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politics1 hour ago

Newsom Vetoes California Bill to Allow Undocumented Students Campus Jobs, Citing Federal Retaliation Risks

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 713, which would have mandated that public universities and community colleges offer employment to undocumented students. In a veto message issued last month, Newsom cited concerns that the federal government might retaliate against state institutions for implementing the measure. This decision contrasts with his recent aggressive legislative stance against federal immigration enforcement, including signing laws to ban masked ICE agents and restricting enforcement tactics. The veto leaves undocumented students without guaranteed access to campus jobs, despite a favorable court ruling against the University of California’s previous hiring ban. Advocates argue the move leaves students vulnerable, while Newsom prioritized protecting state institutions from potential federal retribution.

via Politico|
#assembly-bill-713#california#gavin-newsom
Doctors and Insurers Sue to Block California's New Health Tax, Citing Voter Limits
politics14 hours ago

Doctors and Insurers Sue to Block California's New Health Tax, Citing Voter Limits

An unusual coalition of doctors and health insurers has sued the California state government, arguing that a new health plan tax violates Proposition 35, a 2024 voter-approved initiative. The tax, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, aims to replace federal funding lost due to new federal restrictions, but critics warn it will raise premiums by $100 per person annually. The state defends the measure as necessary to maintain Medi-Cal funding, while opponents claim it shifts costs to private insurance holders.

via Fox News|
#california#gavin-newsom#healthcare
Newsom Endorses Prop 42 to Block California Billionaire Tax, Defying Democratic Party
politics17 hours ago

Newsom Endorses Prop 42 to Block California Billionaire Tax, Defying Democratic Party

Gov. Gavin Newsom endorsed Proposition 42, a measure that would ban future wealth taxes and nullify the proposed billionaire tax (Prop 42), aligning him with tech donors but against his own party. While Prop 40 faces a slim majority in polls, opponents have raised over $300 million to defeat it, including a massive ad campaign. Critics argue the move protects billionaire interests at the expense of healthcare funding, while Newsom advocates for a national wealth tax instead.

via CalMatters|
#california-election-2026#gavin-newsom#politics
Krenwinkel’s Third Parole Grant Sets Stage for Newsom’s Final Decision
law-and-order3 days ago

Krenwinkel’s Third Parole Grant Sets Stage for Newsom’s Final Decision

California’s parole board has granted Patricia Krenwinkel, 78, parole for the third time after nearly 57 years in prison. The decision is preliminary and must survive a 120-day review by the board and a 30-day review by Governor Gavin Newsom, who has previously vetoed her release twice. While her attorneys cite extensive rehabilitation and low risk, victims' families and prosecutors oppose her freedom, citing the brutality of the 1969 murders.

via LAmag|
#california-parole#gavin-newsom#law-and-order
Krenwinkel Wins Third Parole Grant, Faces Newsom's Veto
california3 days ago

Krenwinkel Wins Third Parole Grant, Faces Newsom's Veto

Patricia Krenwinkel, 78, received a preliminary parole grant on Tuesday at her 18th hearing, marking the third time California officials have recommended her release. The decision is not final and must pass a 120-day review by the Board of Parole Hearings and a 30-day review by Governor Gavin Newsom. Newsom has previously reversed two of her parole grants, citing public safety risks despite her rehabilitation efforts. Krenwinkel, convicted in 1971 for the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders, has served over 56 years in prison. Her attorneys argue she poses low risk and has undergone extensive rehabilitation, while victims' families and prosecutors oppose her release, citing the brutality of the crimes. The decision now enters a review period, with Newsom expected to make a final call.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#california-parole#gavin-newsom
California Parole Board Recommends Release for 78-Year-Old Manson Follower Patricia Krenwinkel
crime-and-justice3 days ago

California Parole Board Recommends Release for 78-Year-Old Manson Follower Patricia Krenwinkel

