Gavin Newsom

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the 'elderly statesman': Decoding the former governor and actor's political success

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a more popular political figure today in California than when he was elected — a feat for a Republican in a state so blue.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Hollywood studios, unions seek expert advice to develop guideline for safe resumption of film, TV shooting

The coronavirus shutdown has taken a severe financial toll across the film industry, as well as on cities such as Los Angeles that benefit economically from production.

Indian Wells Masters: Tennis players banned from handing towels to ball-kids due to coronavirus threat

Players will be banned from handing their towels to ball-kids at next week’s BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, organisers said on Friday.

California fires: State utility PG&E imposes another round of widespread blackouts; nearly 1.1 million people remain without electricity

Frustration and anger mounted across Northern California as the state's biggest utility, Pacific Gas & Electric, began another round of widespread blackouts aimed at preventing its electrical equipment from sparking wildfires in high winds.

Firefighters struggle against Kinkade Fire in California as wind-driven wildfire drives 180,000 from homes, destroys 400 structures

About 3,000 people were battling the Kinkade Fire, the worst of more than a dozen major blazes that have damaged or destroyed nearly 400 structures

California becomes first US state to ban racial discrimination based on hairstyle; African-Americans hail move

California became the first US state to ban racial discrimination based on hairstyle, passing a law to ensure that afros and dreadlocks can be worn at all schools and offices.

California wildfire: At least 23 killed, over 2.5 lakh residents ordered to evacuate as rescue missions continue

In California's Paradise town, in Butte County, rescuers removed remains over a period of several hours and placed them in a black hearse. Pieces of bodies were transported by bucket, while intact remains were carried in body bags.