gavin Newsom about transgender athletes.
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Governor Newsom draws backlash over trans athlete remarks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, used the inaugural episode of his new podcast to break from progressives by speaking out against allowing transgender women and girls to compete in female sports. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on March 6, 2025.
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California Gov. Newsom splits with progressives over transgender athletes in women's sports
Gov. Gavin Newsom, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, used the inaugural episode of his new podcast to break from progressives by speaking out against allowing transgender women and girls to compete in female sports.
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Gov. Newsom splits with progressives over transgender athletes in women's sports
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has spoken out against allowing transgender women and girls to compete in female sports.
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Governor Newsom addresses wildfire impact and recovery plans at East Los Angeles College
Governor Gavin Newsom discusses wildfire recovery, housing solutions, and his upcoming podcast as part of his vision for California’s future.
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Gov. Newsom orders risk assessment investigation in Menendez brothers case
The risk assessment would be conducted by experts in public safety and forensic psychologist to determine if the brothers pose a risk to public safety. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on February 26, 2025.
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Gov. Newsom speaks out on California recovery post fires
In a press conference Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized the importance of cooperation during times of crisis. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.
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Newsom unveils affordable housing program, aims to develop unused state land
Gov. Gavin Newsom released his newest housing initiative Tuesday afternoon, aiming to redevelop underutilized state lands into affordable housing amidst a statewide affordability crisis.
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Gov. Newsom expands fire support, extends deadlines for financial aid. What to know
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new executive order Tuesday morning intended to cut “bureaucratic red tape” to help Southern Californians rebuild after the January wildfires. Newsom originally declared a state of emergency on Jan. 7 after a pair of deadly fires broke out in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena areas. The flames torched approximately 47,900 acres, destroying or damaging more…
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Governor Newsom visits Hughes Fire evacuees
Evacuees of the Hughes Fire are waiting anxiously to return home as firefighters work to contain the flames. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2025.
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Newsom navigates his relationship with Trump as wildfires ravage his state
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is unsure if he’s welcome to join President Donald Trump’s wildfire tour.
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Gov. Newsom deploys additional California National Guard
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he is deploying additional California National Guard to LA fire zones. Brittany Hope reports for the NBC4 News at 4 a.m. on Jan. 13, 2025.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom slams Trump's disinformation about California wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted President-elect Donald Trump’s response to the California wildfires in an exclusive interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press.”
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Buckle up. California driving laws to know in 2025
From street racing to parking restrictions, stricter rules will be enforced on California roads come 2025.
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Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency to address bird flu outbreak
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday to bolster the statewide response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak.
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Gov. Newsom announces new port-of-entry construction at border
Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the California-Mexico border in San Diego County Thursday to highlight construction at one of the state’s land port of entries. Christian Cázares reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.