Patricia Krenwinkel, 78, has been preliminarily granted parole for the third time by the California Board of Parole Hearings after nearly six decades in prison. Convicted in 1971 for her role in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders, Krenwinkel is the state’s longest-serving female inmate. The grant is subject to a 120-day review by the board and a subsequent 30-day review by Governor Gavin Newsom, who has previously reversed two parole grants for her. While her attorneys cite extensive rehabilitation and low risk assessments, victims’ families and prosecutors oppose her release, citing the brutality of the crimes and perceived political pressure on the governor.

via New York Post|
#california-parole#charles-manson#crime-and-justice
Krenwinkel Wins Third Parole Grant, Faces Newsom's Final Veto
california4 days ago

Krenwinkel Wins Third Parole Grant, Faces Newsom's Final Veto

Patricia Krenwinkel, 78, was preliminarily granted parole for the third time by California’s board on Tuesday, marking her 18th hearing. She has served over 56 years for the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders. Governor Gavin Newsom previously reversed her two prior grants, citing public safety risks despite her rehabilitation. Krenwinkel’s attorneys argue the governor is yielding to political pressure, while victims’ families oppose her release. The decision now enters a 120-day review period before reaching the governor.

via The Guardian|
#california#california-parole#gavin-newsom
Newsom escalates 25th Amendment push after Trump's 'take out' remarks
politics4 days ago

Newsom escalates 25th Amendment push after Trump's 'take out' remarks

California Governor Gavin Newsom renewed his call for President Donald Trump's removal under the 25th Amendment following the president's comments at a Nebraska rally. Trump suggested that Los Angeles and San Diego could be targeted by Iran as a 'small price' for national security. The White House defended the remarks as a warning about nuclear threats, while Democrats and some independents condemned the statement as dangerous and incoherent.

via Fox News|
#25th-amendment#california#donald-trump
Media critics reject Democratic framing of Trump’s Iran remarks as out of context
politics4 days ago

Media critics reject Democratic framing of Trump’s Iran remarks as out of context

President Trump’s comments at a Nebraska rally regarding Iran potentially 'taking out' Los Angeles and San Diego sparked a fierce debate. While Democrats and California officials condemned the remarks as dangerous, several prominent media critics and journalists argued the comments were taken out of context, interpreting them as a warning about the costs of war rather than an endorsement of nuclear attacks.

via Fox News|
#california-politics#donald-trump#gavin-newsom
Trump's 'Expendable Cities' Remark Sparks Bipartisan Outrage and Security Fears
politics5 days ago

Trump's 'Expendable Cities' Remark Sparks Bipartisan Outrage and Security Fears

President Donald Trump faced cross-party backlash after suggesting at a Nebraska rally that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego as a small price for national security. While the White House defended the comments as a hypothetical warning about nuclear threats, critics, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and some Republicans, condemned the remarks as dangerous and reckless. The controversy has intensified amid an ongoing, unpopular US-Israel war with Iran and upcoming midterm elections where control of Congress is at stake.

via Al Jazeera|
#california#donald-trump#gavin-newsom
Harris 2028 Prospects Face Democratic Hesitation and Internal Division
politics5 days ago

Harris 2028 Prospects Face Democratic Hesitation and Internal Division

Former Vice President Kamala Harris remains a potential 2028 presidential candidate, but Democratic leaders are hesitant to endorse her bid. While she retains name recognition, internal party anxiety persists regarding her 2024 loss, and rivals like Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are positioning themselves for the nomination.

via The Washington Post|
#2028-election#alexandria-ocasio-cortez#democratic-party
Trump’s Rally Comments on Iran Targeting California Cities Trigger 25th Amendment Calls
politics5 days ago

Trump’s Rally Comments on Iran Targeting California Cities Trigger 25th Amendment Calls

President Donald Trump sparked a political crisis after suggesting at a Nebraska rally that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego as a small price for national security. California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the remarks as dangerous and called for Trump’s removal under the 25th Amendment, while the White House dismissed the backlash as a media overreaction.

via CBS News|
#donald-trump#gavin-newsom#iran