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Governor reverses parole for San Diego police killer

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California governor seeks to transform youth prisons

By DON THOMPSON - Associated Press

FILE - This March 21, 2018 file photo shows California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones in Sacramento, Calif., who is among a number of nominees to energy-related posts announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. Nominees include the former state insurance commissioner Jones who is one of three people named to a five-member panel tasked with studying how to distribute costs related to wildfires. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Newsom announces nominee for California utility regulator

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo California Gov. Gavin Newsom takes the Oath of Office from state Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye during his inauguration in Sacramento, Calif. California's new governor won't be living in the historic governor's mansion after all. The Sacramento Bee reported Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, that the family plans to move to a $3.7 million, six-bedroom house in a Sacramento suburb. The newspaper cited property records showing the family bought the Fair Oaks home in December. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

California governor skips historic mansion for suburban home

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Newsom meets with California TSA agents, pledges support

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FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018 file photo, with a downed power utility pole in the foreground, Eric England, right, searches through a friend's vehicle after the wildfire burned through Paradise, Calif. Facing potentially colossal liabilities over deadly California wildfires, PG&amp;E will file for bankruptcy protection. The announcement Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, follows the resignation of the power company’s chief executive. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)

California governor, lawmakers confront utility bankruptcy

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE AND JANIE HAR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2010, file photo, Geisha Williams, right, then-senior vice president of energy delivery for Pacific Gas &amp; Electric, speaks to hundreds of displaced San Bruno residents that jammed a town hall meeting at St. Roberts Catholic Church in San Bruno, Calif. PG&amp;E said Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, that CEO Williams was stepping down and that John Simon, the company's general counsel, would serve as interim CEO until a replacement is found. (AP photo/Tony Avelar, File)

The Latest: California governor says PG&E not trusted player

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California Governor Gavin Newsom holds his son, Dutch, while speaking during his inauguration Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

California governor brings personal touch, fresh focus

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2019 file photo, Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom autographs a copy of his book &quot;Citizenville&quot; for a wellwisher while attending a pre-inaugural Family Event held at the California Railroad Museum in Sacramento, Calif. Gov. Newsom is preparing to release his first state budget, offering his clearest outline yet of his plan to significantly boost spending on services for children while maintaining his promise to be fiscally prudent. Newsom plans to discuss his proposal during a news conference in Sacramento on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

The Latest: Counties group objects to governor’s housing tie

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom presents his first state budget during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Gov. Newsom outlines priorities in first California budget

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

California governor links housing, transportation money

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE and JANIE HAR - Associated Press

FILE - This Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018 file photo shows vendors from MF Extracts counting their intake of cash at their booth at Kushstock 6.5 festival in Adelanto Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom recommended a sharp increase in spending for cannabis programs, although it's an open question whether it will be enough to help steady the California pot economy. The budget recommends just over $200 million for marijuana-related activities in the year that starts July 1, which would be over a 50 percent boost from the current year. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel,File)

California pot taxes lag as illegal market flourishes

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2019 file photo, Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom autographs a copy of his book &quot;Citizenville&quot; for a wellwisher while attending a pre-inaugural Family Event held at the California Railroad Museum in Sacramento, Calif. Gov. Newsom is preparing to release his first state budget, offering his clearest outline yet of his plan to significantly boost spending on services for children while maintaining his promise to be fiscally prudent. Newsom plans to discuss his proposal during a news conference in Sacramento on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

California governor offers $144B budget, sees big surplus

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

President Donald Trump talks with then Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom (left) as California Gov. Jerry Brown listens during a visit to a neighborhood impacted by the Camp wildfire in Paradise, Calif. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump, California spar over money for wildfire relief funds

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

President Donald Trump talks with then Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom (left) as California Gov. Jerry Brown listens during a visit to a neighborhood impacted by the Camp wildfire in Paradise, Calif. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Gavin Newsom-Donald Trump feud threatens FEMA California wildfire funds

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

The Latest: Newsom pledges to modernize troubled DMV

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California Editorial Rdp

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, photo, California Gov. Gavin Newsom holds his son Dutch while giving his address at his inauguration in Sacramento, Calif. Newsom gets his chance this week to show how he'll resolve a central tension in his platform: advancing expensive new programs while maintaining robust savings. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Newsom’s first California budget aims to balance promises

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses emergency preparedness during a visit to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection CalFire Colfax Station Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Colfax, Calif. On his first full day as governor, Newsom announced executive actions to improve the state's response to wildfires and other emergencies. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

California governor proposes wildfire investments, 911 fee

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, talks with U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. Newsom was sworn-in Monday as California's 40th governor. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Gavin Newsom, Bill de Blasio push for health care for illegal immigrants in California, New York

By Valerie Richardson and Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times