Throughout the evening, Gavin Newsom portrayed himself as a leader who would battle President Donald Trump on key areas including immigration, the budget, and other governmental priorities. | Rich Pedroncelli/AP PhotoLOS ANGELES — California’s crowded field of major gubernatorial candidates battled in a televised debate for the first time Tuesday, exchanging barbs over sanctuary cities and #MeToo issues — and saving some of their toughest blows for the Democratic frontrunner, Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom.The 90-minute program, televised live from San Jose, brought together the top Democrats in...…Throughout the evening, Gavin Newsom portrayed himself as a leader who would battle President Donald Trump on key areas including immigration, the budget, and other governmental priorities. | Rich Pedroncelli/AP PhotoLOS ANGELES — California’s crowded field of major gubernatorial candidates battled in a televised debate for the first time Tuesday, exchanging barbs over sanctuary cities and #MeToo issues — and saving some of their toughest blows for the Democratic frontrunner, Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom.The 90-minute program, televised live from San Jose, brought together the top Democrats in...WW…

The one-time presidential candidate says he opposes the recall effort. The poll suggests he’s thinking about being the fallback option if it succeeds.Tom Steyer ran for president in 2020 but didn't fare well in the Democratic primary contests. | Sean Rayford/Getty ImagesTom Steyer is polling the California recall.And the billionaire environmental activist and erstwhile presidential hopeful has included his own name among the list of possible contenders to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to three people familiar with the recent survey.A Steyer entity commissioned the wide-ranging poll...…The one-time presidential candidate says he opposes the recall effort. The poll suggests he’s thinking about being the fallback option if it succeeds.Tom Steyer ran for president in 2020 but didn't fare well in the Democratic primary contests. | Sean Rayford/Getty ImagesTom Steyer is polling the California recall.And the billionaire environmental activist and erstwhile presidential hopeful has included his own name among the list of possible contenders to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to three people familiar with the recent survey.A Steyer entity commissioned the wide-ranging poll...WW…

If the recall qualifies, the governor could find himself in campaign mode for the next two years while trying to navigate the state through crisis.California Gov. Gavin Newsom gestures in front of local officials while speaking about Covid-19 vaccines in Fresno on Wednesday. | John Walker/The Fresno Bee via APSANTA CLARA, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has shifted into recall defense mode this week with daily appearances up and down the state, complete with local officials praising his work and swiping at his would-be opponents.The Democratic governor still refuses to utter the word...…If the recall qualifies, the governor could find himself in campaign mode for the next two years while trying to navigate the state through crisis.California Gov. Gavin Newsom gestures in front of local officials while speaking about Covid-19 vaccines in Fresno on Wednesday. | John Walker/The Fresno Bee via APSANTA CLARA, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has shifted into recall defense mode this week with daily appearances up and down the state, complete with local officials praising his work and swiping at his would-be opponents.The Democratic governor still refuses to utter the word...WW…

The Democrat leading the nation’s biggest state is facing a raging pandemic, vaccine distribution problems and a nascent recall drive.California Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses the state budget during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., in May 2020. | Rich Pedroncelli | AP PhotoLOS ANGELES — California is running so low on oxygen that officials are telling emergency crews to conserve supplies. Ambulances in Los Angeles are backed up outside emergency rooms, sometimes for hours. And the coronavirus vaccine distribution remains so disjointed that a freezer failure that forced immediate...…The Democrat leading the nation’s biggest state is facing a raging pandemic, vaccine distribution problems and a nascent recall drive.California Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses the state budget during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., in May 2020. | Rich Pedroncelli | AP PhotoLOS ANGELES — California is running so low on oxygen that officials are telling emergency crews to conserve supplies. Ambulances in Los Angeles are backed up outside emergency rooms, sometimes for hours. And the coronavirus vaccine distribution remains so disjointed that a freezer failure that forced immediate...WW…

Gov. Gavin Newsom said that while he believes most demonstrations will be "peaceful and appropriate," state officials are "obviously preparing for those that may get out of control."California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to reporters after voting under Covid-19 protocols at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. | Renée C. Byer/The Sacramento Bee via AP, PoolSAN FRANCISCO — Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that California is “prepared” and ready for the possibilities of civil unrest and protests in the wake of election results as business owners continue boarding up...…Gov. Gavin Newsom said that while he believes most demonstrations will be "peaceful and appropriate," state officials are "obviously preparing for those that may get out of control."California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to reporters after voting under Covid-19 protocols at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. | Renée C. Byer/The Sacramento Bee via AP, PoolSAN FRANCISCO — Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that California is “prepared” and ready for the possibilities of civil unrest and protests in the wake of election results as business owners continue boarding up...WW…